GOP screens candidates ahead of Kansas primary endorsement plan
Kansas Republicans approved a plan for party endorsement of candidates before the primary, creating a commission to recommend implementation by March 1. If approved by the State Republican Committee, the plan could take effect next year with endorsement given to candidates reaching at least 30 percent of delegates.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
GOP
Jack Ranson
State
Republican Committee
State Committee
State Convention
Public financing bill effort resumes in Congress
Democrats press to end a filibuster and vote on public financing of presidential campaigns and a linked debt ceiling bill. Nixon accused of undermining reform as Senate met in Sunday session and failed to reach the two thirds cloture threshold. The measure would fund 1976 nominees and cap general election spending at 21 million under a $2 tax checkoff plan.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Girl Injured After Fall From Santa Day Parade Float
Diana Kee Serpan a 10 year old suffered bruises and a head injury when she fell from a Church of the Nazarene float at City Park before the Christmas parade. Police transported her to Neosho County Memorial Hospital for dizziness and injuries. she was discharged to her parents Mr and Mrs Michael Serpan 508 W 4th and is reported in good condition at home recovering.
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Diana Kee Serpan
Church of the Nazarene
City Park
Miss Serpan
Neosho County Memorial Hospital
Michael Serpan
Serpan
Local Voters Debates Size of Government In Politics
A brief political column argues for limiting government influence in political matters and urges voters to favor smaller government reforms and fiscal restraint. The piece emphasizes citizen oversight and reducing bureaucratic growth.
Two Men Arrested for Gasoline Theft in Chanute
Chanute police arrested Leslie D. Isaacs and Charles Duncan for allegedly breaking a lock and siphoning gas from a storage tank at the Swift Chemical Co plant. A gold 1968 Chevrolet was found parked between buildings and a green hose was recovered as evidence. Both suspects are in the city jail awaiting bond.
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Swift Chemical Co
Chanute
Leslie D. Isaacs
Charles Duncan
E. Main
Swift
Chevrolet
Isaacs
Duncan
Kansas Woman Superintendent Pioneers in Chanute
Dr. Jean Hicks the solo Kansas woman school superintendent based in Madison reflects on her path from Chanute postal work to a doctorate. She earned an AA in Chanute, a BA in Pittsburg, an MS and an Educational Specialist degree, then a EdD at Kansas State University while balancing family. Her husband pursued engineering while children studied in KU and Emporia, as Hicks expands Madison’s vocational plans and maintains college readiness.
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Chanute
Jean Hicks
Unified School District
Madison
Kansas State College of
Pittsburg
Hicks
Madison School
Area Forecast Notes With Clouds Drizzle Tonight
Weather forecast notes clouds with drizzle or light rain tonight followed by colder temperatures with a low in the mid 30s. Precipitation ends as skies clear Tuesday with highs in the mid 40s and a 50 percent chance of rain tonight.
Energy crisis hits Kansas RV industry hard in Chanute
The energy crisis slows demand and forces layoffs at Nu-Wa Industries and Custom Covers and Campers in Chanute. All Star Campers cuts output and staff while suppliers like Roleco Manufacturing and ILC Products report orders down. Industry leaders fear further cuts and call for government action to stabilize energy policy.
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Mitchell
Custom Covers and Campers Inc
Nu- Wa
Custom
Gary Taylor
Jerry Whitworth
Jerry
Taylor
Horn
All Star
Star
Chanute
Bob Webb
Roleco Manufacturing, Inc
Rolco
Whyte Wood
Young's Welding
ILC
Campers Conserve Gas as 1974 Yearbooks Planned
Chanute campers tied to gas shortage plan conservatively for 1974 activities. Safari Chapter and Camp Hoppers members of the National Campers and Hikers Association say new officers may arrange near Chanute camping trips. Camp Hoppers president says programs will follow regulations. Sun Chaser Retirees Club also affected with 300 to 400 members. national retirees to meet in Florida in January.
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Chanute
Safari Chapter
Camp Hoppers
National Campers and Hikers Association
Junior Fritz
Robert McIntire
F. C. Hayworth
Humboldt
NCHA
California
Georgia
Florida
Sun Chaser Retirees Club of
Kansas
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Santa
Peace On Earth
Church of Nazarene
Singing Angels
Don Concannon
Hugoton
Concannon
Congress
Cha
Yours
Nute
Malcolm Turner
State of
Nu-Wa Industries, Inc
Nu-Wa
Safari Industrial Park
John Mitchell
Mike
Ron Horn
All Star Campers
Webb
Earl Devries
ILC Products
Devries
Kansas City
Dick Rose
Rose
Robert H. Whyte
Custom Covers ,Inc
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