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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1976
Page
4
The editorial argues Reagan’s conservative stance risks alienating moderates and Congress, noting his Texas primary boost does not guarantee success. It warns reform requires broad cooperation, not personality appeal, and suggests Reagan is not the leader to drive federal overhauls.
Hill City faces seven slayings in 18 months with a April 23 teacher murder among them. A local man is charged and moved to another county to avoid mob action, while authorities deny links to other Hill City crimes. Courts must prove guilt. public judgment should wait.
In Chanute, federal agencies push siren warning use for natural or man made disasters. The piece recalls early systems with faulty air horns, their improvements, and notes most residents lack knowledge of shelters or routes to safety. It warns against overreaction if a real emergency occurs.
A confidential federal study says General Motors helped block the Transbus plan to protect auto profits, with White House involvement shifting bus design to GM favored by 1970s politics. The report cites funding cuts and hearings as leaders shaped by corporate and political forces.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger wraps up a two week Africa tour with a three day U N session to bridge the rich and poor nations. He plans talks with Gamani Corea and delegates while proposing an international resources bank to finance raw material production and export.
Iola Jean Barber seeks another term as Allen County clerk subject to the August primary. Since 1969 she has held the post, initially by appointment, and her filing is the first for the office in this year’s elections.
A spokesman for the Tulsa district of Army Engineers says the Big Hill Reservoir completion and start of water impoundment are planned for December 1979. The lake will lie in western Labette County about 13 miles southwest of Parsons.
Chande Tribune announces subscription options for local and surrounding counties, with varied prices for in territory, outside territory, area towns, Chanute boxholders, and carrier delivery. It notes UP I exclusive rights for local and dispatch news and AB scandals status.
Washington report notes the presidential contest repeats themes and distractions. It argues candidates rarely answer voters’ core questions on abortion gun control crime welfare reform and energy, while agendas stay self serving and the public grows weary.
D. J. Joe Saia announced his bid for re election to a Crawford County commissioner seat for the 11th consecutive term. He marked his 72nd birthday the day of the announcement and is in his 39th year as commissioner, currently serving as commission number unspecified. The move may set a state and possibly a national record.
Jim Sellars, Crawford County sheriff, said the department is applying to the Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration for $1,635 to buy riot control equipment. He noted the county currently lacks such equipment and would be unprepared for any riot.
Twenty five years ago two Coffeyville pilots sprayed acres of wheat and oats with parathion near Thayer to combat green bugs. Farmers involved include Gene Ely Merle Ely Joe Powers and Dean Kimpton. Fifty years ago a Chanute story notes oysters found under Main street paving, likely kept alive by radiator water runoff.
A line from Psalms 39 6 notes the vanity of human effort as a man walks like a shadow and piles up wealth that he cannot tell who will inherit. The verse prompts contemplation on fate and divine judgment.
Lisa Mueller of Humboldt Junior High School and Allen County finished 15th in the all Kansas spelling bee held here. The winner was Bill Mulhern of Beattie.
President Ford, declaring himself the underdog in Alabama and Georgia, pins hopes on Indiana's crucial primary to slow Ronald Reagan's momentum. Ford warns Reagan could surge if he wins all three, while asserting his own delegate path remains viable as campaigns push toward Kansas City.
Directions for contacting the Tribune carrier through the week and on Saturday mornings. The notice specifies calling times Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and by 9:00 a.m. Saturday. It gives the phone number 431-4100.
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