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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
2
City workers from Electrical, Streets, and Parks departments tackled a large cleanup in Chanute removing 584 dead or diseased trees without property damage or injuries. The effort, led by Clem Keller, saved private crews time and potential hazards while demonstrating civic cooperation and hard work benefiting residents.
Column extols Jack Anderson for exposing links between ITT, the Justice Department, and the Republican convention. It credits him and Drew Pearson with informing the public about Tom Dodd’s censure and argues muckraking can curb waste and corruption while noting voters’ indifference toward public figures like Richard Daley.
The author argues the Kansas Legislature should not treat cable television as a utility granting exclusive city franchises. Competition would better unlock cable’s educational potential and public benefit, with biennial hearings to review franchise development and ensure children receive full opportunities.
The weekend of pilot broadcasts across NBC ABC and CBS showcased women in lead roles as doctor private eye and lawyer with Jane Wyman Eve Arden and Susan Hayward headlining pilots. ABCs Fireball Forward earned praise for taut action and strong acting.
Inadequate salaries drive teachers away, said Dr. Paul G. Murphy dean of administration at Pittsburg Teachers College during an American Association of University Women dinner. He cited needs such as housing sanitary working conditions tenure security retirement laws and a shift in attitudes toward teachers. Fifty Years Ago 1922 Cherryvale shipped a 6000 gallon tank of water to the Harvey House citing odor from nearby oil fields and river water quality concerns for hotel use.
Positive responses come from students and staff as Chanute High School reviews its reform started fall 1971. A parental survey is being tallied while student testing measures the program’s impact on curriculum flexibility and engagement.
Washington column details alleged GOP corruption cases involving Rep. Collins and Rep. Whalley, noting indictments and investigations while praising Attorney General Mitchell for action against related figures. It cites a Dallas firm connection and describes broader anti-Communist intel ties and a New York sprinkler gift to Central Park.
TV schedule lists Gunsmoke and Awake and Sing performances for Friday evening plus sports and variety programs. Highlights include Walter Matthau starred Awake and Sing on 11, Munich Olympics prep on special, and late night Calamity Jane and Sam Bass.
A condensed listing of weekday daytime programs across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF. Includes morning cartoons news and soap operas such as The Lucy Show Jeopardy Love of Life As World Turns Guiding Light and broadcast times for PBS and variety programs.
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