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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1971
Page
2
The editorial notes postage hikes from six to eight cents and slow major city delivery. It cites mail thefts and lost merchandise, while acknowledging Chanute improvements. It mentions Kansas Power and Light weighing a state courier service and Kansas seeking mail-service alternatives to cut costs.
The author argues commerce and well being depend on a national postal system. Malaise in cities affects outsiders and postal problems signal broader failures. Strong cities must be kept livable or pay a price in failure.
The Wichita Eagle recalls flood scenes from Marion with victims wading in knee deep water. Flood control projects have reduced damage, but the Sunday photos show the work remains unfinished and many still need protection.
The government spends at least 10 million dollars to stabilize the dollar abroad. It borrows 500 million from overseas banks at 6.75 percent to soak up unwelcome dollars and notes 2.1 billion from U.S. sources at 4.478 percent. Overseas borrowing incurs higher interest, adding billions in taxpayer costs. A total foreign dollar glut of about 50 billion helped trigger the crisis as U.S. rates fell below Europe’s, prompting a tide of dollars abroad.
America's nonprofit institutions embrace business disciplines to curb waste and rising costs. Principals audit costs, churches publish books, universities seek higher stock returns, and hospitals experiment with conglomerates to gain economies of scale. Samaritan Health Service in Phoenix leads a nine-hospital group, aiming for efficiency since 1968.
Minutiae by Terry Murphy argues war cannot bring peace as Lt. William Calley defends his suffering, claiming his trial may awaken Americans. The piece contends no one understands the true peace found through killing, noting survivors endure unimaginable hell.
A critical meditation on U S war weariness and the danger of fighting for peace. The piece warns of domestic harm from Vietnam era policies and heroin use among front-line troops returning home. It laments continued commitment to Vietnam for stale glory prospects and questions national visions of peace through war.
In TV season previews NBC reshuffles roles with Elizabeth Baur replacing Barbara Anderson on Ironside and Geoffrey Lumb exiting Another World to retire in Spain. Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox wed privately as CBS airs White House festivities previews June 11 and three networks present June 12 specials without time conflicts.
May 25 marks notable events across history including 1787 frame of the U S Constitution in Philadelphia, 1803 Emerson born in Boston, 1836 Adams opposes Texas annexation, 1844 first telegraph dispatch from Washington, 1862 Winchester battle, 1955 deadly multi state tornadoes, 1960 Eisenhower U2 broadcast, 1960s Uganda crisis, 1970s hijackings to Cuba.
Navy insiders reveal cost overruns and schedule slips for the Mark 48 torpedo project. First units due January 1972, three years late, with per torpedo costs rising from 100000 to 750000 and total costs projected at 3 billion amid production chaos and concealment.
The Tribune reports a nationwide train strike paused travel with no critical local shortages. France faces postwar hunger and reconstruction challenges as told by Mrs. Chester Floyd, a French war bride visiting the area. A local garden contest shows a 58 ounce winning head, while police records list 410 arrests over the past year and $3,350 in police court fines collected.
A devotional note quotes II Timothy 3 15 urging that from childhood the scriptures make one wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The verse is presented as moral guidance and spiritual reflection for readers today.
The guide lists police drama Mod Squad 1960s era shows and features on crime and social issues plus nature and documentary programs. It notes interviews, film titles, and a mix of entertainment including The Beverly Hillbillies and Perry Mason along with late news and classic talk shows.
Local Tribune lists daytime to late night TV on May 1 across KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute channel lineups. Prime hours showcase Graham, Love on a Rooftop, Harlem Globetrotters, Hawaii Five-O and Tonight Show with news and weather blocks through late night.
Principal Miles Rickart reports enrollment at Chanute Senior High School for the first nine weeks of the 1971-72 year rose as the new Chanute Plan curriculum was introduced. He predicts 50 to 60 more students than this year and notes possible returns of dropouts. a Student Advisory Committee may shape future schedules and teacher evaluation.
The Chanute Tribune lists daily publication with subscription prices for in territory and out of territory readers. Rates include sales tax and vary by duration, with additional options for area towns with carrier delivery and Chanute post office box holders.
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