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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1972
Page
2
The two year old act is a failure due to a confusing distribution formula. Elderly Kansas residents pay property taxes first and receive partial relief later, often borrowing to do so. Expansion to a $6000 income ceiling may help some, but the system still blocks low income elderly from real relief.
Atty. Gen. Vera Miller advocates equal application of campaign finance laws. Nine legislative candidates reportedly exceeded the $500 limit for self expenditure, with violations ranging from double the limit to $18. Fines can reach $1,000 plus removal from office for two years, and enforcement could extend to political candidates as with alcohol and gambling.
On September 20 historical milestones include Magellan setting out from Spain in 1519, Salamis naval victory in 480 B.C., Italy unified in 1870, Arthur becoming president in 1881, Kiev falls in 1941, UN admission of 13 nations in 1960, and Kennedy's lunar proposal in 1963. Birthdays noted for Sophia Loren, James Galanos, and S. Dillon Ripley.
The Clunies-Ross family, rulers of 27 Indian Ocean islands once granted by Queen Victoria, maintain a barefoot ceremonial rule with a dagger belt and no police. The 52 square mile Cocos Islands house about 485 Malays, with governance described as by consent rather than absolute authority.
A fragmentary report links a historical debate with Clunies-Ross over island governance and a quirky California incident. A California highway patrolman chased an armored car leaking cash after a rain of silver dollars on Interstate 80 near Sacramento. The tale blends political tension with a strange roadside event and ends abruptly with a four thousand dollar figure.
Keith Wright notes gold coins spilled from a back door as police and workers search for the loot bound for Nevada casinos. In Cardiff a giant tapioca pudding on a Swiss freighter caused a faux disaster until firefighters and crew stabilized the ship. sugar and cream for dessert remained missing.
AP reports May gloom for U S television networks attributed to FCC actions. The piece notes past FCC moves by Minow and the 1971 prime time access rule, now sparking unions to seek 13 weeks of reruns capped and 12 weeks of first run programming, while networks warn of financial losses.
Washington reports say a Muskie subcommittee studied rivals George McGovern Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace during the presidential primaries. Internal memos accuse McGovern of hypocrisy re Vietnam and cite earlier pro war votes and remarks as evidence of heartache over the war.
The document details liberal ratings comparisons among McGovern Muskie and Humphrey, criticizes Wallace's record as Alabama governor, and notes staffers voluntary involvement in producing negative research memos during the 1960s campaign.
The notice instructs readers to call 491-3400 at 5.30 p.m. if the Tribune carrier misses a delivery. It provides a fallback contact procedure for missed issues.
The document lists multiple channels and times for shows such as Adam 12 Haunts of the Very Rich Medical Center Cannon and The Search with actors Tony Franciosa Cloris Leachman Ed Asner Julie Andrews and Dick Cavett It notes last minute substitutions and ad hoc scheduling across 7 00 to 12 35 time slots including 7 30 Mystery Movie Film Odyssey and Kona Coast The Foxes of Harrow The Tonight Show and The Major and The Minor appear in late listings
Tribune's TV log lists station channels and show lineups from 6:30 to 2:05 am for KCMO TV 5 KUHI ny Ch 16 Chanute Ch 4 WDAF TV 4. Programs include The Waltons The Mod Squad Ironside Owen Marshall Julia Disappearing shows and late news and movies such as Curse of Frankenstein This Gun For Hire.
Twenty one Brownie Girl Scouts met with Mrs. Frank Noble and Mrs. Paul Richard on September 18 at Lincoln School. The Brownie Promise was practiced and the origin of the Brownies name was read. A new game was learned and future meeting plans were discussed. Troop 121 representatives Liana Sauders Dana Coble Anita Gilliland and Lisa Wallace will attend Independence on September 30 to plan the 1972 Cadette event. Games were played and the group did a scavenger hunt. The Toddler patrol won. Camp craft badge work will start at the September 25 meeting. At Grace Episcopal Church on September 14 18 Cadette Scouts with Mrs. Ray Almond Mrs. Wanda Sauders and guests were present. Refreshments were served by Morgen Mills Janice Almond and Misses Coble and Wallace.
Twenty Five Years Ago entry notes twelve new members joining the Talk of the Month Club with Carl G. Normelli as manager secretary. The group plans monthly dinner meetings at the Tioga Inn during the fall and winter, bringing total enrollment to about 120.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription prices for in town and mail delivery options. Rates vary by territory with taxes and monthly plans. notices include carriers and mail office details and AP rights.
A lively look at Emily Hahn life and travels from New York to California in the 1920s to Congo and China. The reviewer notes her adventures read like fairy tales and praises the engaging memoir style as Hahn now splits time between New Haven and England.
Notice states same day service for classifieds placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays or 1 p m Friday for Saturday run. Display style ads must be placed by 12 noon the day before. Dial 431 4100.
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