This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
2
Editorial questions GOP candidate Morris Kay proposal to reward information leading to drug pusher convictions. The piece criticizes a bounty as a shortcut and warns of neighbor turning on neighbor and overreach akin to 1984. It notes liquor as a potential missing target and mocks the plan.
A national Farmers Organization tale recounts a red hen who plants and bakes bread after neighbors refuse to help. Pressured by a government agent and welfare critics, the hen shares one loaf with each neighbor, then bakes no more, leaving readers to ponder fairness and work.
A foreign correspondent recounts his failed attempt to visit Roger Ranney, imprisoned on Aegina since his 1961 murder conviction. Embassy officials denied access, noting Ranney’s continued confinement under Greece's current regime, with two pardon petitions previously denied.
Investigators say President Nixon aides orchestrated a campaign to undermine Democrats. Actions included the Canuck letter against Muskie and covert efforts to boost George Wallace in primaries. Henry Jackson and George McGovern campaigns also faced sabotage to shape the nomination battle.
The Washington Post reports allegations of coordinated sabotage and harassment aimed at George McGovern and other 1972 candidates. White House aides including Haldeman and Chapin face links to dirty tricks, while phony flyers and false calls disrupted Muskie and Jackson campaigns in Florida New Hampshire and California.
A memoial building gathering voted to dissolve the City Federation of Women's clubs after low turnout, ending a once influential local group. Gasoline refinery workers labored post fire at MFA oil North Santa Fe plant. high school football beat Humboldt 14 0 with whitewash revenge. McGovern campaign faced fake Hart calls to Meany and others. Cronkite flagged phonies.
A Bible verse from Psalm 22:26 notes the meek will eat and be satisfied and those who seek the Lord will have renewed life. The text emphasizes praise and lasting spiritual vitality for believers.
Republican Charles D. McAtee seeking the 2nd District seat thanked Gov. Robert Docking for his endorsement and asked for equal time at a Docking rally. McAtee sent a telegram from Topeka requesting access at any rally in his district as Docking appeared with Nixon and Edward Nixon.
Salida Colorado law makes it illegal to engage in sports that frighten horses and to instigate dog fights, a misdemeanor. The entry also lists Today in History entries including Yorktown, Napoleon, Guadalcanal, Suez withdrawal, MLK arrest, and other events.
Channel advance listings show last minute program shifts including The Mod Squad The Waltons The Men Owen Marshall and The Legend of Lylah Clare. Evening lineup features The Long Ships Saddle The Wind Tonight Show Dick Cavett Dracula Has Risen From The Grave and Great Victor Herbert with multiple air times and themed movies.
A condensed Friday evening lineup lists programs on KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU Chanute and WDAF with episodes of The Parent Game Hollywood Squares Partridge Family The Brady Bunch The Air Pirates Room 222 The Americans The Family Game News Weather Tonight Show Cavett Harvey and late sport and film entries including Mars Needs Women and Hostage amid downtimes.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription prices for various terms and delivery options. Rates apply to trade territory in Kansas with tax details, outside territory, area towns with carrier delivery, Chanute post office boxholders, and Chanute carrier service. Terms include annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly plans with tax disclosures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.