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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1971
Page
2
Henry Ford warns that cheap foreign labor and rising imports threaten U S automakers. Imports reached 15 percent of the market in the first quarter, undermining hopes that new U S mini cars would curb foreign competition. He opposes heavy trade restrictions and fears a global trade war.
The Parsons Sun notes that property taxes yield one of the largest federal income tax deductions, totaling 9.38 billion dollars in 1968. It compares this to 9.82 billion in home loan interest and 11.4 billion in gifts, suggesting taxes indirectly reduce individual bills.
The Federal Trade Commission says grocery ads must show enough goods to meet reasonable demand at the advertised price. Rain checks and disclaimers like not all items available do not satisfy the rule, effective July 12, with plans to extend to other retailers.
Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday evening and commencement Thursday night in Memorial Auditorium honoring 36 junior college and 145 senior high graduates. Elery Collins elected Chanute Junior Chamber of Commerce president, succeeding Wilford Johnson after a 1-year term with about 75 attendees.
A scripture line quotes Exodus 4 31 and notes belief by the people. It announces same day service for classified ads placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays and 9 a m Saturdays with display ads due by noon the day before. Contact Dia 431 4100 for details.
Minuties columnist Terry Murphy notes the heavy workload on Chanute city commissioners with three utilities to oversee. The current pay is 300 dollars annually plus expenses, and a Kansas law may bar state retirement benefits for paid public roles, forcing choices between pension loss or higher pay to offset time and sacrifice. Public sentiment splits between sacrifice and fair compensation, leaving the decision to voters.
A dense list of film titles with times and cast notes across days Sunday to Friday. Notable entries include Triple Cross starring Plummer Brynner Schneider, Vertigo with Stewart Novak, To Kill a Mockingbird with Peck, and The Buccaneer featuring Brynner Heston.
Chanute public library notes two new members James Cooper and Mrs. Robert Briley attend the May 10 board meeting. They hear about exterior painting progress and upcoming personnel changes as the library plans its 1972 budget amid city budget pressures.
May 15, 1971 marks the 135th day of the year with historical events noted from 1940 to 1943 and 1960s. The Chanute Tribune lists organizational meetings, library workshop notes, and new book titles, plus staff and subscription details.
Washington report notes an unpublished EPA study showing seven million motors pour in oil and gas, with up to 30 percent of fuel emitted. Each motor leaks carbon pollution equal to neighborhood sewerage in 24 hours, totaling over 100 million gallons nationally. Dr. William Shuster heads the test on water quality impact.
Researchers from the RensselaerEnvironmental Engineering division tested two engines 33 and 5 horsepower in an 18 by 4 foot pool. They measured fuel leaks from high speed four percent at full tuning and 30 percent when untuned, noting low speed leaks of 27 percent. The piece also covers a $100,000 federal contract to study outboard pollution, animal welfare issues at Ft Bragg, and Pentagon censorship of a small Washington area newspaper.
Fragments list top 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. programs including Tom Jones special with Frank Gorshin and Dusty Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival in a 1970 concert, Bill Cosby Tobacco Road scene, and the adventure special Lure of the Tall Ship. Also noted are Arnie, My 3 Sons, Mission Impossible, Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams, Mannix, and This Is Your Life with dates referenced.
Daytime TVrogram listings for Monday through Friday show channels and programs. Highlights include Gunsmoke, The Newlywed Game, The Carol Burnett Show, and The Tonight Show with guests and time slots across KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC and other local stations.
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