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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
Patrons are urged to note a community driven drug problem program at the University of Kansas. Three representatives from student body community and schools will attend a Drug Abuse Education Workshop on July 19 30. The effort relies on 36 coordinators to develop school and community activities and stresses broad participation over quick dramatic fixes.
A statewide pilot program, one of 18, trains with pharmacy professors to dispel myths about drug abuse. After Lawrence sessions, the community must act through schools and teachers to educate and counsel children, aiming to curb district 413’s growing problems.
A House committee claims critics of U.S. Vietnam policy are subversives and communists. The piece frames dissent on May Day peace demonstrations in Washington, D.C. as proof of communist sympathies.
Richard Schord of Missouri says bank records of organizers point to dark things in the May Day rally. He would not specify what was found, calling it “very interesting.” His remark echoes fears of Reds under the beds, though he presents it as a serious probe rather than satire.
The Atomic Energy Commission prepares to test the first mass produced peaceful nuclear bomb named Minata at the Nevada Test Site in June to fracture sandstone and release trapped gas. Thornbrough says it releases minimal radioactivity and could double U S natural gas reserves if successful. CER Geonuclear plans western Colorado gas field development with 20 to 60 shots in five years.
Tennessee Ernie Ford hosts an NBC variety hour mixing urban polish with rural humor. Diahann Carroll steals the show with Danny Boy and 76 Trombones while Tom and Dick Smothers offer light banter. Public TV's family portraits of Vietnam and Kent State deaths tempered by sentiment. Top stars may command up to 7500 per week for variety hours and 20 000 to 25 000 for two hour TV films.
A sharp column by Terry Murphy outlines Chancellor Chalmers confronting a troubled university with 17 000 students restless faculty discontent and pressure from the regents and state legislature. The piece hints at political opposition and a looming legislative challenge to leadership.
A memo jokingly urges cuts of 100000 dollars and a part time university run by Ver Miller. It warns of no office cooperation in Topeka and hints at Student unrest if Laos Thailand or National Guard actions occur. It ends noting a fallback to sending students home to read Thoughts of Regent Bubb.
A quiet push to merge Pan Am and TWA reached the Justice Department through Herbert Brownell as special counsel. He bypassed normal channels, meeting Attorney General John Mitchell with a 43 page memo arguing a merger could save the two carriers amid losses, while Brownell and TWA’s Charles Tillinghast deny formal talks.
Tribune Files recalls 1946 news that Chanute became the state headquarters for the Young Democrats of Kansas with an office at 315 E Main. Pat Wixted of Thayer announced the move from Topeka, and Mrs. Raymond Pierpont went on a buying trip for Calvert department store.
On this day various milestones are noted including Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight from New York to Paris and Lincoln's 1862 Homestead Act. Also referenced are WWII Crete landings in 1941 and Cuba's 1902 republic status after American occupation ended.
A crowded prime time lineup features Tony Randall Lena Horne and the Modern Jazz Quartet with Flip Wilson at 6 30. Bewitched Dan August Alias Smith and Jones and other classics fill the late evening alongside talk shows and films.
The Kansas City area TV log for Monday through Friday lists channel lineups and prime time shows for KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW WDAF and more. Evening and late slots feature programs such as The Partridge Family The Interns The Girl Odd Couple The Cool Ones Venice Be Damned Burke's Law Love American Style The Man Who Wasn’t There and news weather Tonight Show and Merv Griffin.
Rochester authorities say they are unaware of any plan to recruit Boy Scouts as police crime spotters. Activist material claimed a 20 000 member network existed via an agreement with the Regional Council of Boy Scouts. Gene Cruse of Oneonta Scouts confirmed emergency training but denied any police recruitment.
A brief religious card quotes Exodus 23 7 praising righteousness and warning against judging the innocent. It emphasizes not slaying the innocent and God’s stance on wicked acts. The line echoes a moral imperative from scripture for daily reflection.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department says corn planting for the 1971 crop is well ahead of last year with over half the acreage seeded by mid May in major producing areas. Iowa Missouri Illinois Minnesota lead planting. cool wet weather slows germination and growth. Nebraska lags with some replanting needed. winter wheat conditions unchanged with rain aiding northern Kansas and Nebraska.
Urges readers to contact their Tribune carrier if missed deliveries or delays occur with a fallback dial in at 431 3400 at 5 30 p m.
The Chanute Tribune provides staff credits with Dwight McCreight as publisher and Terry Murphy as editor. F. M. Harris is advertising director. The note includes subscription rates for various territories and delivery options.
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