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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1975
Page
2
Tribune comments on a unanimous U S Supreme Court ruling that confined mentally ill individuals must be treated if not dangerous. It criticizes neglectful attitudes and calls for better funding and emphasis on local mental health services. It notes unresolved questions about confinement without treatment and the need for humane care.
Governor Bennett carries out unannounced visits to state facilities including the Hutchinson state reformatory to assess operations and food service. He notes disturbing conditions and says findings will shape future funding, urging better management and supervision despite salary limits.
Keith Wright reflects on heat and fatigue and jokes about a six month paid leave plan funded by Uncle Sam. He half-seriously notes national headlines of week including a parachute mishap at Lake Tahoe and a bogus bomb scare at Ft. Sill. He also mentions a Navajo trading post holdup and Detroit’s girl watchers gala with Miss Hot Pants Queen 1975, ending with Clifford Irving’s bankruptcy filing.
A publication page lists subscription rates for various regions, detailing prices by mail in trade territory, outside trade territory, carrier delivery areas, and Chanute post office boxholders. Tax amounts and payment terms are specified for annual and shorter terms.
A notice states that United Press International holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in the newspaper and all UP news dispatches. It also mentions membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray notes readers can gain practical help from titles on caring for injured or orphaned wildlife. The list includes care guides, nature books, and technical manuals, with new science titles and a dictionary for terms. Work begins soon on a gate and flashing lights at the Third and Monroe railroad crossing with two tracks and an interchange.
Sen. Paul Fannin pressed Interior chief Rogers Morton to move the Kofa Game Range from Fish and Wildlife to the Bureau of Land Management. Environmentalists fear mining and development. Morton overruled staff and cited local demand. Rep. Dingell investigates. staff memos favored keeping Fish and Wildlife control.
Altoona hosts its annual Days celebration starting July 3 at 8 p.m. with the crowning of the King for a Day and Miss Altoona. July 4 features a baby contest at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. parade, followed by age group contests at 1 p.m. on the grade school grounds, a cake walk at 5 p.m., a free bean feed at 6:30 p.m., a talent contest at 7:30 p.m., a beef giveaway at 8:30 p.m., and a street dance from 9 to midnight.
The United States faces Turkish pressure after Ankara demanded lifting the arms embargo within 30 days tied to Cyprus. Turkish Foreign Minister Ihsan Caglayangil cites possible end to defense treaties, while Congress debates risks of diplomatic extortion and keeping bilateral relations balanced. An Erie Fourth fireworks display closes the note.
The Chanute Key Club received its charter at a Kiwanis meeting and installed officers: Jack Wortman president, Martin McCune vice president, Bill Penner secretary, and Jack Riegle treasurer. Sponsored by Kiwanis the new club serves high school age young men.
A brief meditation on Psalm 90 12 urging readers to number their days to gain wisdom. The verse emphasizes mindful living and the value of seeking understanding through time and life choices.
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