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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1973
Page
2
After two dollar devaluations the United States begins to compete with West Germany and Japan in world markets. Experts warn it will take about two years to erase the trade deficit of 6.5 billion. Snags include consumer shortages abroad and need to retool for Europe.
The Supreme Court handed the FDA a sweeping victory in a 7-0 decision affirming the agency’s authority to remove ineffective drugs from the market without court action. The ruling states the FDA may administratively pull “me too” drugs, while noting exceptions for never-regulated drugs. The piece defends the FDA as an invaluable protection, though it urges keeping it free from crippling legal entanglements.
A writer argues abortion is a complex issue driven by the need for contraception and personal choice. The piece defends early abortion as non lethal, emphasizes a woman's right to decide, and critiques abstinence as insufficient while stressing responsibility for care and life quality.
Washington observers report President Nixon showing irritation over Watergate disclosures as he presses for progress with Leonid Brezhnev. He says trust from Moscow should enable meaningful talks, while citing sleep troubles after Iceland trip and ongoing summit preparations.
The article sketches President Nixon avoiding specifics as supporters seek guidance, denying any advance knowledge of the Watergate break in. It also chronicles a humorous look at government fish tanks, from Floyd Crawford tending tanks for senators to J Edgar Hoover’s goldfish routines, and notes the National Aquarium’s stance on new or transferred tanks.
Heavy rains and high winds caused notable damage in Independence and Pittsburg Sunday night with Chanute reporting minor damage. Lightning struck a transformer in the 1400 block of South Evergreen, cutting power to homes over a four block area. Wilfrid Cavaness becomes the city’s sole member of the Hole in One club with a 165 yard shot on No 3 at the municipal course.
PBS begins airing The Session a Saturday night jazz folk and rock series produced by Public Broadcasting Service from WSIU Carbondale Illinois. Most performers are Midwest based and camera work by Southern Illinois University students. Bruce Scafe, ex trumpeter and WSIU producer director, notes limited gear yet praises the effort and aims to continue.
The passage presents Psalm 17 8 urging protection by God, invoking that the speaker be kept as the apple of the eye and shielded under divine wings. It emphasizes divine guardianship and personal safety in a devotional tone.
Channels release advance schedules with last minute substitutions. Prime time features Saskatchewan Bowth riders versus Hamilton Tigercats replay of the 1972 Grey Cup, plus films like The Crooked Hearts and Naked Alibi amid comedies, dramas, and variety shows across the night.
Tribune Monday to Friday list of TV channels and daily programs for daytime and early evening. Entries include KTEW Channel 2 and several affiliates broadcasting shows such as The Waltons Gunsmoke Ironside Street, San Francisco and Dr Kildare with flashes of news and weather.
New York AP sketches rain day misery from lost umbrellas to dour trains then offers a cheeky guide. Stay in bed if sick or plot mischief and mail-backbiting letters. Read War and Peace, reminisce over old photos, then brave the downpour for a rain bow if you must.
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