04 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1969
Page
1
Nebraska state senator George Syas of Omaha introduces the Bug Bill to name the red legged grasshopper melanoplus femur rubrum as the state insect. He frames it as protest against excessive minor legislation while asserting the bill’s importance alongside past acts.
Garry L. Church resigns as Senior High principal. Miles Rickart to become principal in June. Rickart currently serves as assistant principal and Spanish instructor. Larry Nelson moves to Senior High as acting assistant principal. Board approves staff reassignments and budget notes amid turmoil over supplies and upcoming payroll needs.
Gov. Robert Docking unveiled a nearly 700 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year starting July 1, aimed at austerity with minimal tax reform, no major highway or local school aid hikes, and possible increases only if two Finance Council recommendations pass. The plan includes higher education funding hikes, health and public assistance costs, and an expanded state capital program for roads and facilities.
Mayor E. J. New met 31 southeast Cha nute residents in Memorial Building to discuss a sanitary landfill planned south of Twenty first Street and east of Katy Street. Residents urged closer city limits, claimed potential devaluation and air pollution. meeting lasting over two hours.
A bill in the Kansas Senate would abolish the six member Highway Commission and form a three member body effective February 1 1970. Governor appoints all three members with Senate confirmation on an at large basis. The sponsors say it addresses sectional rivalry and costly highway projects.
The United Steelworkers Union election pits incumbent president I W Abel against challenger Emil E Narick with 1.2 million members at stake. Narick seeks greater democracy and local strike rights while Abel supporters tout continuity. outcome could affect AFL CIO affiliation and leadership.
The Weather Bureau predicts bright sun and warmer temperatures across Kansas through Wednesday with near zero chance of precipitation. Highs today range from the upper 40s in the northeast to the 50s in the southwest as remaining snow melts by sundown. Southerly winds 15 to 20 mph tonight with a low 30s to 35. highs Wednesday in the lower 60s.
An intercepted letter to Cha points to the governor performing before a diverse crowd. The brief note, attributed to Nute, suggests a staged appearance amid varied attendees, leaving readers unsure of context or motive.
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