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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
2
A reflective piece arguing spending stems from selfish desire from infancy to public life. It condemns misusing public funds as treason, urges fair trusteeship, and warns lobbyist payoffs and misrepresentation in politics as crimes. It emphasizes energy used to satisfy personal desires should not harm others.
The Chanute Mexican Fiesta Committee explains the queen contest to ensure fairness and broad city support for the Fiesta. The article notes the festival’s funding and community involvement as key factors guiding the event.
Keith Wright reflects on culture through music and education noting that formal schooling isn’t the only value. He recalls violin lessons, time and talent, and his later appreciation for true musical gift, admitting struggle with technique yet praising music’s beauty and power. He references practicing at 3 a.m. as a holdover from service days.
On this date in 1969 Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon. Other entries note Colombia’s 1810 independence, Confederate sessions in 1861, and World War I draft in 1917.
Instruction urges readers to contact their Tribune carrier or call 431 0660 at 5 30 p m for missed deliveries.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Gerald Ford had a cozy link with influence peddler Robert Winter-Berger operating from Ford's office as early as January 27, 1979. The piece notes donations to the Republican party in exchange for Ford's federal case interventions.
A Kansas City Star investigation traces Jerry Ford's ties to lobbyist Winter-Berger, detailing gifts and letters involving campaign contributions and favorable actions. It notes Ford denies bribery, while the record shows donations to Kent County Republicans and letters thanking the lobbyist. A separate note reports a House investigator's whiskey transfer incident with Staggers listed as a teetotaler, ending in probation.
The Chanute Tribune lists publication scope, staff roles, and subscription pricing for various regions and delivery options. It notes Kan 3 percent sales tax, carrier delivery charges in Chanute, and AP news rights and local news republication.
County agents report five-figure to six-figure yields and acreage for the flax seed crop around Chanute as harvest begins, with total payments to farmers well over 1.5 million dollars. A Cherryvale theater project is proposed by Mohler and Walsh, who plan to build a Peoples theater with Mainstreet’s Ray Walsh and Paul Walsh.
A jumble of program times and show names outlines a TV schedule with titles such as Alias Smith and Jones The Comic Owen Marshall Green Acres The Appointments Tonight Show and I Love Lucy among others. The text notes scheduling inconsistencies and lists multiple channels and hosts without a coherent narrative.
The log lists Friday evening and late night TV airings across channels KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW WDAF with titles including High Chaparral Sanford and Son The Odd Couple The Brady Bunch and evening news Weather and talk shows follow, plus theater and cultural programs.
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