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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
2
The Chanute community's Mothers Forum pressed school officials over drug issues among teens and questioned counseling roles, reporting on a May 3 1971 school board meeting. They urged better parent teacher conferences, curriculum changes, and actions on prejudice with quotes from local residents.
The writer questions the claim that America must be number one in military power to live free from fear. They ask who pays the price for this security and note that civilians in Vietnam Cambodia and Laos are among those affected. The piece accuses the push to save peasants as costly and questions the impact on the young drafted to kill.
Terry Murphy argues that military supremacy cannot guarantee freedom from fear as risks like bankruptcy and futile wars threaten peace. He notes history’s use of force for humane ends yet warns against overreliance on arms to reassure a nation.
The piece argues that rock music faces a generation gap with established acts rehashing past glories while fresh bands emerge. It contrasts faded top names with new groups ready to break the mold and resist soft rock trends. It frames current music as awaiting a new era.
Washington reports defective flight decks and faulty drone anti submarine helicopters on more than 150 ships. Some 740 DASE units have crashed been stored or retired wasting nearly 1 billion dollars. Admirals allegedly concealed losses while new destroyers still receive faulty gear.
A classified Navy report details a failed DASH helicopter system on ships including USS Knox and others, with 386 drones lost and major platform and hangar flaws. The piece notes skyward program collapses and cost to taxpayers, plus internal blame toward admiral leadership and continued platform investments.
A Kansas grandmother details the burn unit need at KU Medical Center and the fight for state funding. She notes a hoped three year medical program, the potential Wichita State division, and a $400000 cost for building and equipment. She appeals to clubs, groups, and individuals via the Kathryn Kihm Memorial Fund.
A Bible verse from Exodus 23 8 cautions against accepting gifts as gifts blind the wise and pervert the words of the righteous and emphasize integrity.
The lineup features Gunsmoke and The City with Anthony Quinn, North to Alaska starring John Wayne, Mayberry R F D and Here's Lucy at various early slots. Late night includes Perry Mason and Sign of the Cross with Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin hosting.
The page lists weekday daytime programs across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF and Chanute, with shows like Today, Password, As World Turns, Love of Life, Bonanza and The Doctors. It outlines morning to late afternoon lineups, including SpongeBob style blocks and classic soaps, with times and channel numbers.
Tribune notes that only six men in Neosho County meet the draft rules effective yesterday. Walter Poor and Ebar Schultz won first prize in the Chamber of Commerce membership drive for bringing in the most new members. Ernest Nathan, president of Warwick Wax Co and Warwick Chemical Co, explores production expansion. Cars listed in a booster edition include Maxwell Franklin Chalmers Oakland and more.
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