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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
2
The Eagle editorial commends Wichita's aircraft industry and its service to national defense. It hints a project to help the federal government recover part of its investments in the Air Capitol but provides no concrete plan.
The Eagle argues the federal government funded Cheney Reservoir in Sedgwick County and should invest in resort lodges there to improve the return on tax dollars. It says this sense of obligation should silence critics and expresses appreciation for sound investments in the Wichita area.
A Governor's conference speaker in Manhattan notes central location as a key asset for reducing industry costs. Southeast Kansas gains advantage from Chanute's position with American States Insurance moving here from Pittsburg and State Farm planning a regional office on West Cherry.
Washington AP report notes Mississippi schools, previously the most segregated, now show higher integration than California and other states. HEW data indicate a 30 percent desegregation rate by 1970, boosting national figures as the South leads in desegregation while northern cities grow more isolated. Independence Montgomery County officials oppose a 105 dollar hat bill for six straw hats for the sheriff’s department.
United Nations and NBC broadcast linked events with Secretary Rogers and Japan ratifying Okinawa return. Danny Kaye hosted UNICEF 25th anniversary from UN hall with children worldwide, showcasing talents from Spain Brazil Canada and Atlanta. The programs praised UNICEF aims while stressing aid for the needy children.
The piece reflects on newsroom bravery and bias across small towns. It contrasts past suspicions during Kansas State and KU years with current journalism, noting altered accounting and the belief that publishing on touchy subjects serves the public.
The author cites William Allen White urging editors to publish when in doubt on public matters, arguing that trusted reporting serves the public over censoring. He acknowledges human bias among editors and defends disclosure to protect faith in the common man.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson reports troubling accounts of Air Force jets using cluster bombs and defoliants in the central highlands. He cites an Aug 9 1970 village attack near Song Re river valley and warns of potential civilian toll amid disputed verification and remote conditions.
The article questions a 1965 to 1966 raid on Song Re valley in Vietnam. It cites Lt. Col. Gary L. Gallier approving a model destruction mission spraying Agent Blue while villagers and Montagnards inhabit the area. Harvard researchers dispute claims of no huts or civilian presence. The piece notes potential Hague Convention violations and seeks clarification from pilots and diplomats. It also mentions U S efforts to curb heroin trade linked to South Vietnam.
On a unanimous vote the Chanute city commission approves a six month trial of parking meters in the business district with no cost to the city. Also named William Gough Jr. as chair of the Neosho County Young Republican Club per Spencer Finney.
Saturday and Sunday day and evening TV listings across channels KUHI KOAM KMBC etc show morning cartoons news and talk shows, afternoon dramas and game shows, plus late night movies and sports events.
TV schedule fragment lists shows across 6:30 to 12:35 a.m. including High Chaparral Brady Bunch Misterogers Neighbor hood Partridge Family Nanny French Chef Shepherds America Odd Couple Wash. Review Love American Style Weather U S Open Golf Tourn Johnny Carson Cavett Griffin and a selection of movies and talk shows with multiple time slots and channel identifiers.
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