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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues U S policy insulated from world opinion but acknowledges limits as dollar weakness and declining value in world trade challenge victory goals. It notes Nixon learns there are boundaries to how far bold intervention can go and warns against overreach.
The piece argues Nixon and Johnson policies drive inflation through Indochina spending and warn against unilateral action. It notes world affairs do not bend to one nation and cites casualties and rising costs as the price of going it alone, stressing allied support is vital.
The Hutchinson News notes a Kansas fashion shift as men embrace pastels and bold colors. White shoes, longer hair, and distinctive cologne mark the season while women respond with approval, reflecting a broader social mood and fashion trend across midcentury style.
CBS program previews the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library with red boxes of papers and Johnson’s wartime hotline tale during the 1967 Israel Arab conflict. It also notes widely known Swiss bank accounts offering 4 percent interest with no questions asked. The segment reviews other TV offerings and a local library feature.
A tribune letter signed Proud Students of Royster defends Royster faculty against racial prejudice accusations. The writers say they know there is no prejudice, while the author questions self judgment and notes how intentions alone would change the world. One man’s perspective shapes much of life.
The piece argues that discrimination and prejudice persist despite legal changes and may be carried by unseen attitudes. It suggests studying the root causes of beliefs instead of focusing on semantics and defends educators while urging open inquiry and frank exchanges of views.
Sen William Proxmire accuses Fannie Mae of reviving redlining by planning to limit mortgage purchases to declining neighborhoods He calls for case by case under writing weighing favorable factors against unfavorable Oakley Hunter denies the charge saying under writing will be case by case and neighborhood factors considered The AP article explains Fannie Mae is a government sponsored firm buying and selling mortgages to support FHA and VA loans.
Tribune files note Cha nute Masonry Products Co with Leslie Longbine and Lloyd McWherter leasing a factory site south of the Santa Fe yard on West 14th to start cement block manufacturing in a few days. City salary figures are listed for new and rehired officials. a $200000 hotel lease and furnishings plan is offered by P Remler of Booth Hotel Inc. to stockholders with 6 percent net return.
Washington Merry Go Round reports J Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson vacationed together each summer in La Jolla California staying in $100-a-day suites at the Hotel Del Charro near the Del Mar track. The bills were charged to Clint Murchison, the Texas oilman.
Investigative notes allege Hoover used taxpayer resources for five bulletproof limousines costing over 50 000 annually and funded books earning him 250 000 in royalties. They accuse illicit use of FBI personnel, pension waivers, and celebrity-style benefits linked to J Edgar Hoover and the FBI.
The Veterans Administration plans to expand its Topeka drug treatment center and open a new facility in St Louis to treat returning Vietnam veterans. The announcement was made in Kansas City by VA administrator Donald E. Johnson.
Prime time lists multiple shows across channels including The Frog Prince on Tales from Muppetland and Love on a Rooftop. Other highlights include Immortal Ben Richards series return and Hawaii Five-O with movies and talk shows filling late night.
Daytime to prime time network and local channel line up for Chanute and nearby cities. Programs include Alias Smith Jones Flip Wilson Family Affair The Beverly Hillbillies I Dream of Jeannie Ironside Bewitched NET Playhouse Danny Thomas Caprice A Covenant with Death Dean Martin Soul This Is Your Life Ghost and Mrs Muir News Weather The Devil's Bedroom You Gotta Stay Happy The Searchers Dick Cavett Merv Griffin Tonight Show Perry Mason News Pacific Blackout and more across multiple stations.
On May 13 marked events include 1607 James Town founded as America’s first permanent English settlement in Virginia. Other dates note Napoleon’s Vienna capture in 1809 and U S war with Mexico in 1846.
Miami AP reports the National Hurricane Center is swamped with letters from women who would be proud to have their names used for storms. Dr Robert H Simpson notes most letters favor girl names and the center plans an alphabetical 10 year list of hurricane names that are short and easy to pronounce for Latin American readers.
The Chanute Tribune outlines subscription rates for in territory and outside trade areas, including taxes for 1 year, 6 months, and 3 months. Delivery via carrier in Chanute is available, with monthly charges plus tax, in addition to boxholder mail rates and AP news usage.
Daily devotional note quotes Romans 8 31 affirming that God is on the believer's side. The brief reflects on divine support amid challenges and encourages faith in God's backing.
Small society listing service notes same day placement for classified ads before 9 30 a m on weekdays and 9 a m Saturdays display ads by noon the day before. Contact number 431 4100 for details and submission.
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