Tribune editorial warns of growing John Birchers influence
The piece argues the John Birch Society remains active with 500 new chapters, 60 000 to 100 000 members, and 107 broadcasting stations paying up to 22 50 weekly. It cites extreme views from the Stang Report and urges careful scrutiny of political extremism on both sides.
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John Q
John Birch Society
John Stang
Barry Goldwater
Belmont
Mass
David Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
Massachusetts
Henry Jackson
John Birchers
Ethics panel under fire amid Sikes misconduct case
Common Cause challenges the House Ethics Committee as it weighs charges against Florida Democrat Robert Sikes. The group cites Sikes actions including lifting land development restrictions, voting for a defense contract while stockholder, and backing a Pensacola bank with Navy officers as stockholders.
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Committee On
Ethics Committee
U.S
House of Representatives
Common Cause
House
Robert Sikes
Florida
Fairchild Industries
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Sikes
John Flynt
D-Ga
Flynt
Georgia
Ford Motor Co
Congress
Committee
Laughter and bloopers mark Kansas press meeting in Topeka
The Kansas Press Association convention features a blooper breakfast with awards for funniest errors. Highlights include homecoming line about a senior at Tonganoxie High School and a correction mix up naming Gov. Bennett, plus humorous reenactments of historical figures.
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Kansas Press Association
Kansas
the Association Magazine
Tonganoxie High School
EPA $4.2 Million Inquiry Finds Tuned Engines Pollute Less
The EPA spent 4.2 million dollars testing cars to prove that poorly maintained engines spread more pollution. Findings suggest in use cars should be kept maintained, but results were disputed and House oversight seeks why the money was spent with limited results.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Eric Stork
Stork
House
John Moss
D-Calif
Local News Page Tells Subscription Rates and UPI Rights
Chanute area newspaper lists daily coverage details with subscription prices for various regions and delivery options. It notes Kan 3 percent sales tax and that United Press International holds exclusive republication rights for local news and dispatches.
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Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
United Press International
Beef bill dubbed abominable ripoff advances in Senate
The Senate approved the Beef Research and Information Act 65 to 28, sending it to President Ford for signature. Supporters say the measure aids cattlemen via a 68 member beef board funded by up to 5 percent sales fees, with refunds available to opposing producers. Abourezk condemned the plan as benefiting chain stores, large producers, and corporate interests.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
James Abourezk
D-S.d
Beef Research and Information Act
Senate
White House
Ford
Robert Dole
R-Kan
U.S
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Lee Metcalf
Dole
South Dakota
James Allen
D-Ala
Wanderer seeks shelter from raging wind in Psalms
A verse from Psalms 55:8 expresses desire to flee and find shelter from the storm and tempest. The speaker longs for refuge and quiet away from turmoil.
Cub Hobby Show Draws Hundreds at Fire Station
About 300 people attended the Cub Hobby show at the fire station on Wednesday with 100 Chanute boys from Pack 1 taking part. In the 1926 item golfers played Scotch foursomes at the Country Club with nine pairs arranged by pro Bob Burns.
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Burlington
Cooper, Bailey & Co
Greenback
Pack 1
Bob Burns
Santa Fe Wins Fourth Harriman Safety Award
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, along with three other railroads, received the gold Harriman Memorial Award for top employee safety in 1975 during a ceremony at the U S Department of Transportation in Washington. The Santa Fe award honored crews with 20 million or more man hours in the year, accepted by John S Reed, the railroad's president and CEO.
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Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Department of Transportation
Washington
Harriman
John S. Reed
Gas price hike bill passes committee with ceiling rises
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a plan to raise ceilings on new onshore natural gas to 1.60 per thousand cubic feet and offshore gas to about 1.35, with increases every five years. The bill allows a seven year phase to lift federal controls, while urging industry to seek alternatives for boiler use.
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Washington
UPI
Senate Commerce Committee
Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Natural Gas Supply Committee
Supreme Court to Hear Kansas Governor Post Adjournment Case
The Kansas Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the governor’s power to sign bills after final legislative adjournment. Attorney Sherman Parks argued the state constitution is silent on post adjournment signing and publication duties. The matter affects a bill reducing apprenticeship time and prompted an accelerated hearing date of June 10 with a July 1 effective date.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Elwin Shanahan
Kansas Supreme Court
Sherman Parks
Shanahan
Curt Schneider
High Court
Parks
Kansas
Secretary of State
Robert Bennett
Supreme Court
Harold Fatzer
OPEC Commission Recommends Oil Price Increase
The OPEC Economic Commission urged higher crude prices, citing inflation. Venezuelan experts quoted by El Nacional said the recommended hike targets above $11.51 per barrel for Arabian light crude, used as a reference for OPEC oil pricing.
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Caracas
Venezuela
UPI
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Economic Commission
The
Economic Commission
el Nacional
OPEC
Nuclear abandonment urged by Worldwatch study
A Worldwatch Institute report urges worldwide abandonment of nuclear power due to accident, terrorism and weapon risks. It warns by century's end 40 or more nations may host reactors and stresses long term radioactive waste safeguards plus the danger of stolen fuel and deliberate weapon use.
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United Press International Washington
UPI
Worldwatch Institute
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