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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1975
Page
2
An editorial criticizes a House Senate move to attach a pay raise for federal officials to a Postal Service safety bill. It argues the pay hike should stand on its own merits and questions linking salaries to unrelated legislation.
Middle East tension rises as Egypt backs a move to eject Israel from the United Nations. Israel vows immediate retaliation if troops are expelled and U N operations halted, risking full scale war and jeopardizing peace talks. The Egyptian resolution was approved by the Organization of African Unity in Uganda.
A Chanute resident, Roland Olson of 902 S. Ashby, leads a fire safety drive featuring a 15 minute home safety film and checklist to reduce fires. He urges public education as key, citing that 11 000 yearly fire deaths and 300 000 injuries occur with night time vulnerability. Public calls include a 431 3482 contact for film viewings.
U.S. officials fear the shah aims to expand through a mighty armed force funded by oil revenue. Iran faces debt totaling billions with stalled repayments and rising defense spending. Analysts warn an oil price surge could derail America's recovery while the shah signals forceful moves in the Gulf.
Subscription rates list by mail in trade territory Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties and outside trade territory with tax details. Carrier and boxholder options exist for area towns including Chanute with boxholder and Chanute post office delivery. United Press International holds exclusive republication rights for local and UPI dispatches.
A Council on Economic Priorities study estimates federal pollution controls will cost the petroleum industry 3 to 4 billion dollars by 1983 with water abatement at 2 to 3 billion and air controls around 1 billion. Consumers may face gas price hikes under half a cent per gallon.
Rural firemen battled a brush blaze for about ninety minutes southeast of here along the Frisco Railroad right of way. Seven fire trucks responded and no losses were reported.
July wrapped up with unusually cool wet weather as rain totaled 10.91 inches for the month. The thermometer hit 90 only once and lingered in the 50s three times, setting two date lows on July 14 and July 22. Dick Fryer, longtime Peoples Theater manager, moved to Iola to oversee Fox theaters. Fifty years ago a strange fish in City Park lagoon drew boys’ curiosity, a cross between catfish and carp. PARSONS notes consider a second elderly high rise financed by FHA, akin to Belmont Towers.
The text quotes Deuteronomy 16 19 urging fairness in judgment. It states you shall not pervert justice and you shall not show partiality, emphasizing equal treatment in legal matters.
Iola voters face a special election on Tuesday Sept 16 to approve a two part bond package totaling 250000 for Shepherd Park upgrades. One part funds baseball and softball facilities including construction of two new diamonds, the other finances a complete renovation of the aging swimming pool estimated at 175000.
Legal experts study possible constitutional changes to legitimize Indira Gandhi’s state of emergency. Observers say the move would allow tighter party control and nationalization of private enterprises, with debates driven by parliamentary support and extended sessions amid economic concerns.
Congress and high level officials vote to raise pay from Oct 1. Rockefeller Albert and Burger would gain 5375 dollars, senators and representatives 3655 each. Ford may sign or allow 8.6 percent rise to take effect.
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