Editorial Comment Court Reflections on Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in a few days issued decisions on law and order, suspect rights, and police powers. It expands right to counsel when jailed, restricts warrantless wiretapping, and limits state recovery of defense costs, while allowing police lineup without counsel and affirming private clubs can exclude black guests. The Nixon court isn’t fully to the right. lines remain unsettled and local actors will fill in details. Nine justices set the tone, with others shaping policy at every level.
Unassuming Force: Death of Fort Scott Tribune Editor Marble
George Watson Marble Jr., longtime editor and publisher of the Fort Scott Tribune, died after a 40 year career in Kansas journalism. He helped promote Mid-America Inc and aided regional industrial growth, earning respect for his quiet strength and community service. Frank J. Doherty called him a force for good in the town and church.
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George Watson Marble Jr
Fort Scott
Marble
Frank J. Doherty
The
Tribune
Kansas Press
Music for Tomatoes Sparks Garden Debate
An amateur gardener recalls a city friend claiming her tomatoes thrived after being exposed to music on the radio. The exchange touches on care, timing, and the quirky idea that sound may influence plant health, while noting neighbors’ possible suspicions about such methods.
Country Singer Premiere Draws Mixed NBC CBS Plans
AP review notes CBS replaces Glen Campbell with Jerry Reed in a summer variety hour that feels Hollywood crafted and dated. Arte Johnson and Lennon Sisters appear while Reed handles songs but stumbles over weak comic lines. NBC counters with a Leonardo da Vinci hour that is classy but dull with lecture style narration.
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Glen Campbell
Reed
Nashville
Jack Armstrong
Arte Johnson
Tyrone
Lennon Sisters
Joe Miller
Stepin Fetchit
Justice Department Prosecution of Father Berrigan
The case against Father Philip Berrigan Sister Elizabeth McAlister and five others for conspiring to kidnap Henry Kissinger and blow steam tunnels in Washington collapsed. Evidence later released by the FBI casts doubt on the government case and suggests the prosecution sought a Harrisburg Seven style court drama. The jury acquitted on conspiracy counts, proving even unpopular radicals can receive a fair trial.
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Washington
Justice Department
Philip Berrigan
Father Berrigan
Elizabeth McAlister
Henry Kissinger
FBI
Harrisburg
America
Ramsey Clark
Harrisburg Seven
Joe Spear
Senate
Senate Commerce Committee
Berrigan Trial Seen as Political Folly and Fallout
A retrospective look at the Harrisburg Seven case portrays the Justice Department as wasting taxpayers' money and failing to suppress radicals. The FBI tracked a dubious source tied to a Catholic priest and plotted destruction of Washington infrastructure, a plan later deemed unsubstantiated by Secret Service.
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Justice Department
Litwin to Open Topeka Store in August
Chanute clothing merchant Ben Litwin, proprietor since 1925, plans to move his family to Topeka to open a new Litwin store on August 1 and to maintain offices and warehouses for the 13 store chain. County and state taxes due near deadline total 624 266 08 with year’s tax bill at 675 604 03. Best Yet 4 H Club met at Grady school with Richard Reinhardt presiding.
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Ben Litwin
Chanute
Topeka
Litwin’s
Erie
Charles Nation
Neosho County
Bible Verse Announcement and Delivery Note
A verse from John 16 16 is cited and a Tribune carrier contact is listed with a delivery time 5 30 PM to resolve missed issues or delivery problems The notice instructs readers to call 431 0660 if the carrier misses them or delivery is impossible.
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Tribune
TV Listings Highlight Mixed Night Schedule
Prime time features include Melba Moore and Clifton Davis hosting with Hugh O’Brian and Gladys Knight and the Pips. The Super stars Richard Castellano as a building super in a new comedy. The Survivors tracks Democratic contenders. Corner Bar debuts with Gabe Dell as bartender Harry Grant. Marty Feldman Comedy Machine includes a surprise party for Marty. Other items include High Chaparral Mary Tyler Moore The Electric Company Strangers in Our Land It’s Your Bet Bewitched Emergency Hogan’s Heroes Green Acres and more with late night programs and a film Death Takes a Holiday followed by Paul Harvey and weather.
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Melba Moore
Clifton Davis
Hugh O'Brian
Gladys Knight and
the Pips
Richard Castellano
Manhattan
Grant
Gabe Dell
Harry Grant
the Electric Co
Green Acres
Adam
Medical Center
Marty Feldman
Television Log: Weekday schedule highlights
Tribune lists daytime TV for KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC Chan 3 WDAF Ample lineup Mon Fri. Highlights include Stand Up and Cheer Dr Simon Locke Hee Haw Beaver Lake My World and Welcome to It. Longstreet Ironside The Bobo Assignment Kil Four Pioneers Dean Martin Owen Marshall World Press Tonight Show Dick Cavett Divorce Court The Milkman Story of Jesus.
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Ironside
the Bobo
Dean Martin
Owen Marshall
World Press
Dick Cavett
Paul
Jesus
History highlights mark June 21 with battles and births
On June 21 1972 the day notes the U S Constitution becoming law after New Hampshire ratified it in 1788. Entries recall events from 1834 grants for Mt. Carmel facility to 1945 Okinawa surrender and 1963 Paul VI pope election plus birthdays and quotes.
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Associated Press
U.S
New Hampshire
Okinawa
Milan
Italy
Paul VI
Dean Rusk
Berlin
Plan by Iola To Annex Land
IOLA Iola will annex land on both sides of Highway US 169 from the present city limits north to the Iola Industrial Park. A 445 foot wide strip on the west side and land on the east between the highway and Santa Fe railroad tracks will be taken into the city. Annexation is needed to serve the Inter Collegiate Press plant with a sewer line.
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Iola
Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc
Turkey Processing Starts at Parsons
Parsons Swift and Co begins seasonal turkey processing at the Parsons plant employing 168 workers at week end. The operation runs about 163 to 170 workers and began a week ago, expected to end in the last week of November. The plant processes and freezes turkeys for shipment nationwide.
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Parsons
Swift & Co
R. K. Brigger
Brigger
United States
Chanute Tribune classified and staff contact details page
Chanute Tribune printing and publishing staff list with (publisher) Dwight McCreight, (editor) Keith Wright, (advertising) F M Harrie. Subscription rates shown for in territory and outside, with tax breakdowns and carrier options. AP member newspaper with local news exclusive republication rights noted.
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Highland
Dwight McCreight
Keith Wright
F. M
Mike) Harrie
Neosho
Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kan
Kansas
Chanute
Audit Bureau of Circulations
The
Associated Press
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