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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
2
Editorial cites a Kansas Supreme Court decision on a Leavenworth police officer suspension. It condemns closed hearings and calls open, impartial due process essential. The piece critiques secrecy in public life and references opponents of open proceedings amid national concerns.
Oregon's minimum 2-cent refund on reusable soft drink and beer containers, with 5 cents if only one manufacturer accepts, has cut highway litter by 81 percent since Oct 1 1972. Refillable bottles dominate and prices declined, boosting sales. Kansans are urged to consider the same system.
Washington notes that Henry M. Jackson cites evidence suggesting the Soviet Union used European fronts to trade in wheat futures and fund a 400 million bushel U.S. grain purchase, driving up prices and inflating costs for American consumers while insiders dub the scheme the Great Grain Robbery. Washington also details Nixon White House extravagance, listing GSA refurbishments for Ash and other officials, totaling tens of thousands, with a plan for a White House Library upgrade and concerns over veterans lacking air conditioning.
AP interview with David Hartman discusses TV surpassing film in exploring the human condition. He cites The Mary Tyler Moore Show The Waltons and several dramas as evidence and predicts more meaningful TV drama and mini series in the new year. He contrasts TV's social consciousness with cinema and notes fewer examples of self indulgence.
Random By Keith Wright notes mailroom items including a travel card from Chanute singer Mike Jones dated July 12 mentioning Sweden and Holland. A Worcester student asks for wire service pictures the paper cannot provide. A Indianapolis requester seeks Abbie Riley lineage notices. Yates Center Woodson County Fair opens with parade August 1 and events through August 4.
Twenty five years ago floodwaters left Cha nute Athletic association unable to host home games this month. Edmistons shows Burlington Mfg. Co work clothes about to open a plant. Latham & Son begin Hum boldt building for country produce on Bridge street beside John Cole's mill. 1 Thess 4:8.
Parsons district trims its tax levy by 5.63 mills to 38.50 mills due to higher state aid worth about 351000 dollars. Last year the levy was 44.13 mills. Increased costs and a new special education plan narrow the net effect despite a 517,731 dollar rise in tangible assessed valuation to 23,424,041 dollars.
A Chicago metal fasteners firm seeks a new plant in southeast Kansas. Roland Lovelace of Mid-America Inc says possible sites near rail lines water sewer and natural gas are being reviewed with a decision due in one to two weeks.
A Tribune Monday schedule notes 912 high school popularity as theme of Brady Bunch segment. Marvola performs varied roles from sophisticated lady to club-joiner, with other shows listed including News Special and Hollywood Squares.
Relman Pat Morin, a brilliant Associated Press reporter who died last week at 65, spent 45 years in journalism making his byline familiar to millions worldwide. He was a tall spare man with blue eyes and thin gray hair, likened to General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Kiwanis Foundation selects the Hewett family of Fort Scott Mary Dean Jananne and Jeffrey to be honored guests at the 1973 Kiwanis state convention in Great Bend next month. The recognition aligns with the Kiwanis motto We Build.
After six months of effort the meals on wheels program started serving hot meals to 22 homebound Coffeyville residents. Sponsored by Churchwomen United, it received June funding from revenue sharing and a grant from Southeast Kansas Community Action Program on a $5,000 budget. Coordinator is Mrs EF Guest.
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