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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
2
Washington moves toward reform of federal agencies as President Ford and Congress look to trim red tape. Critics say agencies overstep legislative intent, move slowly, and conflict with each other. The editorial questions timing and feasibility of consolidating or eliminating agencies.
The City Commission announced sharp increases in water and electric rates with larger users bearing the load. The change hits electric homes hardest as past incentives favored power use while industry awaits term impacts. Officials question competitiveness with nearby areas, noting the energy squeeze. Chanute’s future hinges on how it addresses power needs, with costs expected to rise.
The International Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous gathers July 4 to 6 in Denver with over 17 000 expected attendees in Corrigan Hall and adjoining rooms. Twenty nine countries attend with 227 AA speakers and 25 non AA speakers. Continuous meetings run July 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Workshops cover media, courts, hospitals, armed services and more.
U.S. officials privately dispute the Shah of Iran’s claim that high oil prices are not inflationary. They argue oil costs drive up substitute fuels and products, noting Western price actions and weather conditions behind price hikes. A separate sea pursuit story details a four hour chase off Todos Santos Island ending with a seizure of marijuana and a fatal shooting during boarding.
Congress failed to rush a middle income housing bill amid a dispute over mortgage handling fees. The Senate approved a version tailored to Ford's specs, but removal of a 1 percent fee cap sparked opposition, delaying action until after the July 4 recess.
United Press International note on republication rights appears with price options for 1 year 6 months and 1 month in area towns with carrier delivery. The excerpt includes the rate card and UP I usage rights.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller denies candidacy but gears up for 1976 with a campaign style staff. He wooes conservative leaders while Robert Douglass, Raymond Shafer and John Veneman join a team around Dean Burch to support the Ford bid.
A storm with 70 mph winds lashed the area during last night’s Fourth of July events causing downed power lines, fallen trees, and scattered fire and light. Ralph L. Beach of Chanute has been named assistant general service manager for York Corporation in York Pennsylvania. He will reside in York and is a Chanute High School and Kansas State College graduate, son of the late C. J. and Mrs. Beach. Fifty years ago the flying squad toured 20 area towns promoting Chanute’s planned celebration. Joshua 22 5 is cited.
A 14 year old Fort Scott girl Tammy Louise Tucker was killed at her home by an accidental shot from a .22 rifle in the hands of an 8 year old family friend. The girl died from a chest wound.
The Supreme Court ruled Kenneth Donaldson was unconstrained for 15 years in a Florida hospital though not dangerous and untreated. The decision could free thousands kept in custodial care, with officials urging a shift toward community-based treatment. The court returned a $48,500 award to an intermediate court, while experts praised the ruling as a push away from custodial warehousing toward community care.
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