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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
2
The editorial compares Spiro Agnew with Richard Nixon and Abraham Lincoln, noting similarities in office, criticism, and Republican beginnings. It argues Lincoln’s Civil War rationale justified unity, while Nixon’s Southern strategy raises questions about judgment and policy. It urges studying Indochina lessons for historical clarity.
The piece argues Cronkite hints of Nixon era efforts to undermine media, noting a long history of government pressure on news outlets. It adds a new twist blaming television licensing power as a potential abuse, while attacks on print are seen as deflection from officials’ own errors.
Sen George S. McGovern accuses colleagues including Humphrey and Muskie of eroding credibility by opposing a forced 150,000 troop cut in Europe. The Senate rejected the measure 61 to 36. Henry M. Jackson warned of a radical liberal fringe attempting to take over the party during a San Diego speech, naming Allard Lowenstein as an example.
The Northeast Kansas Library System asks the State Library Advisory Commission to restore money for the Kansas Information Circuit an inter library loan network. KIC faces closure July 1 unless funding is secured. LeRoy G Fox Northeast Kansas Libraries director announced after the board meeting and will present the resolution in Topeka.
Val Doonican, Irish born singer with 26 years in show business, is set to become an instant American television star with ABCs The Val Doonican Show. The series of 10 variety programs debuts Saturdays starting June 5 after his cautious visit to New York venues and interviews.
The Chanute Tribune notes the Board of Education approved resuming junior college athletics for 1946-47 and ordered a new school bus. Vernon V. Bridges of Leavenworth was hired as the junior college mentor. A post office pay raise of 400 dollars per worker retroactive to Jan 1 is enacted, and St Patrick’s school closes its first year with a final exercise tonight. Walter Ogle, 15, was run over, injured after the horse he rode was frightened by a car.
Detailed daytime and prime time TV slots list for multiple stations led by KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC and others. The log covers Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 23 with cartoons dramas sports and religious programs plus news and talk shows across channels 2 4 5 7 9 12 and 13.
In south central Kansas last weekend a crash killed seven people including five high school students and a teacher. Witnesses say a truck driven by 53 year old Lawrence Russell swerved into their car, offering no chance to escape. Lab results show Russell had an alcohol level of .31, far above the .10 legal limit.
A North Countries editor notes harsher drunk driving penalties there with jail terms and fines tied to salaries. He recalls a system where any evidence of alcohol suffices for conviction, urging harsher measures after recent child fatalities.
The piece notes Secretary Rogers was urged by intelligence that war could resume if diplomacy ends. Israel fears Egyptian buildup on the Suez west bank and a potential preemptive strike loomed after Sadat refused to renew the cease-fire. Spear reports Cairo says Soviets shipped advanced SU-11 interceptors and MiG-23 fighters to Egypt.
Rogers reports highly classified Soviet air force advances near Israel alarm Washington policymakers. Bergus asserts amphibious training in Egypt aims as morale booster. experts warn of potential Sinai action, though limited to optics. U.S. seeks interim canal deal to stabilize the region amid tensions.
A TV night listing notes Buck’s life in High Chaparral with a claim for 5 000 dollars from John Cannon. The Brady Bunch subplot hints at a blonde rival and wig drama. The Cool Ones musical film stars Roddy McDowall. The Odd Couple subplot mentions Oscar facing health risks and hypochondriac Felix’s strict regime.
A detailed lineup shows 6:30 to 12:35 a.m. programs across channels 2 4 7 9 12 11 5 6 13 including The Interns Partridge Family Andy Griffith The Cool Ones That Girl Love American Style Burke s Law Venice Be Damned Big Valley and late movies The Buccaneer The Thrill of it All Black Friday Devil s Island plus talk shows Johnny Carson Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin with crime era film titles and air times.
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