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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
2
Retiring Chanute city clerk Bonnie Moffatt will leave office August 3 after serving since July 1 1966 following Howard Parsons. She plans to marry Merton Marley and move to Santa Fe New Mexico, leaving behind a gracious and knowledgeable presence noted by city dealings and citizens.
A satirical column mocks typical committee behavior with lines on arriving late, delaying decisions, stalling via subcommittees, inviting consultants, allowing long visitor talks, and missing meetings. It lampoons self serving tactics and urges mindful participation.
The piece warns Neosho County Community Junior College could cut its budget if enrollment drops up to 10 percent. It urges new educational ideas such as independent studies and team teaching to attract students and contrasts with Ottawa University. It argues juniors colleges must innovate beyond a status quo to gain enrollment.
Washington lawmakers debate lavish plans for a new L'Enfant Plaza headquarters with a private penthouse on the 11th floor and costly furnishings for the Board of Governors. Details include a $50,000 kitchen, $3,718 chandelier, $4,602 drapes, and $3,500 doors. Critics cite spending amid postage fee talks and cost-saving moves.
HAL BOYLE surveys double talk in vacation lore with comic examples of glossy claims that hide flaws. The piece then shifts to Senator Gurney and Watergate, noting his push to access tapes and his disappointment at lack of middle ground, ending with a subpoena stance.
IOLA The population count for Allen County shows a decline of 219 from last year but officials question the figures. County clerk Mrs. Jean Barber says she cannot believe this year's figure is accurate and suspects people were missed. The total county population stands at 15,124.
Pittsburg city manager Marty Stricklan questions the city court system's constitutionality. He notes the judge is elected by city residents yet the court has a countywide jurisdiction, and that an attorney running for the office must be a resident of the city.
Labette County reduces its 1974 budget by 11.41 mills or about 40 percent from 1973. County Clerk Quincy B. Greer cites higher state aid to schools and state welfare administration as main factors. The levy falls to 16.91 mills from 28.328 in 1973.
PARSONS The Labette County Community Junior College budget levy for the coming year will be down slightly. The decrease will be .801 mill, stemming from increases in state aid and county valuation. The total levy will be 5.501 mills.
Monday to Friday listing shows Jascha Heifetz with the French National Orchestra at 7 00. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in That's My Boy follow at 8 00. Doris Day stars in films while Medical Center and The Adventurer appear later. Evening lineup includes The Tonight Show and classic films such as I Love Lucy and Border Incident with varied times.
TV grid shows daytime and prime time lineups across stations KTEW Ch 2 through KMBC Ch 9 with listed programs including The New Price is Right General Hospital Return To Peyton Place Love American Style Mike Douglas Secret Storm Bugs Bunny Show Green Acres Lassie and late news slots. Also lists Tonight Show Eyeing regional programs and a long sequence of classic soaps cartoons games and talk shows with time stamps for each station.
Chanute city commissioners discuss a plan to spray flood-affected sections from the air as floods from the record event recede. Rehabilitation work at Monarch Cement Co. near Humboldt begins with a $1.5 million budget underway.
A religious note cites Philippians 1 27 urging believers to conduct conversations worthy of the gospel and stand united in spirit and faith whether present or absent. The message emphasizes unity and steadfastness in Christian conduct.
Pittsburg College increases tuition as it joins five other state universities with higher costs. Out of state rates rise by 50 dollars to 397.50 per semester while Kansas residents pay 25 dollars more, now 150 per semester.
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