Fire department, city at odds in Chanute turmoil
Chanute fire chief Charlie Ogle and assistant Jim Haines face 30 days to fix department issues or face possible dismissal after union firemen raised grievances at the April 12 city commission meeting. Training, chain of command, and facility updates were cited, with conflicting orders and lack of programs blamed for downhill operations.
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Boston Violence Spreads as Busing Tensions Escalate
A mob attack on a white man in Roxbury left Richard Poieet in poor condition as about 25 black youths stoned vehicles and dragged victims from cars. Other incidents included an Amtrak train barrier strike and further stone throwing in Mattapan, prompting calls from Mayor White and Gov. Dukakis for swift arrests and an end to racial tensions over busing.
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Gov Bennett vetoes public television and education funding
Gov. Robert Bennett vetoed about 1.9 million dollars in legislatively approved funds including 400,000 for a public television network and 404,000 for computer improvements at five state colleges. He also struck 300,000 for a dairy research center at Kansas State University and other line items. He cited fiscal limits and urged the regents to prioritize essential needs within available resources.
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Weather Forecast Warm Tuesday With Sunny Skies
AREA FORECAST calls for sunny and warm conditions with highs near 70 today. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Warmer Thursday, highs in the mid to upper 70s. Winds light and variable tonight. A separate statement quotes Bennett urging continued state services backing a backtagging program boosting the livestock industry's cattle marketing.
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Broad death penalty bill clears Senate in Kansas
The Kansas Senate tentatively approved a broad death penalty bill for premeditated murders with a one hour debate and a final vote upcoming. It would impose death by lethal gas, replacing hanging, and includes safeguards if the U S Supreme Court intervenes while a previous House bill stalls in conference.
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Unconstitutional Legislation Imposes 50-Year Death Penalty Rule
If enacted, the measure would require anyone sentenced under the law to serve a minimum fifty years in prison with no probation or parole. The provision faces judicial challenges over its constitutionality and harsh terms.
Gas shut-off announced in southeast city area
Gas to residences and businesses in the southeast section will be interrupted for about seven hours Thursday weather permitting while a new gas line is connected. The area south of 12th and east of Santa Fe is affected starting around 10 a.m. Call the utility department to have meters shut off to avoid fire or explosion hazards.
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Shepard
Cost of living up inflation rate down
The Labor Department reports a 0.2 percent rise in March consumer prices, yielding a 2.9 percent annual inflation over the past quarter. Food and gasoline fell while services and used cars rose. real spendable income declined 0.7 percent in March.
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Kansas USD 413 Budget Gets 9.5 Percent Increase
Kansas Legislature passed a 9.5 percentUP increase for USD 413 for 1976-77, totaling 220 106, with 25 000 diverted from general fund to special education. The district employs 290 certified and classified staff and relies on local taxes, county foundation money, and state aid. The mill levy could rise by about 3.35 mills, though officials expect a smaller increase.
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