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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
2
The piece blasts Chanute for neglecting diseased elm trees along avenues. It cites minimal city action beyond a brief joint removal program and cites lack of funds and indifference as causes, warning the hazard will worsen without a planned effort and faster removal.
Preliminary figures suggest Kansas districts enroll fewer students with District 413 centered in Chanute reporting about 90 fewer pupils than last year. The trend could shift focus from brick and mortar to selective recruitment, upgraded faculties, and individualized instruction as a new era in Kansas education begins.
President Nixon defends executive privilege for a second time amid a Senate dispute led by J. W. Fulbright over a five year plan for military assistance. Defense Secretary Laird says no such document exists, while Staats reports Pentagon plans existence.
The Tribune plans to relocate its 2 ton duplex press to the new plant at 13 15 S High land during Labor Day weekend. A dozen men will dismantle the old press on North Lincoln and haul it to the new building for reassembly. Part of the stereotyping equipment and mailing department will follow, while business editorial and advertising stay until the move is complete.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry profiles Raymond Burr as he begins his fifth Ironside season while championing handicapped rights. Burr campaigns for wider building entrances ramps at crosswalks and accessible hotels and apartments. He also owns an island in Fiji and grows orchids aiming to breed a blue orchid. progress on the flower is seven years from seed to bloom.
The piece argues that presidents can declare new days but cannot easily alter bureaucratic direction. It emphasizes policy stems from practice, not declarations, and notes few avenues exist for a president to determine government course, urging positive use of power for public interest.
The piece accuses President Nixon of failing to provide leadership on desegregation and busing while citing his opposition to Supreme Court rulings. It condemns his actions as protecting political gains for George Wallace and harming educational justice.
Washington lawmakers accuse President Nixon and Deputy Attorney General Richard Klein Dienst of guiding a partisan effort to smear Democrats. They cite SEC actions against Texas dealer Frank Sharp who received immunity for testimony against top Texas Democrats including Gov. Preston Smith and Speaker Gus Mutscher.
A 200 page August 5 1969 memo leveled unsubstantiated charges against Senators Long Hartke Montoya and others. DOJ soughtleniency for a aide in exchange for testimony, while others received invites and subpoenas amid a broader inquiry into Democratic figures and the Nixon Administration.
Topeka opinion from Attorney General Vern Miller says the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act applies when car passengers are injured in crashes. The ruling hinges on negligence by the operator and requires the driver to post security if no hearing is requested or if a judge finds a reasonable likelihood of judgment.
In Port Elizabeth South Africa farmer H P Bakkes called a vet after cows stopped eating and stopped giving milk. The surgeon removed stones golf ball sized and other debris from their stomachs including glass and barbed wire. The cattle resumed normal eating and milk production.
TV schedule itemizes Oral Roberts hosting Don Ho and Lani Custino in Hawaii with Don Ho and the Surfers, plus Keith Michell and Ter ry Thomas on London program. Kansas City Royals play Milwaukee Brewers while unemployment special When Johnny Comes Marching Home airs.
The Kansas City television log lists weekday prime time lineups across channels KCMO TV KUHI TV KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF including programs like Ironside Bewitched Danny Thomas American Dream and The Tonight Show. Listings include time slots from 6:30 to 12:20 with news and weather segments and feature films and talk shows for Sept 2.
Today is Wednesday September 1 1971 the 244th day of the year. The brief notes recall events from past years across politics sport science and culture in a concise historical roundup.
John Muir, early conservationist, helped save Yosemite Valley and giant Sequoias from industry. He traveled widely to study birds and plants, with trees his focus, and inspired public awareness through essays and travel.
Rates show by mail in Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with tax included. Prices cover one year and various monthly terms with Kansas tax. Outside trade territory rates apply, plus area town carrier and Chanute post office options. AP news usage rights noted.
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