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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1971
Page
2
The piece critiques Republican reactions to Muskie remarks about a black vice president candidate and cites Gallup polls showing growing voter openness. It notes past bias against Catholics, argues prejudice is fading, and urges a future free of racial or ethnic distinctions.
A local letter argues that lack of town support and selective playing time hurt football interest. The writer complains many eighth graders played little or not at all and questions why some youths feel like losers, linking attitudes to team struggles.
A Veterans Day Parade observer notes adults sometimes disrespect the flag by not removing hats and urges self reflection before criticizing youth. One man did remove his hat as the flag passed, prompting a call to examine personal past conduct.
In Topeka a local player recalls earning the nickname John Unitas of three man football on a vacant lot. He describes the Center-Tailback Huddle and the era’s high stakes as the sport gained its unique form of play with minimal players and a two man rush.
AP notes NBCs Mystery Movie features Peter Falk as Lt Columbo in a standout Columbo episode with Eddie Albert as a slick heavy. The 90 minute format follows the crime from opening scene to solution as Falks unassuming detective unravels a corrupt generals deed. The season includes Columbo McCloud and McMillan and Wife as CBS faces other production hurdles with Sandy Duncan hospitalized and potential eye surgery.
General William Westmoreland demands strict hair length standards and rules on sideburns for all soldiers and recruits. An Army circular clarifies a recruitment ad photo does not depict a compliant soldier and warns of firm corrective action for violations. The move comes as the service faces race, drugs, and discipline issues.
Private aides state the Phase II aim is wage control to restrain production costs as wage growth outpaced output. The White House will posture on prices and profits, but the key target remains wages influencing the cost of production and inflation.
About 7 900 turkeys from four area farms owned by Jim White Floyd Potter Albert Harms and E L Salzman were designated for market before Christmas with most destined for holiday tables. Chanute hosted political activity as major party nominees gathered for speeches and a potential post site in Neosho County. Vernon McCune and Lena Bowman represented the high school journalism class as delegates to a KU conference.
Yates Center high school band under Harold Bolan will participate in the 27th University of Kansas Band Day on Saturday. Kansas and Missouri rivals send over 7,200 students including musicians and drum majors to the event in Lawrence.
Emergency notice instructs readers to contact their Tribune carrier and dial 431 3400 at 5 30 p m if the carrier is late or unavailable.
Prime time features Flip Wilson and Melba Moore, Smothers Brothers, Alias Smith and Jones, and Longstreet. Late night includes Dr. Kildare and Riding Clear of Diablo with films My Darling Clementine and Along Came a Spider.
Evening lineups list multiple stations and shows for Monday October 29 including High Chaparral Andy Griffith Open, Hogan's Heroes, Adam 12, Brady Bunch and Partridge Family. Late night features Murder She Wrote and Love American Style with 12:05 Dr Kildare and Island of Terror closing.
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