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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1973
Page
2
The author contrasts ancient Vandals who sacked Rome with modern vandals driven by powerlessness and need for recognition. It notes vandalism spans classes, cites Chanute reports, and argues parental influence and societal values shape destructive acts.
A Neosho County resident voices anger at lax welfare inspections and inconsistent aid. The letter cites cases of permanent on list status, unreported work, and denied temporary help, contrasting with nearby county practice. A Tribune inquiry notes the Robertson application remained open while the case worker was away on vacation.
Washington Merry-Go-Round by HAL BOYLE ponders how daily routine curbs imagination and hints at small, humorous fantasies. He muses that even a long life may not allow time for quirky acts such as leaping with a kangaroo or walking the Washington Monument stairs backward.
A fragment lists channel lineups and shows from KTEW through KMBC plus local program titles. It ends with a quirky closing line about a windmill, a duck farm, and a dentist pulling teeth to illustrate good teeth.
Congressmen from New York and beyond rail against deteriorating Eastern and American airline service prompting a House hearing. Reps Koch Wydler Roncallo Brasco and others condemn late or canceled flights, urging reforms and fair treatment for commuters.
Twenty five years ago David L McCune former city commissioner challenged Dr P B Darlington GOP county chairman for the first ward precinct committeeman post in the only precinct contest in the city and county at the August primary News from Chanute notes complete filing of GOP posts with new candidates Marion D Allen in the first precinct of the fourth ward and Maud B Beach in the second precinct of the fourth ward.
City commissioners spent a 90 minute session discussing possible formation of a special housing commission with power to erect and sell low cost houses. Dr A E Bair from the Independence Housing Authority urged creation of a body to oversee construction and sale of homes around the 15000 dollar price point.
A satirical critique of columnists Wright Harris Murphy and others, contrasting bold titles with humble aims. The author proclaims a new column named Gigantiae while lampooning self promotion, arrogance, and the urge to think one’s work is a “big thing.”
A scrambled TV lineup shows Detroit Tigers versus Boston Red Sox baseball with a Watergate hearing segment featuring John Dean. The page lists various shows and times including reruns, talk, variety, and late night programs with references to classic titles and hosts.
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