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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues secrecy under executive privilege threatens democracy. It cites Nixon, Fulbright, and rising centralization as risks to constitutional balance, urging Congress to scrutinize military aid and Pentagon spending amid Vietnam era dangers.
The piece argues the Justice Department seeks to criminalize Senator Mike Gravel for publicly reading Pentagon Papers. It claims the move threatens constitutional limits and hints at executive overreach, contrasting it with Supreme Court rulings on national security.
A religious pamphlet-style message argues Jesus Christ is not a mere superstar but the bright and morning star. It urges acceptance as Saviour and Lord, promising that God will prove Himself and may lead believers through suffering to affirm his true identity.
Kissinger tells Nixon the United States can leverage China and Russia against each other to press a Vietnam settlement. He argues the Kremlin fears a U.S. deal with Beijing that weakens Soviet influence, and Moscow may seek to take the lead in arranging peace. The dynamic pits China’s and Russia’s competing interests in Southeast Asia.
Washington watchers note shifting Sino Soviet dynamics as China and the United States maneuver around Vietnam. Kissinger aims to exploit communist rivalry to press for peace while internal Transportation Department resistance surfaces against rail transit. Francis Turner pushes subway opposition, clashing with Villarreal and Volpe on transit policy. A Highway Action Coalition forms with groups like the Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth.
A humorous reflection on being a slow starter in life and work. The narrator recalls early rising military routines, awkward mornings, and the struggle to wake, noting that brilliance often comes later. He documents late night notes on big questions and quirky maxims like lay off beer after midnight.
Saturday features Kangaroo and In This Our Life with stars Maureen O Hara, Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent. Sunday offers Owen Marshall, Walk on the Wild Side, Sign of the Pagan, Dragonwyck, and more star attractions.
Events span 1777 Washington defeat at Brandywine near Wilmington. 1814 Lake Champlain British victory. 1850 Jenny Lind debuts in New York. 1940 Churchill warns of invasion. 1963 USC ends segregation. Eisenhower Cuba plans denial. 1968 ties to Vietnam elections. 1970s Cuban refugees training. 1980s hostage crisis in Jordan desert.
The 1,000 workers on the Fall River Dam project resumed work today after walking off Monday over pay. In other items, the Senior High School girls drum corps win support to buy instruments, and Cha nute Ice & Light Co. ice carriers held their annual outing at Allen's Lake with 35 employees attending. A multiracial hotel opens at Jan Smuts International Airport in Johannesburg, promising equality for all guests under the law.
Prime time schedule shows 247-Decisions, 247-Peggy Fleming, 247-Miss America, 247-Jane Eyre, and 247-Lawrence Welk among others. Notable items include My Three Sons Annie Mannix and This Is Your Life with multiple host segments and guest stars.
A Monday September 13 daytime TV grid lists programs across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute. Evening slots show High Chaparral Fall Premiere Petticoat Junction Gunsmoke I Love Lucy Doris Day World Press Laugh In Hogan's Heroes Tonight Show and more across multiple channels.
Chanute Public Librarian surveys how media obsession with issues fuels national debate and dulls sensibilities. He cites titles on population control nuclear pollution compulsory birth control and slavery in western civilization, alongside works challenging establishment and taxes and peacemaking.
A daily scripture notes guidance to live humbly and kindly toward others. It urges readers not to think too highly of themselves and to be reconciled with people of low estate.
The Chanute Tribune issue presents the newspaper masthead with publisher Dwight McCreight editor Terry Murphy and advertising director F M Harris. It lists subscription rates for in and out of trade territory, local carrier and boxholder options, and notes AP and bureau affiliations.
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