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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
2
The Army finally offers a combat truck after faltering Air Force programs like the TFX and C5A. Early production has moved to fix steering, engine and suspension flaws, with costs nearly tripling from initial estimates. Taxpayers are urged to fund defense to stay strong, despite wasteful purchases at premium rates.
Terry Murphy argues that public accommodations and school desegregation laws protect individual rights beyond popular will. He notes Lester Maddox’s resistance, contrasts it with compliant businesses, and warns against political efforts to leave civil rights to a vote, praising the enduring merit of the Constitution.
A reader cites violence desensitization in kids and links cruelty to animals, death, and media. The letter notes Chanute elementary experiences, cites depictions of violence, and questions causes including television horror, war imagery, and parental guidance.
Melba Moore poised to headline a five week CBS musical comedy series with Clifton Davis. The pair play a loving couple in a set built around an apartment building with weekly guest stars. Moore, famed for Hair and Purlie, describes the project as a chance to do strong comedy while balancing hectic rehearsal schedules.
A historic newspaper page lists TV channel lineups from KCMO to WDAF and others with daily time slots. It includes Saturday and Sunday morning to evening programs such as The Jetsons Batman Bonanza and religious shows alongside sports and variety hours.
Senator Ted Kennedy previously refused to back George McGovern but now signals support if the California primary tightens. He had balked at McGovern’s personal plea, noting he has already offered broad family backing.
Kennedy through intermediaries indicated he would help McGovern in California if his support proved decisive. Kennedy has a strong following among California blacks and Chicagoans who lean toward Humphrey but could be swayed to McGovern, a key factor if California votes matter.
May 26 1972 marks events from 1868 impeachment vote to Johnson, 1790 Tennessee territory, 1942 Stalingrad drives, Luxor era finds, and 1966 Chou En-lai opium quotes. Reports note Nixon Brezhnev talks and White House memo defending Red China amid dope trafficking claims. Weathermen files describe the SDS split and underground guerrilla plans.
The listing shows 7:30 programs including Wagon Train and Partridge Family, 8:00 Paper Man with Dean Stockwell, 8:30 Odd Couple, 9:30 Love American Style, plus hour blocks featuring Sanford & Son and Dead Valley Days among other segments and credits.
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