Farmers urged to return to older farming methods in Kansas
Dr. Floyd W. Smith of Kansas State University warns that 1976 saw wheat prices fall from peaks and input costs rise. He urges Kansas farmers to cut tillage, boost protein in wheat, and revive a 15 year old dryland farming system with alternate crops and fallow to stabilize production and conserve water.
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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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U.S
Australia
Argentina
Canada
Kansas
Public Employees Win Right to Speak at Hearings
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that public employees including teachers and other staff cannot be barred from speaking at public hearings or writing letters to editors. The Wisconsin case held that democracy requires participation by all, not a restricted group, as Chief Justice Warren Burger stated.
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Wisconsin
Teachers’ Union
Warren Burger
Industry eyes Kansas Legislature on product liability bill
Kansas industry leaders fear rising product liability awards could drive firms out of business. The Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry backs House Bill 2007 to restrict damages and define product useful life. Industry figures warn insurance costs may soar and many jobs could be lost without relief.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Kansas
EACI
Westberge
Westberg
Carter presses press relations during cabinet speculation in Plains
President elect Jimmy Carter weighs how much to reveal as cabinet rumors circulate. Jody Powell reorganizes the White House press office and aims for accessibility while Carter defends independence from special-interest pressure. He keeps conference pace and signals he will answer only when ready.
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John Dunlop
Labor
Meany
Knight
Knight Newspapers
Sol Friedman
Jody Powell
Powell
White House
Nixon
Washington
Rex Granum
Walter Wurfel
Psalm 10 Verse Reflects Hope Across Trouble
A Bible verse from Psalm 10 14 speaks to the poor seeking aid amid mischief and harsh acts. The verse notes that the needy rely on deliverance from God and that wickedness will be addressed by divine justice.
United Press International Credits Local News Access
The United Press International retains exclusive rights to republication of all local news printed in the newspaper and to UP news dispatches. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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United Press International
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
OPEC pressure shifts to natural gas price control
The Kuwait oil ministers push OPEC to fix LPG and LNG prices amid fears of higher world costs and a 1970s style crisis. U S embassy cables warn of potential price rigging while Iran and Algeria back Kuwait. analysts say supplies may keep prices low until more buyers are found.
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Kuwait
OPEC
U.S
State Department
Abdul Muttaleb al-Kazemi
United States
Huwail
Sheikdom
Iran
Algeria
Spendthrift Legislature May Raise Taxes In Kansas Budget
Kansas budget officials warn revised revenue estimates show a potential gap of up to 69.5 million dollars for the current fiscal year. Expenditures already approved plus requested supplemental appropriations could exceed receipts, forcing either spending restraint or a tax increase.
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Topeka
UPI
James Bibb
Kansas
Bibb
Department of Revenue
Legislative Research Department
Chanute Teachers Salaries Near Kansas City Second Class Averages
Twenty five years ago a fall pay hike left Chanute teachers near the Kansas second class city average with an overall salary of 2902.20 dollars for teachers and administrators vs 2935.20 for the seven second class cities. Fifty years ago police recovered evidence from a mattress after a warrant led to a local home where corn liquor scent triggered search and liquor bottles found on the bed.
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Chanute
Kansas
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