Chanute Officials Discuss Flood Insurance Study Details
City leaders met with representatives from the Federal Insurance Administration and the Kansas Water Resources Division to define areas for a detailed flood insurance rate study. The study will map the 100 year floodplain, set actuarial rates, and guide future development with Black and Veatch completing the Chanute project in about 18 months.
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John Brooks
Federal Insurance Administration
Kansas Water Resources Division
Department of Agriculture
Black and Veath Consulting
Kansas City
Chanute
Peterson
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
FIA
Congress
J. W. Funk
Kansas Water Resource Division
Dale Peterson
Edwin R. Burton
Black and Veatch
Kansas
Insurance Administration
Kansas House passes public employe relations bill
The Kansas House approved a bill to limit collective bargaining between governments and employees. It allows only meet and confer on contracts, expands the prohibited strike definition, and adjusts election signature thresholds. The measure now goes back to the Senate for six amendments.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
House
Senate
Patrick Hurley
D-Leavenworth
GOP
John Carlin
D-Smolan
Duane S
Pete
McGill
Winfield
Hurley
Death penalty measure faces tough test in Kansas
In Topeka a conference panel reports a compromise on the death penalty adding eight murder categories including death for a second first degree murder conviction. Senator Edward Reilly notes possible Senate votes and a potential delay if key ally Arnsmith is absent after surgery.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Edward Reilly
K-Leavenworth
Conference
House
Reilly
Senate
Sen
Neil) Arnsmith
Arnsmith
Phillipsburg
Intercepted Letter Hints At Humphrey Nomination Talk
A fragment from an intercepted letter discusses Humphrey finishing third in the New York primary and wonders if he could still gain the nomination after three failed attempts to win without being a candidate. The text reflects political speculation and an unnamed correspondent's viewpoint.
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New York
Humphrey
Weather outlook with showers and cooler temps ahead
Area forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions with a few showers and thunderstorms through Thursday. Today highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s with tonight lows in the mid 40s. Thursday highs in the lower 60s and winds shifting from southerly to northeasterly. Rain chances 50 percent tonight and 40 percent Thursday.
NCCJC Expands Women’s Athletics For 1976 77 Term
Neosho County Community Junior College boards approve a broader women’s athletics program to meet Title 9 requirements within three years. Plans include varsity volleyball and basketball, with scholarships possible in basketball. The measure covers new transport, and a canteen food service option for 1976 77.
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Neosho County Community
College Board of Trustees
Ray Hames
Hames
J. C. Sanders
Sanders
Richard Good
Leon Hazen
Duane Clum
Joyce Barnhart
NCCJC
Canteen Company of Wichita, Inc
Irene Jeffries
Helen L. Martin
Jeffries
Martin
Delta Gamma Social Sorority
University of Kansas
Chanute
Hazen
Carter Edges Udall in Wisconsin and Jackson Wins New York
Jimmy Carter clinched a razor thin Wisconsin win to nearly eliminate Morris Udall and extend his delegate lead. Henry Jackson dominated New York’s 274 delegates, boosting the Carter Jackson clash for the April 27 Pennsylvania primary.
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United Press International
Jimmy Carter
Wisconsin
Morris Udall
Henry Jackson
New York
Ford
Ronald Reagan
North Carolina
New
Jackson
Udall
Carter
Hubert Humphrey
Empire State
Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Madison Square Garden
School budget talks stall in Topeka conference clash
In Topeka a House Senate conference committee failed to agree on a school finance formula. Disputes centered on a Senate 7 percent budget increase limit versus House special education funding. Senate leaders rejected a 6 percent cap and opposed House state takeover of special education costs. A new committee was expected to be appointed to break the deadlock and speed district budgets.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Senate
House
Joseph Harder
R-Moundridge
Republican
Senate Gop
Donald Crumbaker
R-Brewster
Harder
Possible Battle Over Ford Day Care Veto Override
The fight over Ford's veto of a 125 million day care bill could hinge on a close vote in Congress. House supported override 316 72, Senate 65 24 with 11 absent. Ford argues costs and federal overreach. he seeks extension of a moratorium and state driven standards.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
House
Senate
Congress
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