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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
2
A Kansas Water Resources Board report, eight years in the making, shows 1965 gross water use at over 3.3 million acre feet and agriculture consuming 2.35 million. By 2000 demand could reach 12.4 million acre feet, driven mainly by industry growth, with irrigation leading usage.
The Kansas League of Municipalities with Labor Management Relations Service hosted a two day Kansas City seminar where officials warned of a rising union drive in Kansas public employment from teachers to garbage collectors. Tom King of AFSCME projected 500000 dues paying members and a growth rate of 1000 monthly. Chanute is cited as already transitioning smoothly to municipal labor representation.
A heated discussion over Route 169 relocation pits residents against a swamp crossing and a northern bypass, with criticism of the county commission and calls to boost Redmond in an election. A phantom write-in candidate rumor adds electoral tension amid land development pressure east of the river.
A man mowing at 1:30 a.m. disrupts a quiet neighborhood drawing a police warning and jokes about reactions. The Ottawa Herald editor shares anecdotes about misprints and puns, including a Rotarian mother joke and a flawed "defective force" apology, reflecting editorial foibles.
AP columnist forecasts which new TV series may survive the season based on writerly judgment. It predicts CBS picks like Bill Cosby and Maude, ABCs Rookies and Temperatures Rising, NBCs Wednesday Mystery Movie, Paul Lynde Show, and Julie Andrews Show, plus CBS The Waltons and NBC Little People and Streets of San Francisco with varying odds and lifespans.
Washington Merry Go Round reports that during confirmation hearings Justice Powell appeared moderate while a confidential preappointment memo he drafted urged a militant corporate campaign to influence courts campuses and media. It urged businessmen to pressure trustees review textbooks monitor TV and sanction opponents.
Powell’s 33 page memo circulated by the U S Chamber of Commerce warns that the American economic system is under broad attack from Communists New Leftists and other revolutionaries as well as respectable elements of society The document cites Ralph Nader as a key antagonist and urges business to unite against those who would destroy the enterprise system It also calls for monitoring television content and criticizes taxes and inflation while cautioning that permanent price and wage controls could damage the enterprise system.
The Chanute Safari Jaycees host Region V fall regional meeting of Kansas Jaycees at the Elks Lodge with 150 to 200 expected attendees. Regions include Baxter Springs Caney Chanute Coffeyville Columbus Fort Scott and more. Activities noon to 1 30 p m include Spoke Spark Plug and Speak Up.
A $200,000 loan package will fund expansion of the Cobalt boat works in Neodesha. The funding includes $90,000 from the Small Business Administration, $90,000 arranged with First National Bank of Neodesha, and $20,000 from Neodesha Industries development organization.
Biblical excerpt notes Joshua set up twelve stones in the Jordan where the priests bearing the ark stood, a marker that remains to this day as recorded in Joshua 4 9.
Channel listings show early evening lineup including The Brady Bunch and Partridge Family with multiple channel references. Ghost Story, The Parent Game, Hollywood Squares, and other programs populate the night, along with game shows and late-night talk on various stations.
On September 29, 1066 William the Conqueror crossed into England to claim the English throne. The date marks the start of Norman rule and major royal change in English history.
City commissioners welcomed representatives from six construction firms meeting to hear bid awards on recently advertised paying projects. Neosho County hospital petitions near half of required signatures prompt a county bond election plan for November. Arch Walt of Thayer named postmaster, Fred A. Sipp succeeds Harold Dame in city hall. Army strength 700 noted. A series of historical milestones and notable birthdays conclude the item.
Sunday results for Knights and Ladies and Derby Stars leagues showing team tallies and individual high scores. Neal Heilman tops men with 215, Towery posts 219, and Pepsi-Cola leads team totals with 2924.
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