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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
2
The piece notes Boeing's SST setback and portrays Lockheed in grave condition needing a $250 million government loan to avoid collapse. Bankers require guarantees, while some advocate letting Lockheed fail. others urge Congress to salvage the firm to protect competition and defense jobs.
The Nixon Administration may defend Lockheed to head off unemployment worries in California while Congress questions bankers who hesitate to finance the firm. The piece argues not to guarantee a corporation simply for competition, saying true need and natural competition will supply.
The AFL-CIO leader George Meany endorses wage and price controls as the only available remedy for inflation, contingent on Nixon sharing the view. He notes that tight money causes unemployment but fails to curb price spirals, while the president remains wary and highlights WWII-era controls.
Mayor Thomas J. D'Alesandro III says he will resign Dec 5 ending four year term after feeling less committed to city duties. He plans to return to law practice while leaving door open for public life in 2 3 years amid labor talks and federal poverty programs. He cites megalopolis population shifts and supports regional planning as city leaders face future governance.
Fans select starting players for the 42nd All-Star game at Tiger Stadium Detroit. TV slate includes Green Acres Thirty Minutes with Roberta Flack Mister Rogers and late night talk shows with Merv Griffin Carson Cavett and Perry Mason. Movies shown include The Raging Tide Munster Go Home and Angry Breed.
Daytime and evening TV listings from Tribune show schedules for KCMO TV KUHI TV KOAM Chanute and others. July 4 details include Mister Rogers Neighborhood Eddie's Father Stump the Stars Medical Center Hawaii Five O and Des O Connor plus Tonight Show and Perry Mason among others.
Terry Murphy recalls an elderly household companion, a close friend to the family, whose passing Friday morning after illness leaves the Beagle restless and the home acknowledging loss. The piece blends humor with a quiet obituary mood. The dog, once cooled by air conditioning, adapts as July heat pushes living habits outdoors.
Rich ar d Levinson and William Linke discuss how Columbo can expose a killer after a scream at locked gates. NBC rejects earlier solutions as impractical. Falk stars as Columbo in a 90 minute Mystery Movie, with the duo as executive producers.
Washington insiders clash over whether the government should veto new nuclear and electric power facilities to protect air and water. The dispute centers on Dave Freeman, Nixon energy policy expert, and Federal Power Chairman John Nassikas, with reports alleging Nassikas favors substantial funding shifts.
Regulator opposes rate case controls as Nassikas battles Freeman for influence in White House energy talks. Nixon backs Freeman while Interior Morton weighs utility pressure with Edison Electric Institute leading opposition. A confidential memo suggests watering down the White House bill to protect environment and power growth.
Tribune notes division among Buffalo citizens on fixing the local electric light plant or scrapping it to buy power from outside firms. The piece also reports Fred M. Harris, World War II veteran and Chanute Tribune associate editor, elected commander of the Boerstler May post of the American Legion, with eight other discharged service members named to offices including Ray Fennimore Edwin C. Cathers Donald W. Van Dyke Bruce H. Burris Spencer Finney William A. Helton Jr. and William A. Slane. It also recalls a 50 year old Anti Horse Thief Association meeting focused on road improvements.
On July 13 historical notes include 1787 Congress enacting Northwest Territory government, 1863 New York Civil War draft rioting with about 1000 deaths, 1919 R34 dirigible Atlantic crossing, 1944 Theodore Roosevelt Jr death in Normandy, 1960 JFK Democratic nomination for president, plus recent hush on Czech diplomats and Israel Egypt talks.
Iceland’s incoming leftist coalition agrees to close the Keflavik NATO base and repatriate about 3000 U S servicemen within four years while keeping Iceland in NATO. Premier-elect Johannesson leads a three Progressive, two Communist, two Liberal Left cabinet, amid debate over foreign policy.
General Motors Leeds Assembly plant in Kansas City will lay off about 900 workers, 23 percent of the staff, starting July 27 as production of 1972 cars begins. The across the board cutback reflects reduced demand and the end of accelerated production after last fall’s 67 day strike.
A scripture quote from John 3 15 appears with a note that belief in Christ saves from condemnation. The notice lists a 9 am Saturday display style reminder.
Gov. Robert Docking’s office announced Kansas highway construction contracts totaled 110.6 million dollars in the 1971 fiscal year ending June 30, a new record. The breakdown included 88.6 million on interstate and state highways, 15.3 million for county secondary roads, and 6.7 million for maintenance and resurfacing. Docking said completion will bring the rural interstate network closer to full connectivity, with 42 miles added to the state freeway system.
New Jersey Appellate Division ruled a state trooper lacked authority to stop and search a car solely because the driver and passengers had long hair. Evidence including an aspirin bottle claimed to contain narcotics and a prescription drug was suppressed. The ruling followed the July 15, 1969 stop on the New Jersey Turnpike near Mount Laurel Township Burlington County involving Patrick J. Waltz Steven R. Dowd and Gary M. Hayward.
Chanute Tribune page shows subscription rates for various regions including Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties, extended outside trade territory Kansas addresses, area towns with carrier delivery, and Chanute post office boxholders. Rates list yearly six months three months and monthly options with sales tax details. The AP and local news republication rights are noted.
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