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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that citizens captured by the enemy and those missing in action in Southeast Asia test American military tradition. It notes Nixon's pledge to not abandon them, critiques current troop withdrawal and continued air attacks, and warns the policy worsens missing in action and captivity.
The Oakland and California police departments push a reform program focused on constitutional rights and peer review to curb overzealous policing. Chiefs stress that crime remains unaffected while citizen safety improves as officers limit weapon use to life threats and emphasize firm but fair handling of traffic, disturbances, and drunks.
In Pine Mountain Georgia an Associated Press report recounts a rainy day at a cafe and restaurant where a mynah bird named Joe, owned by the cafe’s proprietor, sings and wolf whistles to entertain customers. The bird, bought for 35 dollars with a cage costing more, draws visitors from afar, though the counter man notes the bird’s independent temper and influence on his head.
The piece criticizes presidential primaries as costly and chaotic. It notes the flawed consequence, amid broader calls to end the uncoordinated process, while lamenting the democratic fray and the appeal of order and reason.
A columnist argues against party controlled candidate selection and urges primaries. He cites Neosho County as an example where party coffers reflect limited public support and condemns attempts to let politicians choose presidential hopefuls. He calls for the electorate to decide through primaries every four years.
Washington authorities disclose a large covert effort by the White House and Justice Department to discredit reporting on the ITT affair. The unusual operation aims to whitewash the scandal and uses substantial internal resources.
A smear campaign targets the Anderson Department and the Republican National Committee along with the Committee for the Re Election of the President. The Internal Security Division of the Justice Department is reportedly tracking the activity.
A nurse testified she had sex with Cmdr. Andrew F. Jensen, senior chaplain at Cecil Field, on 17 occasions after her husband hired him as a marriage counselor. Jensen faces trial for conduct unbecoming an officer as the case drew protest from the American Baptist Convention.
Washington column details mock plan to name China’s pandas Ping and Pong. It covers ITT Intertel investigations, White House strategy, and Republican aides alleged in a push against critics. Also notes Army family with Wilm’s tumor seeking continued care at Walter Reed.
The Bethany Oratorio Society in Linwood Kansas launches an eight day Messiah festival starting Sunday with Handel's The Messiah in its 422nd rendition. The Palm Sunday performance is near sellout with other major concerts and a 73 year old art exhibit to follow through Easter. More than 5 000 visitors are expected in the 2 000 population town. The society is the nation’s oldest continuous group led by Elmer Copley in his 12th year as conductor. chorus totals 400 and the orchestra 50.
Prime shows fill the lineup from 6 to 9 30 with programs across channels 2 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 and 247 including Me and the Chimp My Three Sons NCAA semi finals Owen Marshall and Tonight Show Dick Cavett plus late night entries such as Divorce Court Batman and Ride Crooked Mile. A teenage babysitter faces murder charges in a legal notice style blurb.
The television log lists Channel 5 KUHI Channel 16 KOAM Channel 7 KMBC Channel 9 KTWU Channel 1 KODE Channel 12 WIBW Channel 13 KTEW Channel 2 Chanute 3 WDAF Channel 4 with Friday night lineup including High Chaparral Sanford and Son Odd Couple Brady Bunch Partridge Family Wagon Train Love American Style Big Valley and Tonight Show among others. The page catalogs show times and titles across 6:30 to 12:10 blocks with games and films interspersed.
Twenty five years ago bread long praised as the staff of life has climbed one cent a loaf wholesale. The 18 ounce loaf now sells for 18 to 19 cents at retail with some stores asking 15 cents.
The American Legion veterans census began in Chanute yesterday as enumerators spread through the city and nearby areas to interview every veteran in the county.
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