Ford to address Kansas Legislature during Topeka visit
President Ford plans a joint session speech in Topeka and a 7 p.m. news conference at the Ramada Inn Downtown to discuss his budget and energy program with nine Midwest governors. Governor Bennett confirms the invitation and notes the event will be televised nationally and locally.
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Unemployment rate jumps to 8.2 percent in January
The United States posts an 8.2 per cent Jobless rate for January the highest in 33 years with 7.5 million unemployed. The rate rises by one percentage point from December amid broad layoffs across blue and white collar workers teenagers women and men.
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City and ATC attorneys to discuss Chanute cable rate rise
City attorney Robert Pennington said he has contacted ATC of Denver and expects a meeting with ATC's attorney within days. Cablevision of Chanute, ATC's subsidiary, announced a rate increase Jan. 27 which the city commission refused to recognize. The panel seeks a formal justification or remedy as talks begin.
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Bennett to explain cuts in minority program in Kansas
Gov. Robert F. Bennett will meet with Mexican American representatives to justify removing funding for the advisory commission on Mexican American affairs. Funds moved to create a new division of minority economic development in the Kansas Department of Economic Development. Bennett cites economic need over a continuing advisory body. He also commented on unemployment expectations during President Ford’s visit to Topeka.
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House panel OKs Democrat rebate amid energy, tax cut push
The Ways and Means Committee approved a 20.1 billion emergency tax cut including a 10 percent rebate of 1974 taxes up to 200 dollars for filers with gross income under 20 thousand, with phaseouts above 30 thousand. The plan also boosts standard deductions and lowers this year's tax rates, while Ford faces a tariff debate in the Senate.
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Drug raids target five Kansas towns arresting 25 people
In a coordinated sweep led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and local agencies, 25 young persons were arrested in Pittsburg, Parsons, Independence, Coffeyville, and Cherryvale after four months of probe. Warrants cited drug sale or aiding sales. Sheriff Art Schenk urged greater local involvement in future operations.
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Montgomery County
House Mood Shifts on Bingo Bill In Kansas
The Kansas House voted to keep strict regulation and licensing provisions in the bingo bill amid an overnight mood shift. Earlier, a Thursday overtime session showed a possible majority for scrapping regulation and bingo tax provisions, with the test vote arising from an amendment.
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Weather Summary For Area With Temperatures And Forecast
Temperatures show highs near 30s and a low in the teens with increasing cloudiness tonight. Saturday brings cooler, variable cloudiness with northerly winds and highs in the 30s.
Keller Picked to Head State Recreation Group
Paul Keller, local superintendent of recreation and parks, chosen as president elect of the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association. He will serve as president elect for 1975 and 1976 and then as president for 1977 and 1978.
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Paul Keller
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Kansas Recreation and Parks Association
Dole pushes for GOP nonleaders input on Ford plans
Sen. Bob Dole said Republicans would back President Ford more if he consulted non leadership members before proposing economic and energy measures. He noted many Republicans supported Democrats on food stamp aid and oil duties, and urged input from ranking committee members.
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Intercepted Letter Mentions Ford Bennett Meeting
An intercepted letter notes Sen. Dole's office pressed at deadline to claim Ford’s planned meeting with Bennett did not align with the President consulting non leaders as he suggested.
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