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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1971
Page
2
Editorial notes President Nixon plans a visit to Red China before May 1972 and frames it as a peace mission for current and future generations. It cautions that past Cold War thaw efforts faltered and that one trip alone may not end U.S. China rifts or the current war.
The piece argues Nixon's announced plan to visit Peking signals a move away from Chiang Kai-shek's regime and toward recognizing Red China. It notes the tension between practical interests and past commitments, and praises the president for broadening U.S. policy toward realities over wishful thinking.
The new Icelandic left government orders the U S naval and air base at Keflavik closed marking a second shift against NATO in a month. Malta’s Mintoff government previously expelled the Italian admiral and pushed for neutrality, raising concern over Mediterranean surveillance and Soviet access.
Moderates praised the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for rejecting a binding scheme of detailed Bible interpretations. The convention voted 485 to 425 to scrap the plan and reaffirm past doctrinal stances, moving toward reconciliation between factions.
Terry Murphy comments on a Times report about adult life phases from 21 to 35 focusing on social standing and self fulfillment. The piece mocks summer inactivity and notes concerns about editors guiding public bodies while criticizing military officials and the Times.
Saturday night features Hellfighters with John Wayne and Katherine Ross, It’s Never Too Late with Phyllis Calvert, The Bus with Jayne Mansfield, and more. Highlights include Sword of Lancelot, The Female Animal, Flame of Araby, and Anthony Adverse with a dense lineup across 7:30 p.m. to 12:50 a.m. Also lists Sunday through Friday airings and cast lines for each film.
Washington column reports new evidence that the Interior Department edited its environmental statement on the trans-Alaska pipeline. An internal memorandum from the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife alleges that ecologists and other experts were stripped from the final draft, distorting the bureau’s position. Gordon Watson, director, calls the statement difficult to defend.
A memo to a Washington boss cites distortions in an Interior Department review of the Alaska pipeline. It argues the draft minimizes spill, wildlife, and habitat impacts while noting hot oil risks across an earthquake-prone region and potential ecological damage. It also critiques delays in enforcing the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and HEW advisory processes.
On this July 17, key events include 1936 Franco's Spanish Civil War start, 1821 Florida cession, 1898 Santiago surrender in the Spanish American War, 1917 Windsor name change, 1955 Arco Idaho first to get atomic power, 1965 B 52 strikes in Vietnam, 1965 notes to USSR over Berlin, 1971 latest notes on Argentina ex-president Aramburu, and a 200? anniversary.
Television schedule notes multiple channels featuring Mission Impossible, Val Doonican, Julia Child and The Boston Pops, Mannix and All In The Family. Hosts include Eddie Fisher Connie Stevens and Lawrence Welk. Mary Tyler Moore, My Three Sons and This Is Your Life also appear across prime time slots.
Daytime to late night lineups across KC and Tri Cities list channels KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF plus local stations. Programs include Let's Make a Deal Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Gunsmoke Bird's Eye View World Press Newlywed Game Comedy Theater Here's Lucy It Was a Very Good Year Mayberry R.F.D Eye of The Cat Unguarded Moment Who's Minding the Mint Night of the Grizzly Doris Day CBS Newcomers The Toy That Grew Up Weather and News Tonight Show Dick Cavett Daniel Boone Disputed Passage.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray notes the diary's universal appeal with multiple copies in both adult and Teen Room collections.
Chanute prepares to launch a new jitney bus service by about August 15 with Glenn Ainsworth of Ottawa operating the route. Delays in obtaining new buses have postponed the earlier start date.
A devotional note cites Luke 2 52, stating Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and grew in favor with God and man. The brief reflects on spiritual growth and divine approval.
A Chanute Public Library notice highlights Esther L. Guthrie's Home Book of Animal Care. The guide covers mammals birds insects and other unusual pets and includes care instructions raising pet food scale plans for cages and containers. Louise Moulton notes availability.
The page lists daily newspaper subscription rates for various zones including trade territory, outside trade area, area towns with carrier delivery, Chanute mail, and Chanute carrier options with tax details. It notes AP news republication rights and AP dispatch use.
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