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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1972
Page
2
The report portrays the 1972 world chess title clash as a test of sportsmanship with Bobby Fischer boycotting the second game over concealed cameras. A Fischer camp member says the setup was a distraction, calling it psychological and noting Fischer’s belief he’s out of his class.
The piece argues Amtrak liquor sales on trains challenge Kansas and Oklahoma liquor laws. State officials claim violations, while Amtrak cites federal authority. The debate centers on passenger service powers and whether passengers deserve access to legalized drinks en route.
The piece cites Sen. Pearson’s bid to reverse population drift and boost rural economies through the Rural Development Act of 1972. It highlights federal loans and grants for small communities, extension education programs, and a $500 million annual funding plan, arguing the act as a starting point. It notes urban blight concerns raised by McGovern and Nixon at Miami Beach and points to Reader's Digest coverage by Ronald Schiller on America’s small towns.
Washington columnist details Larry O'Brien using a Bertram 46 yacht provided by Bertram Yacht for downtime after the Democratic convention. He avoided publicity by sending security ahead and slipping on board in casual clothes. The vessel carried $100 worth of alcohol and favored Beefeater gin and three bottles of vintage wine.
A Democratic spokes man says O'Brien used a yacht as a floating office to draft his convention speech with meals paid by him and staff living aboard. He allegedly paid only replenishments and half the crew, while PR figures arranged the trip.
Notable events include the 1936 start of the Spanish Civil War led by Franco, Florida cession to the U.S. in 1821, Santiago surrender in 1898, Windsor name change in 1917, FDR third-term nomination in 1940, Arco Idaho powering from atomic energy in 1955, Vietnam air strikes by B52s in 1965, and Medicare bill battles in 1965. Emperor Haile Selassie turns 80. Thought for today reflects James Barrie.
Rock Hudson discusses moving from films to TV with NBCs McMillan and Wife. He notes bigger audience reach in TV, the need to amp up performance for the small screen, and his growing involvement in scripts editing and casting, finding greater independence and satisfaction in television work.
The note directs to call a Tribune carrier and, if unavailable, to dial 431-0660 at 5 30 p m for contact.
Chanute Tribune lists subscription plans for in and out of trade areas, with rates for one year six months and three months, including taxes. Carrier delivery and boxholder options are shown along with Chanute post office mailing details and AP affiliation information.
Neosho County gained 31 inhabitants this year while Chanute held its own with a total of 10 466 residents and the county tally at 21 794 according to the annual enumeration by deputy assessors released by County Clerk Everett Stafford. Local grocery ads list beef roasts at 47 cents a pound and round steak at 75 cents, crackers 23 cents per pound, lard three pounds for $1.19, and frankfurters 39 cents per pound.
Classified ads must be placed before 9 30 a.m. weekdays or 1 p.m. Friday for Saturday. Display style ads due by 12 noon the prior day. Dial 431 4100 for placement.
A TV lineup lists shows at various hours from 6:00 to 12:35 including Swan Lake with Erik Bruhn, Here’s Lucy, Gidget Goes Hawaiian, LasSisters, Gunsmoke, Lassiter, The Viking Queen, The Electric Company and Tonight Show. Highlights include Burt Reynolds in Lassiter and Jean Shepherd’s America with Jazz Set later.
The log lists daytime and evening TV slots across KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF. It includes morning shows Weather News Farm programs, a mix of children's cartoons, game shows and soap operas, plus prime time lineups with news and entertainment from July schedules. It preserves station names channel numbers and a dense roster of titles such as The Lucy Show Dinah's Place Hogan's Heroes Bonanza Lost.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray notes many inquiries about moving abroad and employment terms. She reviews Robert Hopkins's I've Had It A Practical Guide to Moving Abroad and suggests related tour books by Oates Rosenbloom and a Ford Foundation report for dealing with common problems.
A devotional line states I acknowledged my sin to you Lord and confess my transgressions. The verse affirms you forgive the iniquity of my sin and restore pardon.
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