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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues George McGovern may emerge as the Democratic favorite for president, seen as too liberal by many in his party. It notes his radical stance, alarm among Southern governors, and alleged influence on Wall Street trends, framing his campaign as a long road to the White House driven by youthful support.
The Kansas political scene shows little excitement beyond Democratic delegate work. Ray Frisbie enters the Republican race as a governor candidate, but his late entry, low name recognition, and novice status risk dividing the primary. Reynolds Shultz may benefit from rural base split, while John Anderson Jr. leverages experience and organization.
A reader recalls moving to the area in 1922 and the Golden Ridge school 144 miles south where four children were born. The letter notes vandalism and wonders how the old fireplace has withstood the years.
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller announced that Kansas prevailed in three Northern Natural Gas pipeline tax protests before the U.S. Supreme Court. He said the decisions uphold state Supreme Court rulings favorable to Kansas, affecting over 600 cases and about $12 million in taxes, with $1.875 million to be refunded to taxpayers and counties.
A collage of wedding bloopers and humorous notes from various papers. The items include fathers giving brides away, a bride wearing only her mother’s ring, and a Gov Warren ring incident. Other bits mention Sparkle Plenty entering politics and a Pittsburgh man’s lottery plus jail bond tale.
Former Minnesota governor and longtime Republican Harold Stassen, now a Philadelphia lawyer, says he is not running in this year’s presidential race. He notes he would consider another bid in 1976 if he has the strength and says he may oppose a Republican incumbent if Nixon is not in the race. He cites past losses and unchanged belief in influencing GOP policy through continued opposition.
Saturday and Sunday listings show a dense canvas of kids cartoons dramas news and sports across KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC and other stations. Notable titles include The Jetsons Sabrina Josie and the Pussycats and The Monkees along with programs like Star Trek Bonanza Gunsmoke and Giligan's Island aired across afternoon and evening slots.
President Nixon carefully chose words on China with Soviet leader Brezhnev at the Moscow summit. Secret briefing papers noted the British view that Soviet Premier Kosygin was obsessed with China and its implications.
British officials told Washington that Kosygin described China as Pakistanis describe Indians and warned Beijing could complicate a Geneva Conference on Vietnam. He reportedly cited Chinese troops in North Vietnam and objected to coalition plans.
A Chanute Tribune report highlights the Record Club of America selling drug related paraphernalia with records to 3.5 million members. The circular offers roach and cannabis related items along with psychedelic lighting and stash bags. Club officials defend it as sociological change and say few complaints exist.
Reports say cicadas known as the 17 year locusts are emerging in large numbers along Village Creek and Big Creek near Chanute. First sightings were by K C McCollum and C D Blackwood who found insects in the air and on tree limbs. Distilling apparatus seized by police and sent to junk yard after accumulation of moonshine gear. Psalm 145:18 is quoted.
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