23 Apr 1975
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1975
Page
1
Local realtor John Schultz reports rising optimism for a new motel in Chanute. He notes multiple meetings with an outside party, the latest held in Chanute, and says negotiations are progressing as discussions continue.
Area forecast calls for variable clouds and scattered showers with highs in the 70s and a 40 percent tonight precipitation chance. R C Lee, Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce president, notes interest in a first class motel with amenities and about 20 local letters supporting a motel complex.
An intercepted letter mocks a proposed Lawing measure allowing tenants to withhold rent until landlords repair roof leaks, portraying the bill as extreme in tone and effect. The satirical note implies tenant leverage over housing upkeep.
The Kansas House approved a conference report on the landlord tenant act 83 to 39 with the Senate backing 24 to 10. Lawing argued provisions on self help were removed, Hayes urged enacting as is to gain some relief this year. The measure stands as Bennett’s sole consumer bill salvage from a broader package pending final action.
FmHA has not begun its housing loan program for modest income families in towns of 10 000 to 20 000 population citing lack of funds and manpower Congress did not allocate money for this expansion approved by the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act Chanute Parsons Coffeyville and Independence are in the target category RC&D leaders have urged action and written to top officials Williams says funds exist for other loans and that the four towns will proceed when directed by higher authorities
Senate debate over a humanitarian aid bill for South Vietnam and a troop evacuation role stalls as new State Department figures show Americans remaining in the country drop to 2,539 from 3,118. House action shifts to broader evacuation authority while officials pursue a cease fire and safe airlift for refugees.
Kansas House Democrats press for a raise for rank and file legislators arguing legislators deserve compensation for their time. Rep. Richard Loux accuses millionaire publishers of trying to influence state policy, naming Stauffer Publications as a primary actor. Gov Bennett seeks to end pay hikes for selective officials.
A North Carolina judge refused to dismiss the murder indictment of Joan Little a 20 year old Black woman charged in the ice pick slaying of jailer Clarence Allgood during an attempted rape. The ruling upheld grand jury racial safeguards amid claims Beaufort County juror pools underrepresent Blacks and poor residents. The defense plans an appeal and cites 12 percent Black jurors versus 30.2 percent Black population.
Dr. Billy LaRue warns residents after a rabid skunk bit a puppy in the 1700 block of West Main. The tame seeming animal tested positive for rabies by lab. the puppy, unvaccinated, was destroyed. Deputy city clerk Eudora Huffman notes only 115 dog licenses issued this year. Vaccination is required for licensing.
Kansas Attorney General Curt Schneider ruled that so called study sessions of city governments are public meetings under state law and must be open. The opinion, drafted for Lenexa city attorney Gerald Williams, states all meetings for the conduct of governmental affairs must be open regardless of formality. Deliberations on present and future municipal programs are as vital to governmental business as official votes.
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