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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
2
A Tribune editorial argues public officials deserve scrutiny but faults Wayne Hays for private conduct and ethics beyond his position. It contends voters should separate personal affairs from job ability, noting a double standard for politicians versus entertainers.
In Chanute the Highland Park sale proposal drew unexpected public outcry only when a private corporation entered the picture. The piece argues democracy works when the public is informed early and engaged, and that the people are the government.
A reader discusses personal escape hatches and reflects on the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The review praises the movie for its balance of gravity and humor and notes its exploration of treatment of the mentally ill and the potential of first aid in mental health.
Barbara Kihm argues against labeling individuals as crazy and advocates outpatient therapy and stronger prevention. She notes promising therapy results and urges more emotional problem handling education, comparing it to memorizing state capitals and praising Chanute for teacher training.
The Army allegedly slipped a forged promotion list past President Ford as part of a vendetta led by Sen. Strom Thurmond. Investigations by the Defense and Justice Departments were reportedly quashed, while Lt. Col. Wilfred Ebel emerged as a threatened rival to ROTC leadership amid a Pentagon political feud.
Senate commerce panel passes a deregulation bill for natural gas with key Kansas tie ins. Former Rep. William Roy aids Carter on health issues, fueling speculation about high office. A new Senate intelligence committee faces scrutiny after CIA disclosures, while a coal slurry pipeline debate yields laughs and delays in Congress.
Twenty five years ago this weekend the Kansas Bar Association holds its annual gathering in Topeka drawing most area lawyers. Fifty years ago notes recall Rev W R Woodward lecturing in the Klavern with Klansmen and Klanswomen urged to attend.
TOPEKA Kan. UPI Revenue Secretary Kent Kalb issued regulations to curb nonlicensed organizers from collecting bingo revenues. He cited a 25 game per day limit and forbid location owners from managing games. He warned that some landlords and associations seek to bypass the law by joining licensed groups and assisting operations. He also mandated records, banned contingent prize advertisements, and required prizes to be listed within the daily 1750 value cap.
Rep. Wilbur Mills recalls the Foxe scandal and offers sympathy to Rep. Wayne Hays after Hays admitted a personal relationship with Elizabeth Ray. The Ethics Committee may investigate, potentially jeopardizing Hays' career. Mills says the episode could turn into a learning moment and notes his own affair was not budget-related.
The notice lists mail and carrier subscription rates for area towns with tax included. Chanute post office boxholders pay higher rates, with annual and shorter-term options. It also notes carrier delivery in Chanute and states UPI holds exclusive republication rights for local news and UP dispatches.
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