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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
2
Vincent Teresa testified before Senator McClellan's committee, saying organized crime relies on gambling and that legalization would bring easy state revenue. He claimed he earned six to seven million dollars in rackets over 28 years and criticized dishonest state lawmakers while noting police complicity.
The piece questions the promise of clean easy money from parimutuel betting in Kansas and cites widespread violations of drinking laws across Chanute Neosho County. It notes taverns serving unregulated setups and argues enforcement failures undermine proparimutuel assurances.
Chanute issues detailed breakdowns of paving and sewer assessments to ease costs for property owners. One owner faces combined paying and sewer bills totaling 3700 dollars, with interest on temporary notes potentially deductible if the city provides the figures. The protest hearing on July 26 spurred the request and the city aims to clarify how each assessment is calculated.
AP reports Krol Kou near Phnom Penh as a forward South Vietnamese post with artillery, armored vehicles, and heliports in village homes. Residents complain of looting and displacement while officers promise civilian protection and restricted artillery. Civilians treated by South Vietnamese medics emphasize civic action over casualties.
State Sens. Jack Robinson and Tom West joined with the secretary of state to reintroduce a parimutuel wagering bill for horse and dog races in Kansas. The measure aims to legalize wagering by redefining a lottery in statutes while keeping the constitution intact.
Roger Moore expresses pride in returning to TV with The Persuaders co starring Tony Curtis. The pair play Danny Wilde and Lord Brett Sinclair in an ABC adventure comedy shot across Europe. Moore recalls his unlikely path from animation to acting and notes his earlier TV and film roles.
The Saturday Review July 24 1971 issue previews Jean Francois Revels Without Marx or Jesus arguing America experiences five simultaneous revolutions. He defines revolution as disintegration with a new integration of conflicting forces and sees restructuring at work in the nation.
A critical review of Revel’s view of a nonviolent American revolution that works through the legal framework. The piece argues peaceful change is possible in the United States and contrasts it with extremist tactics seen in older revolutions and fringe groups. It stresses reform over overthrow and the promise of liberty and justice for all.
The Navy has a secret preliminary finding that its designers likely caused the USS Trenton engine room explosion. Five sailors died and six were injured in June. A Navy Court of Inquiry in Norfolk probes a valve design failure tied to Lockheed Shipbuilding of Seattle, with debate over Lockheed’s blame.
The Trenton class destroyers built by Lockheed face safety checks after a fatal steam explosion near Guantanamo Bay. An inspector, Oscar Hoffman, was fired and sued Navy officials and Todd Shipyards for alleged workmanship faults. Ford internal tensions over GM Corvair safety are discussed, including Henry Ford II’s involvement and Copp’s threatened departure.
A devotional line quotes Jesus from Matthew chapter seven, urging listeners to hear and act on his words. It frames obedience as building a house on a rock, promising stability and wisdom.
TV coverage outlines Apollo 15 lunar landing 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday and lunar walk Saturday 8 to 10 a.m. The schedule lists Alias Smith and Jones, Action Playhouse, Mister Rogers, Lancer, Ironside, Bewitched, Royals games, and late night movies and talk shows with prominent hosts and programs.
Local TV guide lists daily lineups for KCMO KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute stations. Evening blocks include The Brady Bunch The Monkees The Interns Nanny French Chef Partridge Family Andy Griffith Big Football College All Star Football Washington Review Burke s Law That Girl Weather News Tonight Show and classic films. late slots feature Blood on the Arrow Captain Mephisto and Car 99.
Twenty five years ago Tribune Files note the Chanute Sad Die Club crews set bucking chutes fences and arena in City Park as they prep for the second annual rodeo on August 13. Cowboys from seven states arrive with cow ponies and Brahma bulls to rest near chuck wagons after weekend rodeos. An unidentified driver damaged a gas line feeding the electric plant boiler. valve shutoff and oil standby followed. A Seattle tourist praised Chanute’s City Park camp to Mayor Hurt.
Senator George McGovern urged an immediate selective six month wage and price freeze to curb inflation. He blamed President Nixon for inaction and called for cuts in military spending and an end to the Vietnam War to save about 20 billion dollars a year and create jobs.
Thousands die each year from kidney disease due to inadequate donors and resources. The Kidney Foundation urges action with a phone number and address for information. In Fredonia, Wilson County 4-H hosts a homemade ice cream and cake social at 6 p.m. during the County Fair to fund betterment of the 4-H program, followed by the Hee Haw star Archie Campbell headlining the 8 p.m. Wilson County rodeo arena show.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription rates for in territory and outside, including tax details and carrier options. It notes acceptance of AP dispatches and exclusive local news republication rights.
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