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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
2
Editorial notes that since the Chanute Tuberculosis Hospital opened in 1957 to serve southeast Kansas, improved mining safety and poverty reduction, plus advancing medical technology, have lessened disease impact. Fewer marginal mines operate and industry diversification further eases local hardship.
The region’s improved economy reduced mining activity and respiratory illness, yet Chanute Hospital runs under capacity. Kansas Division of Institutional Management begins inquiries into better use. Dr. James Brown notes tuberculosis and related diseases persist and require attention. A new plateau has been reached, signaling the need for change.
A humorous editorial urges readers to enjoy patio season with caution noting heat, humidity, and pests. It mocks extreme outdoor practices while lampooning unsafe remedies such as diesel fuel DDT arsenic sprays and fogging machines and ends with a patriotic flourish about outdoor life.
President Nixon declares a national war on drug abuse with early focus on detecting addiction in the armed forces. He plans to consolidate government drug programs under a single agency reporting to the President, with support from allies including Green.
The piece argues drug problems gain focus from public figures using comic book heroes Lantern and Arrow as emblems. It weighs fantasy appeals against real work and access to resources, noting price of comics and reach to youth, while stressing serious action remains essential.
Rep. Pucinski plans to attach a voucher proposal to a general school aid bill. He seeks $100 vouchers per school-age child usable at public or private schools, aiming to bolster education after Supreme Court limits on church-school funding. OEO runs limited experiments but has not endorsed widespread use.
Figures for the last year show Neosho County gaining 125 055 dollars in tangible personal property with Center ville and Mission townships lacking pianos and Ladore township with one. Several townships report no watches or diamonds and J W Toomey killed a mad dog near Galesburg after it bit his dogs.
Louise Moulton reviews Four Against Everest by Woodrow Wilson Sayre and Norman Hansen. The quartet financed their ascent themselves and attempted a oxygenless climb with minimal porters, carrying all food and gear for 25 miles over 30 days at extreme altitude.
On June 30 1950 President Truman ordered U S troops in Japan to aid the Republic of Korea against North Korean invaders. Other entries note evacuations in 1777, Indian Territory creation in 1834, Niagara Falls tightrope in 1859, Hitler's purge in 1934, Haile Selassie at the League in 1936, Bikini Atoll atomic test in 1946, Kuwait threat reports in 1956, de Gaulle and Kremlin talks in 1966, and modern telephoto service in Pittsburgh in 1969.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader claims Volkswagen hid evidence of gas tank cap failures in 1961 to 1967 models totaling 2 215 000 in the United States. He cites a pending Center for Auto Safety report noting multiple VW safety shortcomings including door latch failures rollovers and limited passenger protection.
Public debate over Volkswagen gas cap tests from 1966-67 shows dislodged caps at 30.6 to 32.6 mph, with Nader accusing VW of concealing data from the DOT. VW denies, citing prior studies. Seiffert deposition referenced. probe on potential federal statute violations continues alongside broader coverage of Berrigan case and 1970 Indiana Senate race dynamics.
Tonight's top shows include Courtship of Eddie's Father and 247 Men from Shiloh. Also on air are Four in One and Hawaii Five O, with news, talk shows, and late night movies listed alongside classic titles and arrivals at San Francisco Airport.
Daytime to late night lineups list channels and programs for Monday through Friday. Highlights include Mistergoers Neigh borhood Family Affair Lancer Ironside Bewitched Danny Thomas Destry The Money Jungle Adam National Water Safety Test Dean Martin Ghost and Mrs Muir Merv Griffin Tonight Show Perry Mason and The Accusing Finger among others.
CBS and Walter Cronkite wrap a two part look at American prisoners of war in North Vietnam centering on worried families. Wives describe life with absent fathers and years of uncertainty while some feel progress is slow or cantankerous. Nixon public stance and Johnson diplomacy are noted but no clear outcomes foreseen.
The text states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all local news printed in the newspaper and all AP news dispatches. It also notes that the RF Member Audit Bureau of Circulations is involved.
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