13 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
1
Republican gubernatorial candidate Morris Kay urged better cooperation between the governor and the legislature at a $10 per plate Chanute fundraiser for the Neosho County Republican Committee. He framed taxes as rising while services fall and urged tax relief such as removing sales tax on food and medicine.
Congress faced a tight timetable as lawmakers pressed to adjourn the 92nd session by weekend. A House-Senate conference on Social Security and Nixon's $250 billion spending ceiling loomed, with likely delays into Monday or Tuesday. The House approved a $74.3 billion defense appropriations bill as the Senate prepared a floor vote and debate on the spending cap.
Chilean leftist government seized control of national radio to broadcast government News and public service announcements Indefinite support strikes by small businesses and farmers pressured Allende as he declared a state of emergency Gasoline rationing and flour shortages followed while police blocked demonstrations and checkpoints were set up to keep strikers from blocking major highways The president defended press freedom vowing it would be maintained at all costs.
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with a low in the teens, Saturday warmer with highs in the 70s. The report includes national political debate on tax control, highway needs and a social security bill, with lawmakers Kay and Mansfield cited amid conference talks and a planned Kansas dinner.
Neosho County Community Junior College hosted Senior Day with 330 high school students from 21 schools touring the campus. An informational program followed tours, featuring talks by Dr. J. C. Sanders Steve Kinney and Dr. Eric Conard and a multimedia production by NCCJC Chorus Stage Band and actors.
County Supervisor James A. Hayes announced a 5-0 vote to allocate funds for live vegetation replacing $50,000 worth of plastic trees and shrubs on San Pedro streets, citing durability concerns. The move follows a three-year effort to swap artificial greenery for real plants.
A playful note laments the superstition around Friday the 13th and its proximity to Monday the 16th, reflecting a humorous take on unlucky dates. The fragment presents a cheeky aside about calendar quirks and timing.
A complaint signed Thursday accuses Stuart Shelanskey of entic ing and soliciting a minor for an unlawful act. He was arrested Monday and held in Chanute city jail awaiting arraignment. He posted a $500 bond on Thursday. The complaint was signed by Police Chief Lige Matlock as the girl's parents refused to sign.
Eldon Penner reports the United Fund drive has collected 3283 dollars and 95 cents by noon. The city aims for a 27260 dollar goal with an October 22 deadline.
Kansas party leaders forecast unprecedented split ticket voting in next month’s general election. Democratic chair Dreiling and Republican chair Falstad say Nixon likely to win Kansas again, while independents could lift several Democratic statewide races. They note voter independence rising and party labels fading in importance.
Congress sent President Nixon a bill for the first major pesticide reform in 25 years. The Senate approved a compromise creating rules to regulate chemical use in pest control by design, not just production and labeling, with provisions to streamline bans and reduce widespread damage.
The Senate tentatively schedules a vote on a $2.65 billion first installment of a 30 billion revenue sharing program. If approved, President Nixon is expected to sign, delivering funds to states cities and local governments.
President Nixon planned a breakfast briefing today with Henry Kissinger as the White House kept silent on progress toward ending the Vietnam War. Also invited was Secretary of State William Rogers, newly returned from talks with foreign ministers at the United Nations.
Civil rights lawyer James M. Nabrit III argued before the Supreme Court that Denver officials intentionally promoted segregation through boundary decisions and new schools. The case, the first from outside the South since 1954, was taken under advisement for a decision in the current term.
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