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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1973
Page
1
Circuit Court Judge Jack I. Sperling ruled a city ordinance banning men from dressing as women and vice versa unconstitutional. He said the measure violated equal protection and noted crimes like murder and rape are unrelated to clothing. He added courts should not decide such matters of dress.
U S Treasury Secretary George P Shultz forecast a basic balance of payments surplus for 1974 and a trade surplus after years of deficit He spoke at the IMF World Bank meeting saying surpluses appear likely next year Interior Secretary Morton urged Nixon to ration heating oil for the winter alongside energy adviser John A Love at the Western Governors Conference
The United States has recognized the Chilean military regime in Santiago, joining about 20 nations. Major U.S. copper firms are expected to push for talks on compensation for Chilean holdings nationalized under President Allende.
W. A. Tony Boyle former United Mine Workers president lies in a coma in a Washington hospital after a possible stroke. He faces murder charges in the 1969 Yablonski killings and has not regained consciousness since Monday while described as extremely unstable. Pension reform progress noted as House Ways and Means Committee to start work next Monday amid Senate approval of a private retirement safeguards bill.
Washington reports gasoline prices likely to climb this week and letter postage may increase soon. Analysts note a potential drop in high interest rates as Treasury bill rates fall by over one percent, signaling easing pressure.
Marsh Thomson says Justice Department sources fed a report alleging Agnew received funds from Joel Kline acting as conduit to Maryland officials. Separately Nixon lawyers ask Judge Sric a to reject Senate panel bid for White House tape recordings, arguing impeachment is the sole constitutional remedy.
A devastating tornado and storms damaged Humboldt and Cha nute area farms and towns. John Swindle survived a mobile home ordeal near Humboldt while Gwen Industries camper plant suffered extensive damage. Five Fredonia homes were demolished as the storm system spawned multiple tornadoes across Allen and Wilson counties.
Intermittent showers and thunderstorms are forecast tonight and Wednesday with gradual diminishing by Wednesday afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Tonight low in the 60s to near 70, Wednesday high 75 to 80. Precipitation chances 80 percent tonight and 70 percent Wednesday.
City Commission heard bids for the asphalt plant likely exceeding the $100 000 voter approved. G W Van Kepple Kansas City led most bids including 30804 for plant and pollution controls and 10238 for a storage tank. Berry Tractor Co Wichita had the low 23245 55 bid for paving layer and joint matcher.
Senate testimony has E. Howard Hunt suggesting a Watergate burglar may have been a double agent, specifically Alfred Baldwin who monitored the tap at Democratic HQ and later testified against colleagues. Hunt questions Baldwin’s background and police awareness during the 1972 break in.
Three Emporia residents Thomas Baker Beth Uphoff and Sammy Sutherland were charged in Chanute City Court with drug offenses after a May stopped car yielded 358 grams of methamphetamine in a suitcase. Bond set at 10000 each. Contents included 6800 in two billfolds and the vehicle was seized under a search warrant. The amount and street value prompted charges of intent to sell the methamphetamine, an opiate under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew held a lengthy morning talk after Nixon received a verbal Justice Department assessment of the investigation into Agnew. Deputy Press Secretary Warren said the meeting, the second in a week, occurred in the Old Executive Office Building near the White House and Nixon did not ask Agnew to resign.
The Chanute Rotary Club completed plans for its annual chicken barbecue on October 6 at the Masonic Temple. Proceeds fund Rotary scholarships and local community projects. Five Rotary teams will participate and prize money will support the Chanute Chamber of Commerce float in the Christmas parade.
A fragment notes that a football game on two channels could have upset people if tornadoes had not occurred. The line links weather disruption to audience frustration amid a televised contest.
Astronauts Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma prepare to splash down in the Pacific aboard the Apollo ferry after a 592 day mission. They will rely on two functioning thrusters and a main engine to reach Earth. The USS New Orleans will recover the crew.
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