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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
2
Editorial recalls Eisenhower’s 1952 Abilene address warning against military waste and the dangers of inflation high taxes and political extremes. It argues his call for accountable spending and active citizen participation framed postwar policy and equality goals that shaped America’s path.
The Manhattan paper cites widespread private backroom meetings by officials and Kansas boards. Topeka Mayor Bill McCormick proposes an ordinance requiring all meetings to be open, arguing open deliberations inform voters and protect public welfare.
AP reports Harold B. Scott of the Commerce Department says Canadians misread the U S move on import surcharges arguing for Canada’s exemption. He notes Canada’s special ties with the United States and says the surcharge should be applied universally to avoid unfairness while criticizing what he sees as Canadian self-absorption and a wish to be treated as an independent economy.
The history notes include Kennedy ordering a quarantine of Cuba in 1962 after Soviet missiles were found, Peter the Great becoming Czar in 1721, Princeton University chartered in 1746, and other 18th to 20th century milestones. It also recalls a 1971 day with past and recent events.
CBS aired three hours of actuality programs on Thursday night. Picasso biography, Morley Safer on autos, and a segment on Mexican American militancy highlighted CBS Reports 60 Minutes and a focused discussion of urban race issues. The Picasso piece included rich visuals and Collingwood commentary. the Chicano segment examined discrimination and policing in Los Angeles.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports former Texas attorney general Will Wilson faces renewed scrutiny amid links to Frank Sharp and the Moody Foundation tied American National Insurance Galveston fraud. Stockholders sue to unwind the foundation’s control amid alleged private gains.
A World War II era Flying Fortress carrying seven crew and four passengers crash landed and burned at the city airport with two injuries reported. Air corps officials from Independence investigated the charred remains as five Middletown Ohio aircraft arrived for parts and testing by CAA inspectors. A Grant township distillery was shut down by Sheriff Reynolds and Under sheriff Wille. two men were arrested.
TV listings show KUHI KT influences with a dense slate on Saturday Oct 23 and Sunday Oct 24. Notable program clusters include children's cartoons in the morning, a mix of Westerns dramas and variety shows through the afternoon, and prime time features like Bonanza FBI Masterpiece Theater and Perry Mason with sports and religious programming interspersed.
A chaotic prime time guide lists Chicago Teddy Bears in a horse race scheme with Big Nick. various programs cover Dubai blood trade, West German army fashion, Lourdes spirituality, and marine concerns. Evening lineup includes High Chaparral, Andy Griffith, Hogan's Heroes, Partridge Family, and late films like Zorba the Greek and Queen of the Nile.
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