Editorial Commentary on Killing REAP and Water Bank Programs
The Nixon administration moves to cut two long standing farm conservation programs REAP and the Water Bank citing budget limits. REAP funded soil water conservation and cost sharing through ASCS and dated to the 1930s. Kansas faces about 4.5 million in lost funds next year with a statewide conservation impact of 15 to 20 million. The piece questions the motive and notes the broader difficulty of ending federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Kansas
Declaration of Peace by Dick Cowden Ends War Claim
Dick Cowden, noted journalist and political analyst, announced that the war with North Vietnam is over stating he will no longer fight. He said differences are at an end and he has made peace though skeptics doubt the move changes the conflict. He claimed he is now friends with all Vietnamese and will no longer kill or be killed.
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Dick Cowden
North Vietnam
Cowden
Joseph Blatchford
Action
Peace Corps
Los Angeles
West Coast
L.A
Nixon
Blatchford
Associates
Winter Ski Trip Tests Youthful Spirit at Rock Springs Ranch
Keith Wright recounts a Boston bound ski trip by Bob Henderson and three colleagues to Vail then Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. A whiteout in Love land Pass delays their return and one climber suffers a leg injury. The piece reflects on youth, travel, and the allure of cross country adventure.
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Harold Silvers
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Bob Henderson
Bob
Humboldt
Boston
Colorado
Vail
New England
Rock Springs
Loveland Pass
Kansas
Jim
Boyle's 1973 Resolutions
HAL BOYLE writes a humorous New Year column listing personal vows for 1973. He jokes about inflation and lists aims such as quitting late dates with Phyllis Diller, drafting briefer letters to his congressman, and avoiding improper poetry while intoxicated.
Kansas Finance Council approves 5 percent pay raise for state workers
The Kansas Finance Council approved a 5 percent pay increase for all classified, classified-exempt, and certain unclassified state employees effective July 1, with no change to merit review dates. The increase follows federal pay board guidelines and applies to salary ranges in the pay plan.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Finance Council
Nixon Nephew Hired by Vesco Prompted White House Scrutiny
Donald Nixon Jr was hired by Vesco under a confidential memo dated Aug 10 1971 and served as a consultant with special deference. The Vesco arrangement tied to International Controls Corp payroll drew White House concern over his privileged access and potential conflicts of interest.
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Washington
Nixon
Donald Nixon ,Jr
Robert L. Vesco
Vesco
America
Gilbert R. J. Straub
Europe
Norman LeBlanc
Straub
Don Nixon Jr
White House
Donald
International Controls Corporation
President's Nephew in Vesco ties sparks controversy
The report outlines Donald Nixon's alleged employment within Vesco's ICC via Straub, aiming to avoid White House embarrassment. It cites a confidential memo, notes his inconspicuous duties in Europe, and later involvement in Bahamian operations as Vesco faces SEC scrutiny.
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White House
Vesco
Donald
Straub
Young Nixon
ICC
Europe
Securities and Exchange Commission
Nixons
Managua quake noted as severe but not unexpected
The Managua earthquake caused massive destruction and loss of life due to its very shallow, city-centered origin and fragile ashy soils. Seismologists compared it to the 1971 San Fernando quake, explaining Central America's tectonics and Managua’s vulnerable foundations amplify shaking.
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Los Angeles
Managua
Nicaragua
Television highlights and schedule notes from channels
TV guide lists 12 program slots from 6 to 12 with shows like The Mod Squad The Waltons Ironside Hong Kong Bandits of Corsica Dragnet Here s Lucy Doctor Faustus Tonight Show and Rio Grande plus a note that last minute changes may occur due to channel schedules
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Doctor Faustus
Rio Grande
Tonight Show
Dick Cavett
Television Schedule Highlights for December Friday Evening
Friday evening listings show multiple networks offering entertainment from 6:30 pm to 2:15 am. Programs include The Parent Game Please Don’t Eat the Daisies Hollywood Squares High Chaparral Missouri Outdoors and more across KTEW WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KBMA KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW.
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Ktew.-Tv
Chanute
Wdaf.tv
Kcmo.tv
Kuhi-Tv
Koam.tv
Kbma.tv
Kmbc.-Tv
Ktwu.tv
Kode.-Tv
Wibw.tv
Wall Street
Big Valley
Sanford & Son
Site eyed for county hospital south of Chanute
Twenty five years ago a tract south of Chanute was proposed as a site for a new county hospital if voters approve a special election. Mrs Lulu Collier of Austin Texas said to day acceptance would be by a hospital locating committee. Fifty years ago Milo T Jones was named general chairman of the annual ladies party to be held January 10 by the Rotary club. Another supply of baby bond redemption blanks maturing January 1 was received, Postmaster John W Lapham reports.
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Chanute
Lulu Collier
Austin
Tex
Neosho County
Milo T. Jones
Rotary Club
John W. Lapham
Acquaint Thyself With Him Verse Featured
A brief verse reads Acquaint now thyself with him and be at peace thereby good shall come unto thee from Job 22 21 shown as today's Bible verse.
Subscription Rates Across Territories and Delivery Options
Subscription rates cover Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with Kansas tax. One year 12.36 for trade territory, six months 6.70, three months 3.61, one month 1.55. Outside trade territory one year 18.54, six months 9.79, three months 5.15, one month 2.06. Local carrier and Chanute options shown with varying terms and tax. The paper remains the exclusive AP content provider locally.
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Neoshe, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kan
Kansas
Chanute
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