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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
2
Editorial asks if July 15 will be doomsday for proposed half cent sales taxes in six Kansas counties. Cities seek revenue as distressed finance prompts lawmakers to restrict aid. Tax could replace or cut property taxes but risks more government.
Hutchinson News outlines a Justice Department brief arguing a right to surreptitious entry in cases of suspected foreign espionage, with approvals by the attorney general or the President. Criticism argues such a rule violates the Fourth Amendment and lacks judicial accountability.
A Kansas 2000 study warns of continued outmigration from the Southeast Kansas nine-county area. Despite rich resources, declines in transportation, housing, industry, and revenue are expected with rising social and health needs. The Kaw River corridor near Kansas City and Manhattan is slated for growth, while local participation and fiscal support remain low.
By Mail in Area Towns Having Carrier Delivery. With tax, 1-Year $18.54, 6 Months $9.79, 3 Months $5.15, 1-Month $1.20 By Mail to Chanute Post Office Boxholders in cluding applicable sales tax and postage: One year $27.81, Six months $13.90, Three months $6.95. By Carrier in Chanute $2.25 monthly plus ap plicable sales tax payable in advance. The United Press International is entitled ex clusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in the newspaper as well as all UPI news dispatches.
Southeast Kansas Library System Board met in Iola on May 29 with 134 attendees. The session covered eligibility and state aid distribution, talking book service relocation to regional centers, and budget studies showing possible cuts. The board adopted the budget and reduced allocations for nonlevying libraries. Gifts boosted the book budget from Kenneth Sanborn and Bill Meginity. In Yates Center Everybody's Grocery plans to reopen after a May 3 fire. owners Lang and Sue Martin announce the recovery.
Washington report reveals suppressed files alleging the Peace Corps drifted from its founding ideals. Volunteers faced red tape, indoctrination, and cultural misunderstandings, with reports of political manipulation and efforts to silence criticism. Officials defend the agency as humane and focused on human needs.
At today's city council meeting preliminary planning began for a sewage disposal plant east of the city costing about 300000 dollars. A bond issue will be placed before voters to cover construction. State Health Board advised only the new hospital can be connected to the system.
Attorney General Curt Schneider asks the Kansas Supreme Court to overturn a Sedgwick County District Court ruling blocking bingo gambling by country clubs and private clubs formed for pleasure. The case centers on a suit by Sedgwick DA Keith Sanborn to stop licenses to Lakeshore Club Brookside Club and Rolling Hills Country Club.
In Coolidge Kansas residents report the Arkansas River flowing at its strongest in years. Grain elevator manager Ohn Bergen says the river remains high but not flooded and water levels have dropped about a foot and a half from a recent peak. Colorado rains push runoff into Arkansas River tributaries.
Rep. Joe Skubitz announced Ft. Scott, Kansas receives an $850,000 Community Development Block Grant to fund water facilities, parks, streets and sewer system upgrades. The funds were authorized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Kansas State University expert John Brethour at the Hays station urges feeders to consider wheat as a supplemental grain due to potential shortfalls. He notes the six Great Plains states could miss 140 million bushels of feed grain before harvest and advises planning, price checks, and early contracting for summer needs.
Rep. Don Crumbaker heads the field for the Kansas VIP Cow-Chip Throwing Contest set for June 7 in Salina. Crumbaker won last year’s championship at the camping rally held at Central High School, which begins June 6.
Don Boyett resigns as editor of the Wichia Eagle Beacon effective immediately. The reasons were not released and no successor had been named. Boyett had served as editor for three years.
Those who err in spirit will come to understanding says Isaiah 29 24. Those who murmur will accept instruction and guidance through divine mercy and insight.
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