Ford Becomes 40th Vice President After 387 35 Vote
Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 40th vice president by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in a televised ceremony as Congress met in joint session. The Senate approved 92 3 and the House 387 35, completing the first VP under the 25th Amendment after Spiro Agnew's resignation.
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Drug raids in Parsons arrest 14 suspects
Fourteen persons were arrested in Parsons in a series of drug raids led by Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller. Warrants remain for five others. The two month probe involved more than 20 law enforcement officers from Labette Neosho and Bourbon counties and undercover AG agents.
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Kelley defends FBI counterintelligence program
FBI Director Clarence Kelley defended a three year counterintelligence operation against the New Left note it aimed to expose disrupt and neutralize the movement. He promised a detailed report to the attorney general not for immediate public release and cited protecting society as the motive.
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Sunday ambulance runs raise fuel and coverage concerns
The county ambulance service at Neosho Memorial Hospital may need to trek to Kansas City or Wichita, but on Sundays a round trip exceeds fuel limits. Officials weigh relying on one station staying open Sundays or paying drivers’ motel costs if stranded, while awaiting federal guidance. Separately, NY Gov Rockefeller plans to resign before Christmas to focus on a presidential bid.
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Trucker Reports Blockade Violence Amid Protests on I 80
John Clines, a trucker from Emporia, reports a blockade on I 80 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania led to rising tension and a fatal beating. He describes delays in deliveries, bricks and debris thrown at trucks, and halted traffic near Milesburg Pa, while stock prices rose on a separate New York market session.
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Shell building exposure promoted in regional ads
Chanute's shell building in Safari Industrial Park was among six Southeast Kansas industrial sites advertised by Mid America Inc in the New York Times and Kansas City Star. Ads aimed to spur inquiries noted 34 prior responses, but Chanute Chamber, city officials and Mid America reported no mail as of Thursday.
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Jobless rate climbs as embargo affects economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment at 4.7 percent in November, up 200000 to 4.3 million. The rise, linked to the Arab oil embargo and slower economy, signals higher joblessness as economists foresee further increases next year. First National City Bank raises the prime rate to 10 percent amid ongoing energy concerns.
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Christmas vespers by St. Cecilia Music Club chorus
The St. Cecilia Music Club chorus plans a Christmas vespers Sunday at 4 30 p m featuring This Is Noel a cantata by Katherine K Davis at First Christian Church The event includes soloists ensemble players and a string section led by Mrs Kent Dobson and with Mrs Roy Jackson as organist The club will also carol at Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital and Colonial Acres Nursing Home as part of its holiday activities
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Treasury seeks authority to mint aluminum pennies
The Treasury asks Congress for standby power to switch the penny from copper to aluminum to cut production costs. Aluminum pennies would be stamped with Lincoln on the face and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, weighing about 60 percent less than copper, with a possible start 90 days after approval.
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Protesting Truckers Pause Roadblock Tactics Across States
Interstate highways were clear today as truckers heeded leaders call for a 24 hour moratorium to allow talks with federal officials in Washington. Clusters of trucks remained capable of forming blockades in several areas, while the Ohio Turnpike near Toledo stayed open with restrictions to deter new roadblocks.
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Aluminum Penny Challenge Spursette Keeps Minting
A discussion on creating coinlike items from aluminum highlights difficulty in producing an authentic aluminum penny. The note contrasts cosmetic alloys with genuine minting processes, pointing to design and material constraints.
Mobile meal program planned for Homebound residents
Chanute organizers led by Mrs Marion Johnson plan a mobile meal service for homebound and congregate clients with RSVP volunteers delivering meals and handling bookkeeping. Jean Tucker says local support is needed until the program stabilizes and bids are invited for meal prep with a bid opening at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at RSVP headquarters.
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Area Forecast Partly Cloudy Through Saturday
Partly cloudy to night and Saturday with milder temperatures. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Saturdays highs reach the upper 40s to mid 50s. Winds southwest 10 to 26 mph tonight.
Severe cold could close 101 schools
USD 101 Board of Education discussed potential problems from an energy crisis at their monthly meeting this week. While no current issues exist for attendance centers, severe cold and reduced gas could force short closures. Charles Hartong reported on policies for state review in January and evaluation forms for certified personnel were shown. Board members will attend the regional meeting in Independence on December 11.
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