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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
2
Oil firms see a surge in earnings with the five largest companies up 26 percent from 1972 to 1973, Exxon alone up 43 percent. Analysts debate whether the gains reflect free enterprise or possible manipulation as the Nixon administration faces questions.
The Greyhound Hall of Fame opens in Abilene on May 15 near the Eisenhower Museum complex. O B Bradley directs a sponsor funded effort that also supports veterinary scholarships while noting Kansas led in breeding farms though betting remains unconstitutional.
Former White House aide Charles Colson states in a secret deposition that E Howard Hunt was funded to travel to New England to probe Sen Edward Kennedy over the Chappaquiddick drowning. Colson describes arranging interviews with a police source and dispatches to Denver related to an ITT memo.
A probe links Continental executives to money funneled into Senator Sparkman's 1972 campaign while Colson reveals an "Attack Group" from the White House. The report details ads paid from campaign funds, hush money flows, and alleged corporate influence affecting legislation amid Watergate disclosures.
Chanute Public Librarian notes the library holds about 200 How to titles with many more added. Latest entries range from How to Buy at Auction to The Complete Book of Boating, with subjects covering kitchen, gardening, animal care, childcare, home maintenance, education, business, and entertainment.
The Up and Atom 4-H Club schedule a car safety check for June 23. At the latest meeting 20 members, 13 parents, and two leaders attended. Birthday celebrations for Randy Dickerhoof Bruce Brock Kenny Lassman and David Williams occurred.
The Kansas Wheat Commission proposes using grain alcohol as a gasoline additive to replace tetraethyl lead. They cite 10 percent alcohol mixes, potential fuel savings, and cleaner emissions, with concerns over cost and octane. A Wichita story notes Nebraska tests and the coined term gasohol.
Subscription options listed for Sy Mail in trade territory Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with tax. Rates include 12.36 for one year 6.70 for six months 3.61 for three months 1.55 for one month. Outside trade territory 18.54 9.79 5.15 2.06. Area towns with carrier delivery 15.45 8.24 4.38 1.55. Chanute post office boxholders 17.51 9.79 6.18. Chanute carrier $2.00 monthly plus tax. Includes tax and postage details and AP affiliation.
Twenty five years ago a hay barn and cow sheds at Leo Neyhard's farm home 1820 S Allen were destroyed by a lightning fire. About 120 tons of stored hay were lost, the Neyhards also suffered a prior loss from April 25. The Neosho river level began to fall after a week of high water, with the river reaching within 300 yards of the Katy tracks.
Jerry L. Brindle Kansas Turnpike Authority general manager said he is optimistic about the proposed Southeast Kansas Turnpike. He expects feasibility reports by October or November and possible bond marketing in January if the studies are favorable. Brindle was in Coffeyville to collect data on freight shipments.
Channel listings show 7:00 PM baseball featuring the California Angels versus the Chicago White Sox with guest announcer Dave Debuss. Jacques Cousteau leads a two part inland expedition to film hippos. later a story about a football player who harms his wife surfaces in Medical Center.
The weekly list shows TV listings for KTEW through KMBC and others, detailing daily segments from 6:50 a.m. to 12:35 a.m. with programs like Today Show Sunrise Sesame Street Jeopardy The Price is Right and regional station identifiers across multiple channels. The page also includes Tuesday June evening lineups featuring shows such as Maverick Maude Hawaii and The Tonight Show along with sports and variety programs.
HAL BOYLE notes a cleaner Hong Kong and a $2000 littering fine while the world speaks roughly 5000 languages per the National Geographic Society. Esparanto is spoken by about 100000. 97 million Americans save via US Savings Bonds. Ice Age ice covers about 19.6 million square miles, now six million remain. Notable quotes from Butler and Tacitus frame efficiency and human nature.
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