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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1971
Page
2
The editorial lauds President Nixon for backing a plan to curb opium poppy cultivation in Turkey, noting that 85 percent of illegal U.S. heroin comes from Turkish harvests and arguing the program could outperform law enforcement. It cautions about enforcement gaps, farmer resistance, and persistent heroin demand.
A Friday Allen County District Court ruling finds slot machines legal when run by non profits or organizations. The decision questions Kansas gambling penalties and may be appealed as voters and legislators watch for the Supreme Court outcome.
Key Judiciary members push a bill to allow appeals of federal sentences citing vast district disparities. Senator Roman Hruska notes examples from forgery cases and argues uniform punishment under similar circumstances. The bill would permit a higher court to lower but not raise sentences upon review.
The Republican National Committee launches a "Go Peace" drive to label Democrats as the war party while the GOP positions itself as the peace party. A mail poster cites troop reductions from 543,400 in April 1969 to 284,000 in May 1971 as proof of progress, amid debate over the Vietnam War's role in 1972 elections.
A poster campaign shows two young protesters labeled as Nixon’s “bums” asking if anyone cares as youth pressure grows over voting age and U S troop withdrawals. The piece notes Nixon’s late night chat with campers and GOP worries about youth support in 18 to 20 year olds.
Hollywood writer Mar vin Kaplan lands a fall series after seven pilot attempts with CBS accepting The Chicago Teddy Bears a spoof on gangsters. Kaplan known for Meet Millie and Top Cat voice says pilots are a race and humor helps cope with violence. He roots in Brooklyn and has acted in films and written for Mod Squad and The Bill Cosby Show.
On July 12 various historical notes include Julius Caesar's birth in 100 B C. Alexander Hamilton died in a duel in 1804. Joseph Bonaparte became Madrid's king in 1808. Henry David Thoreau born 1817. Tiros 3 launched ten years ago. Gandhi met Soviet officials in Moscow five years ago. Thor Heyerdahl reached Barbados one year ago.
Washington commentator notes the government star witness Jack Sullivan, once Brewster's aide, faces a financial scandal at Delta Theta Phi. The development could discredit the witness or be used by pro Brewster factions to dispute charges. Sullivan provided a 200 page affidavit to the Justice Department on August 5, 1969, underpinning the indictment.
The Delta Theta Phi case centers on missing 1969 to present invoices after a key witness dispute and a chaotic audit. Sullivan and two officials face questions over more than $20 000 in outstanding bills while DePaul Meyers and others refuse comment.
Mr and Mrs Robert D Ward will reside in Winfield after a wedding trip to Colorado They wed Sunday at the bride s mother Mrs Jessie G Young 311 N Grant In Washington the Senate rejected a move to require OPA to authorize rent increases 58 to 14 A Joyces picnic at Highland Park drew about 125 attendees President Elery Collins awarded Wilford Johnson a past presidents pin Macadam work in the 3rd ward covering 38 blocks cost 924 73 as reported by W M Gray Streets Commissioner and A Lofgren street superintendent
AP columnist HAL BOYLE riffs on common expressions, noting they rarely fit life’s reality. He uses a long list of clichés as examples and asks when life will start truly living beyond platitudes. The Chanute Tribune reprints the piece with standard newspaper byline and local info.
A nightly guide lists Gunsmoke, Comedy Theater, Newly Wed Game and CBS Newcomers among weeks screenings. Other entries include The Blue Eyed Horse and Here’s Lucy with additional runtimes and film titles in a dense schedule roundup.
A historical listing of daily daytime and evening programs across Kansas City stations KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW WDAF and Chanute. It details show titles such as Today Show Sesame Street Captain Kangaroo Romper Room Jeopardy Password Mister Rogers Neighbors Hee Haw I Love Lucy and more with broadcast times and channel associations.
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