Editorial Delays Stall Economy in Chanute
The piece argues that stringent pollution standards slow major industries including Ash Grove Cement Co and Alcorn Corp in Chanute. It cites federal EPA delays in setting waste discharge rules, political jockeying, and industry pressure, contending uncertainty hinders capital improvements and a potential Nixon boost hinges on clear standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Grove Cement Co
Chanute
Alcorn Corporation
Alcorn
Kansas budget crunch confronts state colleges and universities
The piece argues a deeper austerity for Kansas state schools as enrollments plateau and junior colleges absorb growth. It notes legislators proposing $15 million in revenue and the Regents trimming requests to $22.85 million, raising tuition and risking access while threatening Kansas agriculture through potential cuts to K State and Fort Hays research and extension work.
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Kansas
Board of Regents
Kansas State
Fort Hays
Americans Abandon 5000 Vietnamese-Child Foes In Saigon Streets
Washington AP: Klein of International Social Services says about 5000 children fathered by American GIs aged infants to six are left in Saigon and surrounding areas. Another 5000 Vietnamese orphans, mostly war‑related, are in local homes or orphanages. He calls for U.S. action and funding.
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Washington
Indochina
Saigon
Welles Klein
International Social Services
Klein
Vietnam
Nixon
Court Ruling Casts Doubt On Military Convictions
A federal judge ruled that a 1969 Supreme Court decision retroactively bans trying service members for civilian crimes by court martial. The ruling could affect about 450,000 Army court-martialed men since 1941, expunging one auto theft conviction and altering a related discharge.
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New York
Supreme Court
Asst
U.S. Atty
Bruce F. Smith
U.S. District Court
Jack B. Weinstein
Weinstein
U.S
Robert Morse
Morse
Flemings
Pennsylvania
Prairie National Park proposal sparks questions on scope
The author questions the aims of creating a Prairie National Park and cites Congressman Joe Skubitz, who has explored the idea but notes the plan may exceed mere scenic viewing of bluestem country. The writer doubts a full park is necessary for preserving the prairie landscape.
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Joe Skubitz
Joe
Yellowstone National Park
Skubitz
Prairie Park plan lacks firm details and scope
Terry Murphy notes uncertainty over Prairie Park proposals. Some supporters favor scenic easements along roads while others push a larger plan with camping and picnicking. Critics warn crowding could harm prairie, questioning who should manage access and urging clearer answers before land purchase.
Chuck Jones Creates Curiosity Shop For ABC TV
Hollywood AP Chuck Jones unveils Curiosity Shop a new ABC TV children's show starting Sept 11 on Saturdays. The program uses familiar objects to spark ideas with Professor Trivia a worm who lives in a book delivering quirky facts. Jones aims to showcase talented creators over safe ideas.
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Hollywood
Chuck Jones
Curiosity Shop
Abc-Tv
Jones
Bugs Bunny
Road Runner
Wile E. Coyote
Trivia
George Washington Bridge
Television
ABC
Network
Harold Ross
New Yorker
Survival risky after wreck and entrapment
Washington reports that despite rapid moves toward survivors' protection in auto wrecks, little is done to ease escape after crashes. An Oklahoma study for the Department of Transportation cites 3,500 auto fire deaths and 1,000 drownings annually, with entrapment and door jams common even in standard cars.
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Washington
University of Oklahoma
Department of Transportation
Transportation Department
Oklahoma Group
Oklahoma
Seaport Scheme Outlined for Chanute via Kansas City Channel
A bold unsigned letter, postmarked Kansas City, proposes a new river channel from Kansas City to Houston through Chanute. The plan envisions a river 25 feet deep and 100 feet wide at the top to end flood dangers in the lower Mississippi valley. Mayor John Hargrave offered no commitment from city commissioners. Rail travel remains heavy with rate increases due July 26. A circus crowd watched Santa Fe loading at Main Street. reports of an elephant bumping a buggy were unconfirmed.
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Chanute
Mississippi River
John Hargrave
Kansas City
Houston
Tex
Santa Fe
Today’s Bible Verse Exodus duty on stranger restraint
A humbling biblical verse from Exodus 22 21 warns against vexing or oppressing strangers reminding readers that they were once strangers in Egypt and should show mercy. The line underlines hospitality and restraint toward newcomers.
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Egypt
Evening TV Schedule and Featured Programs
Tonight features Buffy and Mrs Beasley in Family Affair with other lineups across channels. Highlights include Lancer with a land-boom swindler, ABC news special Strangers in Their Own Land on NYC Puerto Rican issues, and late movies such as Knock on Any Door and Heaven Can Wait with talk shows Dick Cavett Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson.
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ABC News
U.S
New York City
Action Playhouse
Lancer
Washington Review
Ironside
Danny Thomas
Dan
Adam
Dean Martin
Ghost and
Mrs. Muir
Dick Cavett
Merv Griffin
Johnny Carson
Daniel Boone
Television Log Daytime Schedules For July 8
TV entries list daytime and evening programs on Kansas stations KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WDAF and others. Highlights include The Brady Bunch Nanny Firing Line Star Trek The Odd Couple and Love American Style with news and Tonight Show segments.
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Kcmo.tv
Kuhi-Tv
Koam.-Tv
Kmbc.tv
Ktwu.-Tv
Kode-Tv
Wibw.-Tv
Ktew-Tv
Wdaf.-Tv
Chanute
Backlash
Andy Griffith
Big Valley
Old California
Cape Fear
Dick Cavett
Meryv Griffin
Today in History highlights for July 22 1971
The column lists events on this date: Wiley Post’s solo round the world flight in 1933, Napoleon’s Cairo capture in 1798, Dillinger’s death in 1934, Palermo fell in 1943, Panama Declaration in 1956, Kennedy rail strike push in 1963, Bi zerte siege end in 1973, Cleveland riots in 1963, and 196? Hindu pilgrim flood tragedy in the Himalayas.
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Wiley Post
Napoleon Bonaparte
Cairo
John Dillinger
FBI
Chicago
Chanute Tribune Reader Rates and Delivery Options
Chanute Tribune lists subscription prices for various regions and delivery methods. Rates include state and local taxes, with options for mail in trade territory, outside trade territory, area towns with carrier service, Chanute boxholders, and Chanute carrier delivery. Also notes AP and Bureau affiliations.
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Neosho
Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kan
Kansas
Chanute
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Mike) Harris
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