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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues Lyndon Johnson used deceit to justify a broader Vietnam War. It cites Pentagon study reports published by the New York Times and claims the Gulf of Tonkin resolution was sold to Congress with false, unprovoked attack claims.
The piece accuses elected officials of deceit and cites Pentagon reactions to a New York Times report. It condemns lies told to the public and notes Defense Secretary Mel Laird’s push to prosecute those who supplied the information. History is invited to judge who served the public better.
The piece hails self made millionaire Ewing Kaufman for assembling the Kansas City Royals, praises Cedric Tallis in building a winning team, notes a hot stretch of 12 wins in 13 games, and envisions a strong future alongside the Chiefs in a celebrated Kansas City sports pairing.
The article outlines projected earnings under a pending Social Security bill. It cites that a typical retired couple could reach $1300 per month, compares current $280.20 for a 65 year old couple, and notes future projections with indexed contributions. It uses a hypothetical Mr A and Mrs A, aging toward 78 and posthumous widow benefits, showing large potential gains versus present law.
President Nixon announced the nomination of Robert F. Froehlke to become secretary of the Army. The 48 year old former assistant secretary of Defense for administration succeeds Stanley R. Resor, whose salary will rise from 38000 to 42000. Froehlke has career ties to Wisconsin law and finance and teaches at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
CBS's three part program examines national crime and legal rights by detailing Denver's experience. It notes 10 million serious crimes last year, about half unreported, and few reaching court while offering reform ideas such as volunteer probation officers and stronger courts. It also mentions Bill Cullen returning to NBC with Three on a Match.
A brief ponder on the role of churches in U S religious and social life during the latter half of the 20th century. It considers how congregations engaged civic questions and influenced human affairs amid changing culture and policy.
The piece argues whether churches should actively pursue social causes like racism and war, citing figures such as Father James Groppi and the Berrigans. It questions the balance between moral action and respectability, noting votes cannot determine morality or justice.
Washington columnist notes that after Landrum-Griffin Act 12 years later union leaders remain corrupt and domineering. In New Jersey local of the International Union of Operating Engineers Pete Weber, a convicted extortionist, reportedly blocks access to members and hands jobs to favored men as unemployment rises.
Insurgents in Weber’s local nominate veteran Larry Cahill for the election but he is ruled ineligible due to retirement. Weber’s allies push Weber’s brother as successor, risking a dynasty if Weber is jailed. Similar corruption alleged in United Mine Workers under Tony Boyle with delays in Labor Department actions. The piece also notes Navy hair style clashes, with Adm Zumwalt easing rules and Army issuing a stricter policy.
Audrey Grost recounts raising Mike a prodigy who read encyclopedias at age two and offered college level lectures on flowers in class. The review notes conflicts with local schools and the acclaim Mike received, ending with availability at Chanute Public Library.
Brief Christmas verse quoting Luke 2 14 praising God and proclaiming peace and goodwill toward men for the holiday season. A devotional line appears in the newspaper.
A garbled listing shows various TV programs and times including To Rome with Love Just Jazz Love on a Rooftop Misterdgers Neighborhood Mentions of Eddie's Father French Chef and Hawaii Five-O plus late night movies and talk shows. content is a jumble of titles and times with incomplete descriptions.
The Tribune prints a Monday to Friday daytime TV schedule with channel listings for KCMO TV channel 5 KUHI TV channel 16 KTEW TV channel 2 WDAF TV channel 4 and Chanute channel 3. Programs include UNICEF Special Tom Jones Special Flip Wilson Family Affair Lancer Washington Review Ironside Julius Caesar Bewitched Danny Thomas Pirates of the Coast First to Fight and more with news weather and late night shows.
Safari Recreation and Parks Commission sponsors a weekly babysitters clinic starting today at 7 30 p m in the Central Park building for six weeks. Mrs Richard McClanathan will supervise with four guest speakers on health entertainment and child care. A final test will register successful participants in a directory at the commission office.
Fred W. Montague, WWII pilot, opens Flite-Rite Aviation School at Chanute airport with one training plane and plans for heavier types. Adrian Mee, Navy flyer, assists in instruction as city firemen Ogle and Stewell depart for harvest fields. Kinsley and Bray replace them.
The notice lists subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with taxes, by mail in trade territory outside trade territory area towns with carrier delivery Chanute post office boxholders and Chanute carrier option. It also notes member status of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press exclusive republication rights.
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