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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that U.S. presidents from Johnson to Eisenhower used strong rhetoric and name calling, while Nixon sought calm listening, suggesting that sustained passion undermines reason in public life and could harm democratic outcomes.
The essay argues Nixon and his administration refined political attack tactics to a polished art. It cites Sen. Bob Dole’s critique and notes Nixon’s use of emotional issues like law and order and school busing to gain support. It accuses Nixon of exploiting voters’ fears while avoiding condemnation of segregation.
On this day dated May 25 marks events from 1787 constitutional framing in Philadelphia to 1961 Kennedy moon goal call. Births include Emerson in 1803 and later figures. Thought for today notes debt as a bottomless sea.
A column argues carpeted floors in pool halls spoil pool hall atmosphere. The author says wooden or concrete floors suit billiards best, as carpets diminish the rugged decor and intimidate players, hinting at a grand plot to royalize the game.
A fragmented TV guide lists programs across CBS and networks from 7:00 to 2:15. Highlights include CBS Reports on liberal arts degrees, Rona Barrett on sex symbols, The Bobo, Dean Martin Show guests Juliet Prowse and Ruth Buzzi, Flip Wilson, and late-night slots with Paul Harvey and Batman.
Almost a million graduates on over 2000 campuses face job shortages with many holding degrees but unable to find suitable work. CBS Reports notes an oversupply of degree holders, yet a large demand for skilled nondegree workers like automotive mechanics. Ferris State College trains technicians while Grand Rapids has 300 degree holders listed for local jobs.
Fletcher Bell, the Republican Insurance Commissioner of Kansas, filed for re election in Topeka. Bell won the post in 1970 after Frank Sullivan retired and announced plans to pursue the GOP nomination again. The filing confirms his intent to continue as Kansas insurance regulator.
Brezhnev told President Nixon at Camp David a Russian farmer anecdote about a traveler and a village. Dobrynin relayed the joke to signal that progress could come from Moscow talks and an expected substantial agreement to improve Russian American relations.
Analysis shows Brezhnev faced internal Kremlin opposition to inviting Nixon to Moscow and needed a successful summit to justify it. Intelligence points to Nixon visit as leverage against harsh military faction views and to counter Haiphong tensions.
Steve Maring, 17, of Chanute is selected to attend Missouri Boys State at Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg June 18 to 25. A lifeguard and junior class president, he is National Honor Society member and will serve as parliamentarian of the Student Council next year.
A看 television log lists KCMO TV Channel 5 KUHI Channel 16 KOAM Channel 7 KMBC Channel 9 KTWU Channel 11 KODE Channel 12 WIBW Channel 13 KTEW Channel 2 Chanute Channel 3 WDAF Channel 4 and local listings for Friday May 2. Programs span High Chaparral Sanford and Son Hollywood Squares and Brady Bunch along with news Weather and late night talk and film selections.
Twenty five years ago, Chanute's summer band program will start Monday with the enrolling of band members, Vincent Dussair, director, announced. Three bands will be established.
Psalm 143 verse cited as guidance for readers. The article notes 1000+ former Kansans attended the Jayhawker Society picnic in San Diego’s Balboa Park on May 11 with Chanute locals among attendees. It also mentions Chanute’s permanent monthly sales day approved by business leaders after a luncheon.
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