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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
2
The Chanute Tribune editorial contrasts Kent State protests of 1972 with the 1970 killings. It notes how university leaders handled demonstrations, with arrests totaling 129 in 1972 and peaceful crowd management elsewhere. It argues for civic conscience and avoids endorsing violence.
The piece critiques Kansas State University engineer R W Clack proposing a $250 million tax to fund accepting nuclear waste. It argues Congress and states unlikely to approve, cites loss of trust in the AEC, and urges a disposal system not relying on storage, noting ongoing research may render the fund unnecessary.
The May 6 1972 Associated Press recap lists events from 1941 Stalin becoming premier to 1960 Princess Margaret wedding and 1889 Eiffel Tower opening. It marks birthdays for Willie Mays Orson Wells Theodore White and notes various historical shifts and a 1971 political update.
Twenty five years ago absenteeism in Chanute schools was nearly zero as students prepared for the final week and Friday May 16 commencement exercises. Iola voters approved a 5 mill addition to Iola Junior College by a 379 to 254 margin. Chanute Kiwanis members traveled to Yates Center to observe the Yates Center Kiwanis Club receive its charter with Parks Helmick acting as Chanute speaker.
Keith Wright humorously recalls attending the Associated Press Wire Editors annual meeting in Kansas City. He notes city bumpkin contrasts, dining prices, a diabetic joke at the table, and baseball talks by Royals officials including Ewing Kauffman. The piece also mentions AP regional news concept discussions and light camaraderie among attendees.
Miles Rickart principal urged ninth grade parents to attend a 7 p.m. meeting Monday in the Senior High School auditorium. Present ninth graders will move to Senior High next term. The session covers enrollment procedures and related points.
Eight Thayer High students Edith Leck Rodney Walker Linda Berg Sandy Thornton Terrie Thornton Ben Showalter Tim Umberger and Gary Wheeler will be initiated into Thespian Troupe 3301 Monday at 7 3 p m in the school gym Twelve troupe members Rebecca Hutchens Christina Novotny Pat Hurst Ronda Showalter Ed Holtzman Lois Powers Kathy Gomer Karl Thornton Robert Hurst Nancy Hughes April Bowers Debbie Holtzman conduct an informal ceremony Hutchens and Novotny are charter members Mrs Robert Hutchens is troupe sponsor Eligibility requires 10 points roughly 100 hours in theater arts.
Kustom Electronics, Inc. posts record first half sales of 5,758,606 and earnings of 373,363 for the six months ending March 31, up 31 and 23 percent respectively. Second quarter sales rose 41 percent to 3,170,513 with earnings of 213,835, up 42 percent.
Brezhnev in Moscow tells Kissinger Russia will back North Vietnam while seeking improved Soviet American ties. Talks span four days with Brezhnev furious over U.S. claims of Hanoi's invasion prep. Nixon warns great powers bear responsibility for arms to allies. Brezhnev defends arms supplies to Hanoi.
Brezhnev and Kissinger acknowledge no softened North Vietnamese terms but agree on avoiding war disruption to Soviet American detente. Nixon hard line eases slightly. Chiang Thai government denies drug trade links while CIA reports contradict Thai claims. CIA notes opium and heroin routes through Thailand Burma and Laos to Bangkok and Hong Kong.
A devotional line urges silence before God and calls the people to renew their strength, citing Isaiah 41 1. The verse emphasizes restraint, trust, and spiritual resolve in the face of uncertainty.
Saturday morning to late evening line up across channels features Debuts and reruns including Dr Dolittle Bugs Bunny Scooby Doo Jetsons Bewitched and Musical acts. notable events include Kentucky Derby coverage and ABA Basketball.
TV listings preview Sunday programming with top shows 7:00 5 13 including All in the Family with Archie and Edith and a dented fender honesty moment. Also notes The Art of Love with Garner and Van Dyke, a Paris-decadent tale, and Marriage Year One with Sally Field and Robert Pratt. Sunday 6:30 5 6 Enter Laughing stars and a London Bridge Special with Tom Jones and Jennifer O Neill.
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