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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues food inflation stems from middlemen rather than supply shortages. It critiques processors and retailers as shadowy cost shapers and questions retail margins, calling for transparent figures on inflation and profits. It suggests a nationwide hunger strike as a provocative remedy.
The Worm Race at Jaycee Springfest drew near 900 spectators with about 300 worms entered and eight heats. John Harris’s worm Harold won the 12 inch race in roughly four minutes, a claimed world record. Second place went to Gary Morgan and fourth to Jerry Mitchell.
A reader denounces former President Nixon claiming the pardon was an admission of guilt and saying he would have faced imprisonment if treated like ordinary citizens. The letter mocks Nixon and Agnew and argues for accountability and honesty.
A compiled directory of current officials across federal state and local levels. It enumerates US senators Robert Dole and James Pearson, US representative Joe Shubitz, Kansas Senate member Mike Johnston, Kansas House member James Guffey, Neosho County commissioners Bill Richman Joe Harper Ivan Shafer, Chanute city commissioners Wilbur Allison Don Davidson Charles Lesher Bob Webb and Bill Boone with their contact addresses and phone numbers.
The notice outlines subscription rates for the local edition with territorial coverage including Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. It lists annual and shorter-term plans with per cent sales tax included and references UP news dispatches and audit bureau membership.
A profile recalls Richard Nixon in a living room setting, showing his private fragility and public menace. The piece contrasts his haunted psyche with the hardened political posture that defined his presidency including Watergate and style theatrics in the White House East Room.
The article notes Senator Lowell Weicker Jr. seeks a GOP primary battle to test moderate influence on the Old Guard. Griffin Bell says FBI chief Kelley may shift toward prosecuting agents for illegal acts in duty calls. Carter promotes zero based budgeting to federal agencies with expert briefings.
Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission director Lynn Hellebust told a Special Elections Committee that simplification is possible without reducing enforcement. He cited limited funding and staff, noted 23 percent of 1976 filers failed to file initial reports, and said random audits are necessary though resources are tight.
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