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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1972
Page
2
The attorney general’s office investigates bribery and blackmail allegations involving contestants at Pratt’s Miss Kansas Pageant. Reports note sexual overtones and harassment concerns while praising past winners and urging safeguards to protect the pageant’s reputation and attract future candidates.
The author condemns indiscriminate distribution of campaign cards and posters and the nuisance of stickers on surfaces. It notes tacking signs on utility poles endangers workers and is unsightly, with warnings about illegality ignored. The piece assigns blame to overzealous campaign staff rather than candidates.
A traveling family praised Chanute for its Safari Campground and Safari Museum. They met Chief Lige Matlock and found the town welcoming. Anna Lou Mattix, who runs the museum, and the museum itself were highlighted as assets. The visitors said they will return.
A mother and daughter separated by adoption reunite after 25 years, as the California daughter locates her family with help from a doctor. The clan, once split by alcoholism and sorrow, celebrates a healing year and a profound sense of fate.
Washington inquiry by Sen. Gaylord Nelson targets major OTC cough and cold products including Allc rest Ben mid and Vicks inhalers. His staff cites medical literature showing potential dangers for diabetes heart disease high blood pressure and thyroid conditions. He criticizes industry for vague warnings and TV ads promising quick relief.
The piece links concerns over cold remedy side effects to potential FCC regulation gaps and upcoming hearings. It also reports CIA and Syrian officials commenting on Syria, Fatah, and Jordan amid the Black September context, with Mustafa Talas reiterating Syria’s stance against further provocation and lessons from 1970.
Chanute Public Librarian notes forecasts from Shuman's The Kondratieff Wave claiming a 52 year cycle in the US economy and predicts the seventies will be great. Other new books span Congress, property power, anti-life insurance, personality, family, and biographies.
Independence report shows Joseph M. Smith named Montgomery County farm agent effective Oct. 1, succeeding Robert Nuttelman who becomes soils and crops specialist for a 19 county area based in Hutchinson. Smith previously led Woodson County for three years and served two years as Miami County 4 H agent.
A Bible verse asks Who do you say I am from Matthew 16 15. Jesus challenges his disciples to reveal their understanding of his identity and mission.
A $100 per plate National Salute to Bob Dole dinner will be held Oct, 2 in Wichita. Clinton Engstrand, chair, said Republicans nationwide will attend to honor Sen. Bob Dole as Republican national chairman and raise funds for the Kansas State Republican Committee to aid governor and other GOP candidates.
Twenty five years ago reports said negotiations were underway to finish two bridges on the K39 relocation east of Chanute after five years dormancy. Agreements were reached by the original contractor the highway commission and the governor's renegotiation committee to complete the project at current costs.
Channels publish advance schedules but warn last minute changes may occur. Program highlights include Bonanza season debut with Bonnie Bedelia, Maude with Bea Arthur, The Longest Night crime drama, Marcus Welby M D season premiere, and classic Island shows like Hollywood Squares and Dragnet.
The Tribune lists Monday to Friday daytime lineups for KCMO Channel 5 KUHI Channel 16 KOAM Channel 7 KMBC Channel 9 KTWU Channel 11 KODE Channel 12 WIBW Channel 13 KTEW Channel 2 Chanute Channel 3 WDAF Channel 4 and WED evening slots. Programs include Lassie Hollywood Squares Emergency Price is Right Hank Stram Green Acres Carol Burnett Attica Commission Report Mystery Movie Medical Center Cannon Search Julie Andrews Paul Harvey Divorce Court Hands Across the Table and Story of Jesus with time slots across 6 7 9 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 1.
Historic notes mark 1814 Baltimore defense in War of 1812 and Henry Hudson’s river entry in 1609. Other items include Mussolini’s 1943 kidnap, 1944 Allied push into Germany, 1945 MacArthur Dissolution of Black Dragon Society, 1953 JFK wedding, and several anniversary entries with notable births and quotes.
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