Tribune forum on elderly housing in Chanute invites input
A Tribune reader urges involvement of Chanute’s elderly in housing plans. Suggestions include near Main Street duplexes and a potential Highland Park highrise, with a preference for community input and rights for seniors to shape retirement living. Ed notes invite public opinions for publication or direct to Mrs Boerwinkle.
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Early Chanute Oil Pioneers and the “Oil Dust Twins”
Recollections from Chanute tracing the town’s oil boom era names Delos Fisher and Elmer Cooper along with family ties to Helen Loy Frank Morrison and Jacob S Young. The group, nicknamed the Oil Dust Twins though not twins, profited as oil booms thrived, while the Santa Fe railroad also did strong business. A later note laments ongoing struggles of private businessmen and a classroom editorial clash over language.
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Elmer Cooper
Laura Klinger
Helen Loy
Frank Morrison
Jacob S. Young
Harry W. Young
James Young
Santa Fe Railroad
Oil and farm statistics update with Wolf Creek project news
Kansas drilling in 1975 saw 3 059 wells with 1.0 percent oil, 438 gas, 1 527 dry holes. U S output and reserves declined despite more drilling. Report cites farm employment and costs, plus Wolf Creek nuclear plant progress. road work approved, rail line later possible. KG&E to relocate Logan Cemetery for cooling lake, 3.5 miles east of Burlington.
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Tribune Ad Rates and Delivery Details
The notice lists 85th year publication details for the Tribune with pricing for mail and carrier delivery. It specifies annual and short-term rates, sales tax, and post office box options. It also notes exclusive republication rights for local news and UP dispatches and mentions ABC circulation auditing.
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GAO blasts Navy over Trident inquiry and misused funds
The GAO criticizes Navy for obstructing its Trident submarine program review, cites delayed documents and limits on discussing details, and notes a $44.5 million misallocation. Navy defends policy and says some problems exist but schedule remains on track.
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City and Chamber push state aid for Chanute street upgrades
Twenty five years ago the city governing board and the Chamber of Commerce planned a joint effort to obtain state sanctioned improvement of two highways through Chanute. Fifty years ago in 1926 James S. Baughman of Chanute was elected commander of The Grand Army of The Republic department of Kansas at its annual encampment in Independence.
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Ri GE Speech Contrast with War in Heart
A speaker delivers smooth words yet reveals a readiness for conflict akin to drawn swords, echoed in a contrast with Psalms 55 21. The verse underscores the tension between calm speech and hidden aggression.
Free disaster insurance program for farmers faces U.S. action
The Department of Agriculture backed bill would end the free Disaster Payment Program, shifting to FCIC crop insurance with premiums. GAO warns restructuring costs taxpayers. critics say coverage gaps remain for prevented planting and high risk crops. Agriculture committees plan to address with the 1977 Farm Bill.
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Importance of home offerings at Chanute public library
Chanute public librarian Jean Gray highlights library offerings focusing on home life and practical skills. She lists home related titles on domestic science health safety and home maintenance alongside leisure reads on farming railroads aviation and technology reflecting broad information aims at readers.
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Chanute
Robert Frost
Nora Cunningham
Time-Life
Joseph Davis
Eugene Eccl
Boston Children’s Medical Center
Sandy Jones
Red Cross
Hans Selye
Rosario Capotesto
de Cristoforo
R. J. de Cristoforo
D. A. Lien
American Radio Relay League
John Schlebecker
Lynne Mayer
Kitty Hawk
Truck Found Floating in Fort Scott Lake
Fort Scott lake near Bourbon County was found a tractor-trailer cab about midnight. Undersheriff Pierce reported the unit had been stolen in Kansas City and valued at $45,000 when new.
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Pierce
Bourbon County
Fort Scott Lake
Kansas City
Shahan Files for Republican Nomination in 9th District
Charles Shahan of Yates Center has filed for the Republican nomination for state representative from the 9th District. He is in his second term as Woodson County treasurer. Incumbent C. Fred Lorentz, a Fredonia attorney, has also filed for the Republican nomination.
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Charles Shahan
Woodson County
C. Fred Lorentz
Fredonia
Yates Center Principal to Lead Oberlin Middle School
Wes Buller, the Yates Center junior high principal for three years, has signed a contract to become the seventh and eighth grade principal at Oberlin.
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Wes Buller
Oberlin
Altoona appoints Hazel York city treasurer
Leamon Booker resigns as Altoona city treasurer and Hazel York is appointed to the post. The city council votes to audit the books for 1971 through 1975.
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Leamon Booker
Hazel York
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