Democrats Propose Food Drug Tax Relief in Topeka
In Topeka last week Senate Democrats led by Jack Steineger proposed 1976 legislation to give rebates to low income families for sales tax on food and to exempt prescription drugs from sales tax. The plan is touted as relief for those most in need but faces a Republican Legislature unlikely to alter the tax structure, with only a possible farm land tax change lacking guaranteed success.
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Jack Steineger
Topeka
Steineger
Senate Democrats
Senator Frank Church Warns of Tyranny by Surveillance
Sen. Church warns that U S intelligence power could turn against Americans at any time revealing a total tyranny risk under a dictator. He cites Nixon era abuses by CIA FBI and others and urges safeguards before 1984 arrives.
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Senate
U. S
Church
Paul Revere
Hutchinson News
Reagan's CIA record questioned amid candidate scrutiny
The former California governor on the CIA panel admits some wrongdoing was found but downplays it as minimal. Critics argue these gaps taint his credentials for the presidency, recalling Nixon-era concerns and urging caution about his suitability for national office.
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Rockefeller
CIA
Richard Nixon
Southeast Kansas Roads Prize and Political Echoes
A 1927 Kansas City Times piece cited by Clyde Reed Jr. notes eight-county Southeast Kansas had all-weather roads reaching towns of 500 or more, but gaps to Wichita and Topeka lingered. It credits Southeast Kansas Inc with progress, recalls Reed-Cavaness clashes, and hints Reed’s 1928 governor bid.
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Herbert Cavaness
Chanute Tribune
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Times
Harry Woodring
Neodesha
Alf Landon
Independence
Payne Ratner
Parsons
Where Shall Wisdom Be Found Verse Echoes Job 28:12
A reader cites Job 28:12 asking where wisdom and understanding reside. The verse prompts reflection on the limits of human knowledge and the search for true insight beyond earthly means.
Nixon Daley rift and FBI transcript errors probe
Nixon praised Daley as a patriot while colleagues discussed punishing Daley for 1960. The piece probes FBI transcript errors in investigations, noting over 30 000 mistakes and gaps in tapes used in Oklahoma and other cases, with witnesses challenging official accuracy.
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D-N.y
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Washington
Dick Bast
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Oklahoma
David Hall
W. W
Doc” Taylor
Mooney
Rogers
Taylor
Justice Department
Fred Daugherty
Israel Accepts Interim Peace With Egypt Under U S Pressure
Israelis reluctantly back Kissinger brokered Sinai accord with Egypt as Washington applies pressure and withholds oil. They fret over dependence on U S aid but see hope for a broader peace, convinced the odds favor American guidance over pursuing independent strategy.
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UPI
Israel
Valley of the Cross
Egypt
Henry A. Kissinger
Sinai Desert
Middle East
Dole votes for tax breaks to oil industry
A self styled reform group accuses Kansas Senator Robert Dole of voting to aid oil interests. Taxation With Representation cites 14 Senate Finance Committee votes, saying Dole supported the reform position only once. The group argues tax subsidies largely benefit the affluent and do not aid those in need. Nine votes are analyzed.
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Tribune
Washington
Kansas
Robert Dole
Dole
TWR
Senate Finance Committee
Oil industry ties color Dole campaign funds and votes
The record links Dole to oil industry finance during his re election race against William Roy and details TWA aligned votes. It notes about 60000 dollars from oil sources, mostly Kansas independents, and outlines positions on the depletion allowance repeal and windfall tax plowback deletion under price decontrol.
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Tribune
Washington
Dole
William Roy
Kansas
TWR
NOW calls for inquiry into Silkwood death protest
NOW leaders led by Karen DeCrow mark the suffrage anniversary by demanding a full FBI probe into Karen Silkwood's 1974 death at the Kerr-McGee Oklahoma plant. Sara Nelson cites a GAO report and accuses the FBI of a cover-up as Illinois officials plan Equality Day events.
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UPI
National Organization For Women
FBI
Oklahoma
Karen DeCrow
Kevin Maroney
Justice Department
Criminal Division
Karen Silkwood
Silkwood
New York Times
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Kerr-McGee
Nelson
General Accounting Office
Chanute Fall Festival plans announced for Sept 28 30
Tentative plans for the annual Festival sponsored by the Chanute Junior Chamber of Commerce were announced today. Dr. Emmet Park says the three day event runs Sept 28 30 with talks to invite Governor Frank Carlson for crowning a Festival Queen. Fifty years ago 1925 recap notes patrolman E R Gerry hospitalized with a broken leg after pursuing two speeding cars. Mrs. Clarence Woods travels to Kansas City to buy hats for her shop.
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Chanute
E. R. Gerry
Clarence Woods
Kansas City
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