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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
2
Editorial notes 18 counties voted on a countywide half cent sales tax with 15 defeats and three passes Seward Johnson and Wyandotte counties approved. Voters wary of new taxes, concerns about out of county shoppers and unclear tax effects cited. Lesson: tax measures fail without clear necessity and public support.
The city of Chanute enforces a residency requirement for its workers, a rule argued to restrict constitutional rights. The forum notes many employees live outside the city yet perform their duties adequately, and questions whether residence affects punctuality or job performance.
A junior high Lyons corridor saw old lockers removed and six gallons of lost pens and pencils retrieved from under them. The piece recalls clutter at desks, throwing away items, and a Legion flag theft that led to not flying the flag. Also notes on Kansas school bus roadeo winner Bob Ives, and industry profit drops with varied product-group changes. The August Trains magazine will feature Santa Fe steam locomotives with a 20,000-word article and images.
Richard C. Gibbs, 19, of Humboldt, was arrested by the Allen County sheriff's office after a routine investigation found a container believed to contain marijuana. Gibbs was charged with possession and his bond was set at $1000.
By Mail in Area Towns Having Carrier Delivery with tax one year eighteen dollars fifty four cents six months nine dollars seventy nine cents three months five dollars fifteen cents one month one dollar eighty cents. By Mail to Chanute Post Office Boxholders including sales tax and postage one year twenty seven dollars eighty one cents six months thirteen ninety three months six ninety five. By Carrier in Chanute two dollars twenty five cents monthly plus applicable sales tax payable in advance.
The United Press International asserts exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in the newspaper and to distribute all UP news dispatches. This assertion covers both in paper and syndicated feeds, safeguarding UP’s control over content.
The modernization project covers 3.7 miles of concrete paving east from the post office corner and is set to begin in about a month. Watson Construction Co of Topeka won the bid at 258,500 dollars. In a separate item Fifty Years Ago (1925) notes Alvin the strongman pulled a fire truck with his neck along Main Street to the People's Theater and is to perform again tonight at the Forest Avenue venue.
A Justice Department inquiry centers on accusations that the Korean Central Intelligence Agency used terror, front groups, and bribery aims to influence U.S. opinion and congressmen. Testimony by Dr. Jai Kwon Lee links KCIA actions to intimidation of Korean expatriates and funding pro Park activities in cities including Kalamazoo and Washington.
Robert Swanson of the Southwest Research Institute says federal research supports windmills as a viable electricity source. He notes issues include high initial cost energy storage and variable wind but compares these to challenges faced by nuclear and solar power. Five regions stand out: Texas Panhandle Pacific Northwest Southern Wyoming Great Lakes and the Eastern Seaboard.
A biblical proverb note cites Proverbs 16 18 Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall highlighting moral instruction for readers.
Analysts say the Soviet two million metric ton grain sale likely won’t determine prices immediately. Traders await further sales while farmers hold wheat, hoping prices approach four dollars per bushel amid rumors of larger future shipments.
Governor Bob Bennett and Olivia leave Cedar Crest due to air conditioning and other renovations. A holiday Inn West becomes temporary lodging while B B Anderson Construction handles ductwork and plaster dust fills the mansion. Olivia Bennett speaks at a Topeka Club luncheon about hospital care for children.
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