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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1973
Page
2
Ripley Oklahoma reports Management Marketing Research Inc signs with John C Webb on a $100000 upfront for a perpetual motion device. Webb claims a 3 inch radius model ran three hours with no power loss and says the machine could run forever. Critics warn against energy schemes while noting the bold optimism of the project backers.
A reader defended the Brown Wells and Ditmars Ford dams for Chanute’s water supply. The letter argues Redmond dam would not meet extended drought needs and recalls 1956 sewage recirculation, noting the dams’ role in maintaining river and gravel bed water and urging continued use despite hazards.
A glimpse at filler items used to fill page holes shows a mix of trivial truths and oddities. Examples include bear physiology, baseball strike zones, Roman history with salt, Saskatchewan parks, and a humorous Rhode Island Bed in Goosefar anecdote.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson reports on the Justice Department indictment of Boston Globe reporter Tom Oliphant for accompanying a mercy mission to Wounded Knee. The piece describes FBI raids, alleged political pressure, and claims of a broader campaign of harassment against reporters by the Nixon administration.
An oil well delivering eight barrels per hour was brought in on the Perrin ranch about seven miles east of Chanute. The producers are R. R. Elder and J. E. Ketchum of Chanute, with a farm bought by Earl Rinehardt, Jura Chanute, and Gale Malson, Erie. Ray C. Coder of Helmick and Coder was in Erie Monday.
The Chanute Tribune outlines annual and periodic subscription prices for readers in Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties plus outside trade areas and Chanute townships. Rates include sales tax and postage with options for mail and carrier delivery.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents a separate Emmy for news and documentary work in New York at 6 30 p m on CBS The TV night will clash with reruns on NBC CBS ABC and PBS NBC airs a Watergate special Meanwhile more than 60 programs and individuals received nominations led by NBC with 28 CBS 20 ABC 11 and PBS 3 Presidential adviser Kissinger Coretta Scott King Frank Stanton and network anchors John Chancellor Walter Cronkite Howard Smith Harry Reasoner and Robert MacNeil are expected to present or participate
Negotiations between Coffeyville teachers and the district board stalled over contract terms. Teachers previously agreed to talks but voted against ratification. The board refused to renew talks and will issue contracts with salaries from the rejected agreement, risking a second year without a negotiated contract.
Connie June Johnson 22 of Pittsburg won the Miss Southeast Kansas title at the SEK Pageant in Coffeyville. She earned a $100 scholarship toward studies at Pittsburg State College and aims to become an elementary music instructor. Beverly Joe Ellis Neodesha was first runner up Nancy Moore Caney second runner up. Linda Murry Coffeyville won Miss Congeniality.
A cluttered listing of channel airings and guest appearances across times 7 to 12 shows. Highlights include Maverick episodes, Marcus Welby guest Margaret O'Brien, NBC Reports on American Communism, and Tonight Show with various syndicated programs.
The page lists syndicated shows and local programming across stations KTEW TV through KMBC TV for Wednesday evening. Prime slots feature Bowling for Dollars Partridge Family Dragnet and Variety blocks, with movies Mystery Movie The Turning Points and Cannon plus late-night talk and news.
Neosho County Community Junior College lists eleven courses for the summer via the Statewide Continuing Education Network linking 23 Kansas cities. Registration is at the NCCJC Library. fees are 16 per credit hour for undergrad and 22 for graduate courses, plus textbook and handout costs.
INDEPENDENCE The city dog warden Stephen Curtis Welch is taking a series of rabies shots after being bitten by a dog. Welch has held the post about two months and his treatment is precautionary.
IOLA Dale P Creitz director of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center received an alumni award of merit from Bethany College in Lindsborg. He has taught in Iola schools for 30 years and teaches multiple summer courses at NCCJC with various subjects and schedules. Dr Erik Conard NCCJC dean of instruction notes minimum enrollment of three per course and provides contact number 431 2820 for questions.
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