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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1971
Page
2
Editorial recalls Virgil Lowe a Cha nute native who served eight years as county clerk. At sixty he was deeply knowledgeable about election laws and procedures and known for his inquisitive thoroughness. His calm demeanor and kindness earned him friends among visitors and colleagues.
Virgil Lowe served as tax assessor and county clerk, earning state respect through steady adherence to standards. His exemplary conduct won public affection and his family’s achievements added luster to his career as a dedicated public servant. He has passed away, leaving a lasting high-water mark.
A reader challenges claims that Jesus was arrested by Romans and charged with fomenting disobedience. They demand scriptural evidence from the New Testament and criticize the forum for not providing sources. They urge reading the text to verify authority.
Washington report traces Richard Nixon 1950s criticism of classified document handling to current battles over Vietnam era files. It notes Truman’s release of Wake Island documents to Congress and Times use of the records to claim MacArthur doubted Chinese intervention and slated victory timelines.
On this date in history various events are listed including 1683 William Penn treaty with Indians in Pennsylvania, 1713 Charleston incorporated, 1762 Queen Anne warrant for Nova Scotia, 1836 US treasury surplus over 28 million divided among 26 states, 1931 Wiley Post flight and CAA creation, 1967 Johnson Kosygin talks in Glassboro New Jersey, and 1971 Cuba prisoner exchange talks amid related notes.
The Hutchinson News hardens the press on government programs from SST to a barge canal extension from Catoosa to Wichita. The column notes the newspaper’s disdain for proposed plans and urges careful consideration of state priorities.
The Kansas editorial urges prioritizing highways and public school funding over state-financed resorts and Arkansas River expansion. It notes private capital has not rushed in and questions the dream of resort development while highways and education remain underfunded.
AP Television Radio Writer Cynthia Lowry reviews CBS Reports on POWs in North Vietnam and the Indochina pullout plan. Cronkite hosts the first of two parts noting 1600 or possibly 450 prisoners, with some balance from South Vietnamese treatment. it reflects belt tightening TV trends rebottling old films and Selznick festival gems.
Tribune notes 1946 items: Fred M. Vinson, 56, Kentucky native, named 13th chief justice by President Truman. Also C D Link Wichita pickle king placed on Democratic primary ballot. 50 years ago 1921 city begins electric line removal on Main Street with poles set in the alley and a new white way planned as two inches of rain drenches area.
A May 14 memo from Federal Power Commission economists condemns Chairman Nassikas for backing 4 billion in gas rate increases for Gulf, Texaco, Humble, Sunoco, Shell, Mobil, Phillips and others. Economists demanded their dissent be recorded. the memo was locked away amid Nassikas papers.
Committees for a Fredonia day care center formed at a courthouse meeting last week. A survey counts about 199 children aged one to six, with many mothers working outside the home, signaling a need for supervised child care during working hours.
Parsons Clinic announces plans to add office suites for two doctors with a storage area, convertible to a third suite, to attract more physicians. Dr. Charles H. Miller says Chanute architectural firm is drafting plans and construction may begin around August 1. The clinic now has six doctors. current facilities date from February 1951.
Par sons city manager Will B. Tschudy says two years ago $80 would buy one barrel of DDT while $800 now funds 100 new street trees annually. The program replaces spraying with tree planting and a bird program to diversify urban foliage. Street trees are planted on city owned street parkings and grow like a full foliage elm.
AP reports Dr. Richard N. Farmer argues junkyard observations reveal national wealth and future trends. He catalogs five junk cycles from Nothing Gets Used to Total Affluence, linking per capita income and skills to material waste patterns worldwide.
TV listings show Eddie joins a shoplifting gang and courtroom drama Eddie's Father. Other items include Room 222 a teen eco-warrior, Des O Connor guests, Alcoholism: Out of the Shadows and Nielsen specials. Late night features Mister Rogers, NFL Action, and classic films.
Tribune broadcasts list weekday daytime and evening lineups for KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute channel lists. Primetime blocks include Mistergoers Neighborhood IronSide Bewitched Danny Thomas and The Day Dreamer, Burton segments, Dan August and Adam 12. News and Tonight Show wrap the late hour listings.
Rates for Neosha Allen Wilson Woodson counties include Kansas tax. One year 12.36. six months 6.70. three months 3.61. one month 1.58. Outside trade territory one year 18.54. six months 9.79. three months 5.15. one month 2.06. Area towns with carrier delivery show 15.45 for year, 8.24 for six months, 4.38 for three months, 1.55 for one month. Chanute Boxholders one year 17.51. six months 9.79. three months 6.18. Chanute carrier 2.00 monthly plus tax. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press rights noted.
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