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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1976
Page
2
The Kansas editorial notes Kansas ranks 16th in per capita personal income, with $5968 average and 8.4 percent rise from 1974, compared with national $5834. It argues Kansas combines good income with reasonable living costs, countering stereotypes of the state and praising its quality of life.
The piece notes Small Business Week and cites the National Federation of Independent Business stating small firms provide over half of U S jobs and 43 percent of goods and services while facing reduced market share. It cites pressure from big labor government and business, heavy regulation, and higher loan costs as barriers to growth and succession.
The Chanute Kiwanis Club thanks Bud Butts Leon Thompson and all donors for the Spring Auction held last Saturday. Wal-Mart provided parking space and attendees helped the sale raise funds for youth programs and Kiwanis activities.
An editorial writer reflects on friction between the fire department and city manager after Fire Chief Charlie Ogle resigns this week. The piece cites misgivings about meddling and notes the delay in taking action, expressing personal regret over how events unfolded.
Keith Wright reflects on unresolved differences at the city fire department with Ogle as the intermediary. He stresses the need for a clear chain of command under the city manager and calls for cooling tensions to restore efficiency. He also reviews the Kansas Department of Economic Development calendar and quotes from Eagle publications.
The Charére Tribune lists subscription and mailing rates for areas in and around Chanute including Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson counties with prices for one year six months and three months, plus carrier and box delivery options. It notes United Press International content and UP Audit Bureau membership.
Gary Berthot reported a legless lizard specimen, known as a glass snake, found Wednesday near his home three miles east of Chanute. The creature is described as fairly scarce in the area. Fifty years ago in 1926 the Daughters of the American Revolution planned a large benefit card party the first week in June with date and place to be announced.
Investigative report uncovers Rockwell International offering trips lodging and entertainment to U S space officials. Vouchers hide amounts while names of guests such as Sen Frank Moss astronaut James Lovell and others appear. Rockwell vows to stop gratuities to government staff.
Patricia Hearst appears in Los Angeles Superior Court and seeks to stand mute on 11 charges of kidnaping robbery and assault. A judge orders further psychiatric tests while noting she is already undergoing a federal examination. Hearst asks to be tried independently of William and Emily Harris as relations between them sour.
UPI reports the Senate approved authorizing legislation for a farmer financed beef promotion and research program. A three tenths of one percent checkoff would fund a Beef Board with an estimated 60 million dollars yearly, pending referendum and White House signature.
The Tribune and Wall Street Journal reveal widespread misuse of travel and staff allowances by U S lawmakers. Ray Madden admits false vouchers claiming 1415 mile trips with $287 50 per trip reimbursements. Several others acknowledge inaccuracies while denying criminal intent.
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