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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1973
Page
2
Kansas economist Barry Flinchbaugh told county assessors in Manhattan that farmers face a skewed property tax system. He cited urban land dominance in tax collections, wide value-based variations, and warned that treating taxes as a rural urban issue delays relief.
The piece compares British and American scandals noting sex and drugs attract more attention than crimes like wiretapping. It cites two British lords resigning after admitting affairs with call girls and questions the term casual affairs and their consequences.
The library lists travel guides and region studies for readers planning trips. Publications include The Alps from the National Geographic Society and Kenya A Vacation Guide by Michael Tomkinson. The Modern Study Club also provides Facts about Israel 1972 Facts about Turkey and The Israeli War of Aggression and Expansion by Jamal Nasser. New titles include Great
About 600 delegates are expected for the two day tri state convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and auxiliary, opening Thursday. Erection of steel for Chanute's electric plant addition will likely begin Thursday. Excavation nears completion. Monument committees favor placing the proposed soldiers memorial in Elmwood near the main fountain, if arrangements can be made.
Visiting hours listed for patients with a census of 73 adults and children including two babies. The piece then enumerates upcoming book releases, history titles for aviation fans, memoirs, and several film listings with showtimes and stars such as Yul Brynner Richard Widmark and Dean Martin, plus a charity telethon hosted by Sammy Davis Jr.
Washington insiders report a heated clash over a Civil Aeronautics Board nomination. Senator Norris Cotton warned the White House that the successor could face a long hearing wait, while White House aide Peter Flanigan signaled the administration’s resolve to push West through.
Daily daytime TV grid from the Tribune lists channels KTEW through KMBC with 5:55 to 12:35 blocks. Entries include Farm Reporter, Romances, Cartoon blocks, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street, The Osmonds, The Brady Kids, News, and various game shows, sports, and movies across stations like WDAF KOAM KMBC etc.
Chanute Tribune lists subscription prices for in territory and outside areas, including mail and carrier options. Rates covered include yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly plans with Kansas sales tax and postage noted. The paper mentions Chanute post office boxholders and carrier delivery in Chanute with monthly charges.
IOLA Clifford Wilson and Julie Ann Spencer were chosen by teachers and students as top freshmen based on personality scholarship citizenship honor and courage. The American Legion post presented awards to both. IOLA Electric rates will rise two mills per step starting June 1 to cover higher KG&E power costs. Jim Wilson city superintendent noted KG&E has increased rates twice since 1962. PARSONS City Commission authorized Urban Renewal Agency to purchase the public library for 261000 as a step toward a new building with several sites under review. Until then the city will lease the current library for 1 per month.
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