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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1971
Page
2
Editorial warns the ambulance service stalemate in Neosho County risks human tragedy as Chanute residents face inadequate emergency care. It criticizes blaming and cost figures, urging action to restore timely first rate ambulance service.
The highway patrol reports delay and uncertainty in ambulance service outside Chanute. It calls for comprehensive care with trained personnel to sustain life until hospital arrival, warning that excuses are unacceptable if help is needed.
Herbert A. Meyer Jr. known as Hub Meyer editor and publisher of The Independence Daily Reporter died unexpectedly from a heart ailment at 58. He led Kansas newspaper circles, chaired the State Banking Board, and served as EU alumni president. He lived connected to Chanute and had a wife Mary Janet McDonald.
District 413 K U Reading Program opens June 1 at the public library after Memorial Day. Mrs. Alvin Jones coordinates with district librarians to extend awards through fall using school or public libraries. Miss Joanna Welch leads the program with strong hopes for gold and silver seals at ceremonies.
Graham Service opens a new livestock supply firm two miles east of Chanute on Highway K39. Operated by Mr and Mrs Ross Graham of Oak Wood Heights, the store features corral supplies live handling equipment novelties and western wear in a newly constructed building. The Grahams previously ran a service station near the site and began operations May 1.
Chanute will observe Memorial Day with a near shutdown of business and a service at Elmwood Cemetery led by the American Legion. Area delegations urge delaying Neosho flood control projects due to feared loss of residents' earning power. Chanute leads in oil discovery near Waverly with Locke & Co. drilling crew of local men.
Saturday features Lady L and Ten North Frederick among evening lineups with stars Sophia Loren Paul Newman Gary Cooper Diane orsi. Sunday presents Blast Off Marines and A Woman's Devotion plus Touch of Evil. Monday list includes Breakout Sergeant Deadhead A Millionaire for Christy Andy. Tuesday Wild Women Thunder Bay The Brigand Sing and Swing. Wednesday Apaches Last Battle Nearly a Nasty Accident Suez Band of Angels. Thursday Love Is a Many Splendored Thing The Violent Ones The Four Poster The Traitors Million Dollar Mermaid. Friday Law and Order Nine Hours to Rama Man without a Star Action of the Tiger The Black Room Island of Terror.
In Neosho County Kansas the Chanute zoning board schedules a public hearing on rezoning property from R1 to B2 in Burris Brothers Second Suburban Addition with details on lots and location. The probate court sets a hearing for the Will of Marion Showalter and appoints Wilma Showalter as Executrix without bond. notices to file defenses by June 16 1971 in Erie Kansas.
Minutiae columnist notes President Nixon praised Southern patience while decrying Northern hypocrisy. The piece questions northern wrongdoing and asks what actions the Justice Department has taken to curb hypocrisy affecting the Deep South.
A historical speech excerpt criticizes Northern hypocrisy over racial violence in Drew Mississippi. It recounts the 18 year old Etha Collier, an honor graduate, shot while black as activists tried to register voters. It argues night riders show hypocrisy and urge federal action.
Washington report describes an Israeli escorted 42 hour Sinai crossing to El Arish detailing empty beaches deserted villas and ongoing security fringe. It notes Arab mined roads grenades against vehicles and Bedouin nomads living in a disrupted frontier zone with a history tied to hashish trade and 1967 war fallout.
A correspondent reports from near Kantara on the Suez frontline. Egyptian and Israeli positions are tense with bunkers, dugouts, and mobile patrols while both sides prepare for possible ceasefire changes. Egyptian construction accelerates as Israeli observers note new fortifications and daily training under Russian supervision.
TV schedule notes the 55th Indy 500 taped at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an estimated winner’s purse of 272000. Other programs include Mannix FBI Bonanza and Mary Tyler Moore with various time slots and channel numbers.
Rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties include tax and various periods. Additional rates apply for outside trade territory and Chanute post office boxholders with notes on carrier delivery and AP credit. Also confirms AP republication rights and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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