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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1973
Page
2
The Chanute Tribune notes the weekend deaths of Bill Jenkins 27 in a Kansas Turnpike one car crash and Anne Bowes 20 by drowning during a rafting trip at Brown Wells Dam on the Neosho River northeast of town. The piece reflects on safety, supervision, and the paradox of youth seeking life while tragedy strikes.
Secretary of State William Rogers embarks on a 17 day swing through eight Latin American countries to bolster goodwill. He targets improving U S Mexico water relations tied to Colorado River allocations with a proposed 50 to 75 million dollar project to lessen salinity and aid farms in Mexico.
Washington insiders say President Nixon remained absorbed in Vietnam and Moscow diplomacy during Watergate, with aides like Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean concealing their roles. Authorities warned him of abuses in FBI CIA misuse, yet he trusted loyal aides and delayed firing them. Future column promised on his personal involvement.
The Rev. Dale L. Sneeringer and Dr and Mrs J R Hale will attend the 66th national meeting of American Baptist Church in the United States May 23 27 in Lincoln Nebraska Delegates from 6000 congregations in 48 states will conduct business hear speakers elect officers and discuss social problem statements Speakers include Sen Mark O Hatfield Rev Leighton Ford and Mrs Margaret Kuhn leader of the Gray Panthers
A nurse proposes the Code for Nurses during National Hospital Week emphasizing patient dignity privacy competence and reporting unsafe conduct. The piece reflects respect for nurses and the demanding nature of caring for others, noting the profession requires a special breed.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local AP news and all dispatches printed in the newspaper, confirming AP distribution ownership and republication rights.
The final installment of Alistair Cooke's America looks at past idealism and modern racial problems. The program has won a Peabody and may win an Emmy. Xerox sponsors a second NBC run and possibly a third on PBS. Hughes Television Network plans a nationwide Sunday night rebroadcast. FCC waiver sought to extend prime time access for potential NBC and affiliates.
Twenty five years ago figures show 141 high school candidates nearing graduation while 85 junior college students prepare for final exams next week as schools close. Fifty years ago in 1923 A M Barnes of Chanute planned a picture show in Thayer once electricity arrived, aiming to give children a chance to see America, with Xerox seeking a weekly NBC program in a Sunday 6 to 8 pm slot next fall.
Airman William P. Shaughnessy son of Mr and Mrs Riley Shaughnessy of Humboldt graduates from the U S Air Force weapons mechanic course at Lowry AFB Colorado conducted by Air Training Command He is now assigned to McConnell AFB Kansas
Channel listings show a dense slate with "Company of Killers" starring Van Johnson at 7:00 and "Women in Chains" with Ida Lupino at 9:12. A mob plot in "The Family Rice" with Ben Gazzara appears at 8:50, followed by a mix of dramas, westerns, games and news across channels including Petticoat Junction Maverick Hollywood Squares Green Acres Jeannie Young Dr Kildare Hawaii Five-O Dragnet Marcus Welby and The Tonight Show later in the night.
Tribune listing shows. evening lineup includes Bowling for Dollars Partridge Family Dragnet Making Things Grow Hollywood Squares Beaver Lake Partridge Family Animal World Emergency Price is Right South Pacific Sonny and Cher Arizona Sun City Royals Dugout America 73 Adam Royals vs Texas Mystery Movie Medical Center The Turning Points Soul Search Cannon News Washburn Graduation Tonight Show Sands of Iwo Jima The Badlanders Dick Cavett Dr Kildare Second Effort Second Greatest Sex Story of Jesus
A satirical list of irritations and social folly across ages and roles. It lampoons tunnels without light and pretape worries from Watergate to PTA histories, ending with a humorous Amen.
Oswego reports a planned July 1 pay hike for Labette County deputy sheriffs though the exact amount is unresolved. Three deputies have quit recently, Sheriff Carl Cloke cites low pay as the cause. The commission approved a $121.70 monthly jailer pay rise to $454.70, filling a vacant post.
Parsons announces its second street sweeper is now in operation. Acting city manager Paul Freeburg says two sweepers will be kept for backup and rare simultaneous use in extra cleaning or breakdowns.
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