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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes a Johnson County Kansas court ruling that cockfighting is illegal and animals suffer cruelty. Judge Phillip L. Woodworth rejects broader social issues and questions of violence in sports while questioning civilization’s savagery and suggesting hope for error in the decision.
The piece argues skyjackings by air pirates continue with few effective protections for planes and passengers. It calls for tighter security including full luggage and body searches, notes European airports already use such measures, and questions who should fund and conduct the searches. The author condemns skyjackings as a national disgrace and urges action before disaster.
Chanute firemen discuss Dennis Smith’s book about the hazards and pride of firefighting. They note similarities to New York City fires, cite frequent false alarms, and describe station meals and self supplied kitchens. The book is praised as exciting and compassionate.
A humorous, reflective piece argues visits lift patient mood and aid recovery, contrasting in hospital social ritual with home life. It notes visitors, nurses, doctors, and coworkers shape the experience and may shorten stays.
In a discussion with Cynthia Lowry, former NBC audience research head explains that Dick Cavett draws about 2.17 million homes per minute, far below CBS late night movies and Johnny Carson. He argues late night viewers switch between Cavett, Carson, and the movies, affecting advertiser value and potential cancellation decisions.
A Bible verse from Luke 18 17 urges that only those who accept the kingdom of God as a child will enter. The quotation emphasizes humility and faith as prerequisites for salvation in Christian teaching.
Washington notes a tangled deal between Democrats and AT&T as a Nashville firm tied to ITT bids for convention communications after AT&T threatened to cut service over back debts. AT&T then offered service if 1972 bills were settled, altering the leverage in Democratic dealings.
A bid by AT&T to supply convention communications drew scrutiny amid a far larger $1.7 million independent bid. Officials claimed both bids matched specifications, while critics questioned conflicts and legality. In a separate note, Easter grass safety ban sparked a fight in Congress over disposal and consumer impact.
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TV listings show Election '72 segments at 7 00 for multiple stations with Melba Moore and mystery movie options. Other hours feature Evening lineups including The Partridge Family, Mary Tyler Moore, Hogan's Heroes and Dragnet among many titles.
The Tribune lists weekday prime time on KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF with shows like High Chaparral Stand Up and Cheer Dr Simon World Literature Crusade Alias Smith Jones World and Welcome to It Adventure Theater My Three Sons Baseball NET Playhouse Longstreet Ironside Last Days of Pompe Dean Martin Owen Marshall World Press Critic At Large News Weather Tonight Show Dick Cavett Paul Harvey Divorce Court Law and Order Story of Jesus with various time slots and network picks.
Highlights include the 1914 assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo that sparked World War I and notable events such as the 1778 Monmouth battle, 1902 Panama Canal sale, 1919 Versailles Treaty, and 1941 Yugoslav resistance. Births of Richard Rodgers and William F. Ryan noted.
The state supreme court invalidates the 1945 and 1947 rural school reorganization laws in a decision urged by George F. Donaldson Nevsho county attorney. He filed a friendly suit to test constitutionality at the attorney general's request. In coming primary elections two contests reflect the party slate for sheriff and state representative.
Message instructs to call the Tribune carrier if missed, or dial 431-0660 at 5 30 p.m. indicating a standard delivery or contact procedure for readers awaiting the paper.
The notice lists annual and short term rates for subscriptions by mail within and outside the trade territory including Neosha Allen Wilson and Woodson counties, Chanute delivery, and Chanute post boxholders. Taxes and post charges apply and rates vary by duration from one month to one year.
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