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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1975
Page
5
Kansas city officials move to cut funding for the human relations director Bill Vaughn amid controversy over his job elimination. Vaughn calls the action overt racism as the mayor and two commissioners indicate Vaughn should be replaced while funding remains for the post.
A rural Wichita man, Howard Q. Davis, 28, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose death of Edgar W. Jones, 55. Jones was found in his apartment Tuesday morning. Davis was arrested two hours later at a supermarket and held in Sedgwick County jail on a $20,000 bond. He faces a second charge of distributing a depressant drug.
The Kansas Regents Continuing Education Network launches Sept 8 with courses at Neosho County Community Junior College in Chanute. Classes cover education, home economics, science, literature, business and aging services, available for credit or noncredit through several state schools. Enrollment runs two meetings per class with fees of 16 to 22 dollars per credit hour plus a materials delivery charge. Erik P Conard can answer questions at 431 2820.
Kustom Data Communications, a unit of Kustom Electronics, announced nearly 1 million in contracts. Sacramento County orders a 791000 CAD system for the sheriff with 100 MCT 10 terminals and 12 dispatching terminals, while Seattle adds 204000 in hardware and software to bolster its CAD system.
The Erie USD 101 system including Thayer Stark Galesburg St Paul and Erie announces enrollment for Aug 11 to 13 with specific times by grade level at each attendance center. Textbook rental fees apply and immunization forms and birth certificates are required for kindergartners.
Chanute pool hosts a new one to one handicap swimming class from 10 to 11 am starting August 15 with Aimee Guinotte assisting. Norma Maring notes eligibility for those unable to join regular classes including retarded individuals hyperactive children and those recently removed from casts. registration at the pool is required and no charge is involved.
A meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in Humboldt High School gym invites all students in grades two through eight to join. The program runs Monday through Friday for one hour daily with a $1 registration at the first meeting and baton purchases available.
Daily transcript shows visiting hours from 2 to 4 pm and 6:30 pm at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Patient census lists 36 adults and pediatrics with no babies. Friday admissions include Mrs Earl Clifford of Earlton. Dismissals include Mrs Roy Ogle of 1111 N. Lee, Mrs Nellie Fowler of Medicine Lodge, John Bridges of 1116 N. Garfield, Mrs Josephine Stoy of Humboldt, Beryl Zaring of Yates Center, and Mrs Orval Ebert of 19 S. Wilson.
Kansas FmHA expands Emergency Livestock Credit Act provisions allowing broader eligibility and longer terms. The program now caps a borrower at 350000 and guarantees up to 90 percent, with seven year maximums and three year renewals, while reducing national loan ceilings to 1.5 billion. Eligible farmers should contact banks or area FmHA offices in Girard or Fredonia for details.
An advanced lifesaving course may be added at Chanute pool with instructor Paula Phillips pending enrollment. Norma Maring says the 21 hour course starts August 7, runs 9 to noon daily, for ages 15 and up, costing 2.50 dollars plus 2.25 for the text. registration at the pool.
The Iola school district budget for 1975 76 shows a tax levy of 40.1 mills, up 1.09 from 1974 75. The total budget is 2 615 710 dollars, increasing by 368 304 dollars.
The Chanute governing body amends Ordinance No 1480 to place specific parcels from District B-1 into District B-1, correcting an oversight. The action follows a June 2 1969 filing and July 16 1969 meeting, with changes to the city zoning map as required.
In Fredonia police custody three men Thomas Vineyard 25 Mark Allen Gray 21 and Anthony Holmes 18 all of Independence along with a juvenile girl face marijuana possession charges. The menalso charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and were arraigned in county court with trial set for August 8.
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