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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
2
An editorial condemns the Munich bloodbath as a failed tactic by Palestinian terrorists while faulting West German security for lax protection and bungled negotiations. It notes irony in Germany, recalls Nazi era trauma, and argues Jewish resilience and Olympic unity will grow stronger.
Wichita announces a sale of Meade County gas reserves by Imperial Oil Co to Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co for 50 cents per thousand cubic feet, the highest interstate field price on record. About 10 million cubic feet are involved. The move signals higher consumer bills as demand climbs and reserves shrink, though exploration may be spurred.
Keith Wright recalls a nightclub lockup incident when he found the exit was not relockable and he had to call the manager. He contrasts this with a barmaid who refused cigarettes for a patron citing harm, noting the era’s humor and evolving attitudes.
Washington coverage details Maurice Stans using corporate channels to route individual political gifts, with Montgomery Ward and Litton Industries cited as examples. The piece notes the legal ban on corporate contributions and describes how executives were contacted to pool checks for the Nixon re election effort. Israel's Meir tells U S Democrats she wants neutrality in the presidential race amid discussions on Middle East peace and refugee issues.
The Olympic Village attack prompted a rapid network race to use satellite feeds. ABC led with live coverage from near Building 31 while CBS secured satellite time for a full hour report. NBC managed limited live air and pooled later coverage, with ABC's Jim McKay providing restrained on-site reporting amid conflicting early details.
Georgetown University Hospital unveils an automated system to prevent blood type mismatches. Patients wear ID bracelets. a mobile reader stamps their number on blood samples and links the typed cross matched blood bag from the Red Cross to the patient.
Weekend police activity included theft of a 400 pound lift jack from a business office and a hoodlum rummaging a desk at Alcott school. The city reports an 80 block street resurfacing program nearing completion and new Santa Fe master mechanic G F Tier and wife will move to 7th and Lafayette after this week.
Superintendent Milo Peterson reports total enrollment of 480 after the first week of classes. Altoona Stades have 112 students with 18 kindergartners and grades by numbers. Midway has 13 kindergartners to 26 in sixth grade. Junior High totals 113 with 31 seventh graders, 39 eighth, 43 ninth. Senior High 121 with 44 tenth, 39 eleventh, 38 twelfth. The scripture Psalm 139 4 accompanies the verse.
The feature lists major events on Sept 7 including Brazil’s 1822 independence and Elizabeth I’s 1533 birth. It notes WWII Blitz beginnings in 1940 and Truman’s 1945 surrender papers aboard the Missouri. Also mentions Pittsburg Hydroline bid, education loan panel, and Northern Ireland talks. Birthdays include King Baudouin and Peter Lawford.
Channel lineups show advance schedules with last minute changes unlikely. Fox, NBC, and CBS air a mix of dramas comedies and features including It Was Short Summer Charlie Brown and The Tiger Makes Out with news wraps and sports final Tonight Show and Cavett segments rounding out late night listings.
A Monday to Friday listing of TV programs across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF with times for The Parent Game Annie Emergency Wagon Train Evening At Pops Big Valley Love American Style The Partners News Tonight Show Dick Cavett Paul Harvey I Love Lucy The Great McGinty and related films and specials.
Publication outlines yearly and short term subscription prices for Nevene Allen Wilson Woodson counties and surrounding areas. Rates include Kansas sales tax and vary by delivery method and location.
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