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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1975
Page
2
A visually impaired pedestrian recounts a near collision at Main and Forest as a driver in a red pickup failed to stop for a white cane. The writer cites Kansas safety law requiring a complete stop for pedestrians with a cane and urges caution for others.
The writer rejects an editorial approving a stripper at a church service citing ancient Dionysian rites and Corinthian excess. They argue for adherence to Jesus’ teaching of charity, and warn Paul would not praise such realism in worship.
A personal reminiscence of attending the Wichita Jazz Festival. The author warns true jazz fans will endure long listening hours and rough food breaks, recalls standout groups like Evergreen Jazz Ensemble and Northern Iowa University, and notes the audience’s quirky applause and learning curve in appreciating jazz.
By Mail in Area Towns Having Carrier Delivery with tax 1 Year 18.54 6 Months 9.79 3 Months 5.15 1 Month 1.80 By Mail to Chanute Post Office Boxholders one year 27.81 six months 13.90 three months 6.95 By Carrier in Chanute 2.25 monthly plus tax payable in advance The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
President Ford shifts his Vietnam messaging after Saigon’s fall. He softens domino theory and blames Congress for aid delays while stressing enduring U.S. credibility. An FAA official faces probe after a crash at DuBois, and Charles Colson discusses a Watergate memoir and a CIA link testimony.
Washington AP reports hearings begin on two Alaska gas routes to move North Slope gas to lower 48 states. El Paso Alaska Co proposes an 809 mile pipeline to liquefy gas at Point Gravina then ship to California, while Alaskan Arctic Gas Pipeline Co favors a 2625 mile route through wildlife refuge and Yukon Territory with Alberta splits. Environmental groups warn wildlife harm. Arctic argues cheaper, saving about 845 million dollars yearly.
The Rockefeller commission invites Secretary of State Kissinger and three other ex and current officials to testify as it nears the end of its probe into CIA domestic activities. Testimony may cover NSC orders for surveillance and possible CIA plots against Fidel Castro amid years of internal agency scrutiny.
Farmers Home Administration loan is sought to finance a 22 unit housing project in Cherryvale. Terry Thompson heads a local group planning bids this month to expand a 20 unit complex built by Cherryvale Senior Citizens Inc. There are no age restrictions planned for the new units.
Former Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy told a Kent State crowd that arrogance in U.S. policy led to harsh dealings with students at home. He spoke after a 12 hour vigil marking the May 4, 1970 killings by Ohio National Guardsmen, as campus memorials drew hundreds.
W W Ballinger of 1110 S Grant was taken to Santa Fe hospital in Topeka after a fall at his home fractured his hip. He was accompanied by his son Earl Ballinger and daughter Mrs F E Davis. Local Jaycees plan to spray Chanute alleys with DDT to supplement aerial city-wide spray efforts. A 1925 note reports culvert construction on the Buffalo road linking Wilson and Neosho county systems via Beech Street.
Senate discusses creating a new category of aides paid by individual senators to assist on committees. Cost estimates run from 16 million to 41 million plus space, with rates set per major and minor committee membership. Senator Gravel argues staff shortages hamper participation and equality among senators.
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