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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1976
Page
2
A Tribune reader shares a heartfelt example of Scout values after her 11-year-old son Larry lost his five dollar billfold at Wal-Mart following a Scout event. Brad LaRue of 515 S Highland returned it with the cash and earned praise from Larry Heffern.
Tribune editorial notes Pennsylvania Judge William Potter faces investigation by a state judicial regulator for opposing interracial adoptions in his county. He claims no legal basis for blocking an adoption of a Korean child, prompting the adoptive mother to condemn his prejudice and power.
Keith Wright notes rising suburban population and wealth shifts with 1 property trend. He cites Finance Facts on suburban dominance of income and schooling, and laments unreadable Bell directory in Chanute. The Wilson County Citizen reports Kansas teachers’ meetings canceled for 1977 78 due to widespread truancy.
The Chanute Tribune presents its 85th year issue with publication details. It lists pricing for year, six months, and three months by mail and carrier, plus local editor and management names. The UP News Bureau is exclusive for local and UP dispatch republication.
Senator Bob Dole introduced a resolution to require Congress to estimate how federal programs will affect state and local governments including matching fund costs. He cites Kansas as a model with its local fiscal note system and argues early cost disclosure prevents distorted legislation and unexpected taxpayer burdens.
The Washington governing board held a long session covering street repairs, hiring a permanent city manager, and replacing resigning city engineer George K. Faust. Fifty Years Ago (1926) recalls a Ku Klux Klan rally on Gamble's hill with thousands of fires nationwide.
A report charges the Ford administration backs Chile's military regime despite UN and Inter-American condemnations for human rights abuses. It details OPIC insurance, bank loans, and up to 125 million in loans from U S and Canadian banks plus bank commitments from New York institutions, with House scrutiny over a 55 million housing guarantee.
Ford questions Carter on issues as Carter rises on personality. Analysts note voters recall past leaders by image rather than policy. Reagan also stresses style, while Ford has led with issues but must show personality under pressure in primaries and as the race broadens.
Chanute public librarian notes a selection of investing books from Library Journal. Readings include Conservative Investors Sleep Well by Philip Fisher and Investing in Natural Resources by Walter Youngquist. A ranch auction in Kansas closes the item with two buyers paying 410 per acre.
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