Chanute City Commission set to appoint mayor vacancy Monday
The Chanute City Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Building to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Oscar Cunningham and elect a new mayor and vice mayor. The fifth commissioner remains contentious as bids open for sewer projects and city gas supplies.
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Bob Bunting
Wayne Burghart
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Chanute
National Guard Armory
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Commission mulls moving meetings to Tuesday evenings
City Commission weighs shifting its public meetings from the second and fourth Monday to the second and fourth Tuesday each month. If approved at Monday’s session, the change could take effect in May starting at 7 p.m.
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City Planners Create Discussion Time For New Ideas
The 11 member Planning Commission will hold a dedicated "discussion time" at monthly meetings to hear members voices on complaints programs and ideas. The panel directed staff to study traffic flow on Walnut Street one block either side of U S 169 to see if hazards exist and if signs can fix them. Chanute civil defense storm warning systems will be tested at 1000 hours Monday weather permitting. if overcast or stormy conditions cancel the test will move to the next Monday.
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John Litchenburg
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Chet Hale
Chanute to Hold Public Hearing on $7.2 Million Facility Plan
Chanute schedules a 6 p.m. May 10 public hearing at Central Park Building to discuss a $7.2 million Facility Plan for wastewater treatment. The plan proposes a new plant south of Chanute and major sewer system improvements funded in part by federal EPA support and state standards compliance. It also recommends raising sewer rates to cover the city’s anticipated share.
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Central Park Building
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Carter unveils energy plan tax impact and tank sale doubt
President Carter detailed the plan’s pocketbook effects, estimating a 1985 average family paying about $1,145 yearly for energy and a 12 month saving through credits for fuel conservation. He said gasoline tax increases could reach 50 cents over a decade and noted unlikely tank sales to Zaire. He framed the policy as protecting low and middle income Americans while shifting costs to inefficient users.
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Angola
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Carter Fights to Narrow Tax Breaks for Businesses
President Carter opposes large business tax breaks while Senate supports them. He will review the final bill at his desk after finance leaders discuss the measure. The plan includes individual cuts and incentives. Javits Danforth proposal seeks broader relief for incomes under $20,000 with targeted gains for middle and low earners.
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Finance Committee
Russell Long
White House
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
John Danforth
R-Mo
Senate Republicans
Javits-Danforth
Weekend sunshine after rain expected with mild highs
Weather area forecast predicts rain give way to sun. Today highs near mid 70s and morning lows around mid 40s. By Sunday highs near the upper 60s and lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds gusting 10 to 12 mph.
Republicans gain equal air time in Carter energy dispute
A RNC spokesman said ABC offered 30 minutes on May 1 from 9 45 to 10 15 p m CDT and NBC offered 30 minutes on May 26 at 7 p m for Republicans to respond to President Carter's energy appearances. CBS is airing an hour documentary with both parties and other figures, the spokesman noted. Howard Baker and John Rhodes expected to speak for Republicans in the program discussions.
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Ralph Nader
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
House
John Rhodes
Arizona
Congress urged $100 million Rhodesia fund aid plan
The administration asked Congress to authorize a $100 million contribution to a proposed Zimbabwe Development Fund as part of $1.9 billion in foreign economic aid. John Gilligan said 18 potential donors were approached for a $1 billion fund to ease Rhodesia’s peaceful transition to black rule and urged negotiated settlement.
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Henry Kissinger
James Callaghan
Zimbabwe
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Gilligan
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South West Africa
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Intercepted Letter Suggests Early Daybreak Routine
A brief intercepted letter hints at a routine of waking up before daybreak, concluding with a personal sign-off Dear Cha and Yours. The fragment implies continuing early-morning activities or duties.
Thayer High Music Instructor Leads Students in Performance
John Long, music instructor at Thayer High School, keeps time for students who will perform in a forthcoming concert. The article notes his role guiding the ensemble during practice and emphasizes his position in the school music program.
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