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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1973
Page
1
The Democratic National Committee approved a slate of 25 at large members in its strongest show of unity since last fall’s presidential election. Chairman Robert Strauss said Nixon’s inauguration and conduct have sobered Democrats nationwide.
Oklahoma City salesman J C McNutt defeated the federal government over a $5 VIP parking ticket issued at the Veterans Administration Hospital in 1971. His suit argues constitutional equal protection against discrimination by status but the ruling rests on a technical point.
Bill Kelso in Kansas volunteers for an experimental glaucoma treatment using Conserts small oral membranes placed between the lower eyelid and eye. The disks release medicine for four days with painless and unnoticeable placement. The trial aims to improve drug delivery versus daily eye drops.
Gov. Robert Docking signed a welfare reform bill requiring state and county boards to sponsor or operate work projects and community training. Recipients would be credited for work and could earn part or all welfare assistance, seen as a step to keep beneficiaries from remaining on welfare. Also signed was a bill establishing statewide blood testing for the sickle cell trait and disease with counseling provisions.
The transportation and retail committees of the Chamber of Commerce will present recommendations on parking and traffic solutions for Lincoln and Main at the City Commission meeting Monday at 4 p.m. The agenda also includes a request from Advanced Systems Homes to temporarily hook onto the sewer system in Safari Industrial Park and bids for city vehicle gasoline. The commission will discuss pool improvements and consider a $1,500 Safari Museum donation.
Bonn Germany AP Ludwig Erhard former West German economics minister and chancellor warns that floating European currencies could spark new monetary turmoil. He says a genuine solution requires U S participation and notes America's dollar surplus and trade deficit as core problems. He highlights his 1948 currency reform and tenure as chancellor from 1963 to 1966.
G E Roberts of 303 N Washington, an unsuccessful City Commission candidate, seeks to form a citizens group to motivate voter learning about national and local politics. He advertises in The Tribune urging involvement to investigate schools and city government and inform on issues and candidates. Contact 431-569.
Patrick Storm age 16 of 430 S Evergreen remained in critical condition Friday night after a fall from a truck two blocks south of the West Main curve. Witnesses Bob DeCoster and Kathy DeCoster, both 16 and riding in back, said a washtub they sat on slipped as the curve was approached causing Storm to jump and lose his grip. Driver Robert Proctor 17 and passengers Melodie Sherbenou 16 and Georgia Chandler 17 were in the vehicle at the time.
A dated intercepted letter discusses shared disdain for the same President, highlighting how political opinions can bind people through common opposition. The fragment suggests social friction tied to national leadership.
Chanute eyes a park upgrade to add a 19 car parking lot on the north side of Central Park Building at a cost of 6,500 with an alternative 15 space angle parking plan 1,000 less but riskier traffic. The plan includes 800 worth of mercury vapor lights and funds for play equipment benches horseshoe pits sculpture and landscaping totaling 15,556 with taxpayers to cover 7,778 if approved.
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