Editorial Delays Stall Economy and Pollution Standards
The piece argues federal pollution standards lag due to political jockeying, stalling major industries in Chanute including Ash Grove Cement Co and Alcorn Corp. It notes the need for clear emission rules to prevent delayed capital investments and cites Nixon’s administration as a potential catalyst for economic improvement.
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Ash Grove Cement Co
Chanute
Alcorn Corporation
Alcorn
Austerity fight over Kansas state colleges budget surge
Kansas lawmakers push for cuts while state universities seek 22.85 million more, with bright regard to 35.88 million request. The dispute risks higher student fees, reduced access, and possible harm to agriculture research at Kansas State and Fort Hays as enrollments plateau and junior colleges draw students away.
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Board of Regents
Kansas
Kansas State
Fort Hays
Children Left Behind in Saigon Abandonment Crisis
Washington AP reports Welles Klein of International Social Services warns that thousands of children fathered by American GIs in Indochina have been abandoned in Saigon. About 5,000 infants to six-year-olds left behind, plus 500 in orphanages, with 25,000 more in Vietnamese facilities. He cites race issues and urges Nixon to rally public concern and funds.
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Americas
Indochina
Saigon
Welles Klein
International Social Services
Klein
Nixon
Court ruling questions validity of military convictions
A federal judge's ruling retroactively upholding a 1969 decision undermines thousands of court martial convictions for civilian crimes. Judge Jack B. Weinstein orders Navy seaman John W. Flemings no longer dishonorably discharged for auto theft and shifts to a lesser bad conduct discharge. The decision could affect hundreds of thousands of service members and prompt government review and possible appeals. Flemings, 45, is serving a five year term for grand larceny in a Pennsylvania prison.
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New York
Supreme Court
Weinstein
John W. Flemings
Flemings
U.S
Robert Morse
Morse
Pennsylvania
Prairie National Park proposal sparks questions on purpose
The op ed discusses a plan to create a Prairie National Park to showcase bluestem country. It notes uncertainty about the park’s aims beyond scenic views and cites Congressman Joe Skubitz’s attempts to explore the proposal, suggesting critics doubt a full park is necessary.
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Joe Skubitz
Joe
Prairie Park Proposal Faces Details Gap
By Terry Murphy the Prairie Park plan lacks firm details as to whether the Park Services will acquire scenic easements along roads or pursue a larger recreation area with camping and picnic facilities. Critics warn crowding could threaten prairie preservation and question why tourists would damage land more than residents. Congressman Skubitz calls for answers before land acquisition.
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Yellowstone National Park
Skubitz
Chuck Jones creates Curiosity Shop for ABC TV
Hollywood AP Chuck Jones unveils Curiosity Shop a children’s program for ABC TV aimed at ages six to eleven It begins with a familiar object then explores ideas via Professor Trivia a worm in a book Jones emphasizes curiosity over sheer data and plans an animated Christmas Carol sequel He hopes TV can foster bold talent over safe ideas and cites Harold Ross New Yorker as a model.
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Harold Ross
New Yorker
Escape Worthiness of Vehicles and Occupant Survival
Washington report notes 3500 auto wreck fires kill people yearly and 1000 drown in submerged cars. Oklahoma University researchers, under a DOT contract, say entrapment without fire or submersion is a serious problem and urge easier exit after crashes.
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Washington
University of Oklahoma
Department of Transportation
Survival risks and standards amid vehicle fire escape concerns
A 1973 National Highway Safety Bureau budget and an Oklahoma study highlight insufficient fire resistance in cars and buses. The report notes low survival chances when submerged, jammed doors, and poor escape options, urging stronger standards and criticizing auto industry resistance. It also links bus emergency exits, push-out windows, and wider transport risks to inadequate egress in crashes.
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National Highway Safety Bureau
Bureau
Oklahoma
Chanute Receives Seaport Scheme Letter for Mississippi Channel
A letter postmarked Kansas City outlines an idea to dig a new river channel from Kansas City to Houston via Chanute. The canal would have a 25 foot bottom and 100 feet top width, promising flood relief and seaport status. Mayor Hargrave offered no stated city stance while not denying consideration. Rail rates rise July 26. crowds witnessed a circus loading at Main Street crossing. reports of an elephant bumping a buggy remain unconfirmed.
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Chanute
Mississippi River
John Hargrave
Kansas City
Houston
Tex
Santa Fe
Tempted Verse Cautions Against Vexing Strangers
A biblical verse from Exodus 22 21 warns not to vex or oppress strangers since the authors recall being strangers in Egypt. The message emphasizes mercy and fair treatment of foreigners.
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Egypt
Tonight's Top TV Shows Compiled From Network Lineup
Evening schedule lists Buffy influenced by older friend in Family Affair and comic titles on Action Playhouse. Movies and specials include Lancer, Washington Square, and Strangers in Their Own Land focusing on New York Puerto Ricans. Late night features Daniel Boone and Isn’t It Romantic with talk shows Cavett Griffin Carson.
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U.S
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Action Playhouse
Lancer
Washington Review
Ironside
Danny Thomas
Dan
Adam
Dean Martin
Ghost and
Mrs. Muir
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
Johnny Carson
Daniel Boone
Television Listings From Tribune Fragment
Evening guide for July 26 listing channels and programs across KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute. Highlights include Royals games Brady Bunch French Chef Love American Style The Odd Couple Twilight Zone Tonight Show and late news with Merv Griffin Cavett.
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Kuhi.tv
Koam.-Tv
Kmbc.-Tv
KTWU
Backlash
Andy Griffith
Big Valley
Old California
Cape Fear
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
Today in History highlights from 1933 to 1963
July 2 marks Wiley Post's solo round the world flight in 1933 and other events including Napoleon capturing Cairo in 1798, Dillinger's 1934 death, Palermo in 1943, and JFK urging rail rule action in 1963. Local notes and subscription rates follow.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Cairo
John Dillinger
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Chicago
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