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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
1
Bees estimated 700 to 1000 in vented access at Abbotsford Airport caused controllers to work from a mobile unit over the weekend. An exterminator cleared the hive Monday with no damage to equipment and no one harmed.
Deputy Defense Secretary Clemonts Jr. expressed optimism that the United States can field an all volunteer military, despite June shortfalls in Army and Navy recruiting. He held a full dress briefing with charts and pointers to reassure troop strength without a draft.
Flowers from Sen. Edward Kennedy and his wife marked the fourth anniversary of Mary Jo Kopechne’s death at her grave in Wilkes Barre. Kopechne died in the 1969 Chappaquiddick car crash with Kennedy escaping and later saying he could not save her.
Cairo refused entry to thousands of Libyans marching toward the capital as the Egypt Libya merger faces new strains. President Anwar Sadat warned the procession could invite enemies of union and said he would not rush the merger.
The House approved a war powers bill 244 to 170 despite Nixon’s veto threat by telegram claiming constitutional flaws. It would force presidents to halt any war commitments within four months without congressional approval. Senate action looming, potential early clash with Nixon.
Senate Republicans warn that unless a minimum wage bill is trimmed, President Nixon will likely veto it. A final vote is scheduled today after the Senate rejected attempts to substitute a GOP plan acceptable to the Nixon administration for the Labor and Public Welfare Committee bill.
An armed Palestinian gunman held 15 people for over four hours at a Athens hotel, then freed them and left with three Middle East ambassadors toward Athens Airport. He demanded safe passage out of Greece.
President Nixon ends the food industry price freeze as part of Phase 4 anti inflation. Beef stays under ceiling until Sept 12 and non food items remain free of controls, signaling broader wage and price measures to follow.
Charges of burglary were filed against Jackie Wayne Hicks of Ft Worth Texas after police found him inside a car at 1 am. A plastic vial with tablets powders and a brown substance was seized and sent to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation lab Hicks is jailed. The story also covers Phase 4 price controls and inflation rhetoric from the Nixon administration and accompanying weather and area forecast details.
Frederick C. LaRue testified to the Senate Watergate committee that former Attorney General John Mitchell and ex White House Counsel John Dean III were aware of a grand cover-up scheme to hide the Watergate wiretap facts. He said Mitchell reacted with surprise upon learning of a June 17 1972 break-in at Democratic headquarters.
John N. Mitchell, former attorney general and Nixon campaign director, denied approving the Watergate wiretap or aiding the cover up. Frederick LaRue told the Senate Watergate committee he could not substantiate Mitchells wiretap rejection and aligned with Jeb Magruder in alleging Mitchell urged destruction of incriminating files after the burglary.
An intercepted note from Nute warns Dear Cha that overdoing thawing could cause food to rot, signaling caution in handling frozen supplies. The terse exchange reflects concerns about preservation and safety amid wartime shortages.
Washington AP reports the Senate Watergate inquiry faced a bizarre twist as the chairman said he was told President Nixon would release White House tapes, only to learn the claim was a hoax. The incident unsettled proceedings and raised questions about the investigation's direction.
Erie marks the 100th Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion with prize awards for veteran age extremes, a Centennial Parade on Main Street, and a country music program. County Five and Little Jimmy Dickens and the Country Boys from Nashville perform tonight. Friday features an arts and crafts show at the Legion Hall, a Civic Band concert, free bean meal, Miss Ty Blush show, and a dance.
Fire destroyed a car and a garage at Mrs. Phyllis Esslinger’s home when a gas can overfilled on a front seat spilled gasoline after she lit a cigarette. Fire Chief Charles Ogle said the car was a total loss and the garage and stored items were destroyed in the hourlong blaze despite heavy rain.
Osage Village residents conducted their first fire drill with all occupants evacuated in about two minutes. Fire Chief Charles Ogle and Virginia Sparks of the Chanute Housing Authority outlined procedures, safety reminders, and the role of designated floor checkers.
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