Ford releases road funds to spur jobs in Kansas
President Ford announced the release of up to 2 billion dollars of impounded interstate highway funds to aid recession relief. He told a joint Kansas Legislature session that states can start projects by June 30 and focus on quick job creators while completing key interstate links and possibly transferring some funds to urban mass transit. Ford toured Topeka with 86 year old Alf Landon amid large street crowds.
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Topeka
Kan
Ford
Kansas
Forbes Air Force Base
Alf M. Landon
City Commission approves aerial truck purchase and signs cleanup
The City Commission voted to accept a recommendation to buy a $24,816.98 aerial electrical truck from Badger Body and Truck Equipment Co. The item includes trade-in and taxes. A resolution to remove blighting signs at main entrances was approved. A meeting with ATC reps will be scheduled amid ongoing rate dispute. Rezoning 15 S. Garfield to R-1 was approved.
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George Eaton
Tom Tripp
Badger Body and Truck Equipment Co
Omaha
Neb
Chanute
Denver
Frank Coble
ATC
Pennington
Commission
Weather Outlook and Civic Scene Mixed in Brief
The forecast warns of mostly cloudy, cold conditions with drizzle this afternoon and tonight with lows near the mid 20s. Winds north to northeast at 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cool with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. The article also notes a commission recommendation to rezone property and a delayed discussion on a charter ordinance. A motorcade halt drew thousands as Ford addressed the Legislature promising an energy tax rebate to aid farmers.
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Ford
Intercepted Letter Contends on Spending and Highways
An intercepted letter argues that if spending cannot curb inflation, the focus will be on building highways to pave a route to poverty. The writer contends government investment in roads signals fiscal misdirection and potential hardship for the public.
Chanute Good Neighbor drive aids needy children this winter
The Chanute Good Neighbor program led by mothers, the school nurse, teachers and administrators seeks coats mittens gloves hats and caps for children in need. Donations gathered at Chanute Senior High are checked mended and stored for callouts. Call 431 2210 or deliver items to Joanne Gehrt 1101 S Larson or Myrna Rickart 424 W 7th for processing.
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Chanute Good Neighbor
Chanute
Beth Christiansen
Kansas
Atchison
Joanne Gehrt
S. Larson
Myrna Rickart
KBI Probes Death of Erie Man McKinney
Ronald Jack McKinney died in his Erie home Monday prompting a Kansas Bureau of Investigation inquiry. Coroner E C Bryan ordered an autopsy with no report received. McKinney was born November 24 1930 and survived by a daughter three sons two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services set at Erie Federated Church with Pierce Funeral Home handling arrangements. Voters may register for the March 4 primary by tonight deadline. Chanute Erie and Neosho offices open for registration. Local Good Neighbor clothing drive volunteers shown by Kayettes aid for needy children.
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Erie
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Ronald
Jack”’ McKinney
Neosho County
McKinney
E. C. Bryan
Erie Federated Church
Ruth Watkins
Wendy Dawn
Home
Richard Dean
Woodward
Okla
Robert Dale
Charles Earl
Bernardine LaRue
Eileen Alexander
Kansas City
Chanute
Thayer
Erie Usd 101
Schlesinger proposes US USSR missile swap
Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger offered Moscow a restraint pact on advanced missiles in exchange for Soviet restraint on a new missile family. He warned the United States will not let the Soviets win a missile race if they push ahead. The 300 page defense report cites the tortoise and hare analogy.
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Washington
James Schlesinger
U.S
Schlesinger
United States
Judge defends holding three juveniles on theft charges
Probate Court Judge Dwaine Ashcraft defended holding two 17 year olds and a 16 year old in custody pending trial for theft and urged a tougher approach to repeat juvenile offenders at a City Commission meeting. Police outlined custody rules and noted limited local authority over juveniles.
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Bud Huffman
Dwaine Ashcraft
City Commission
Ashcraft
Lige Matlock
Matlock
Raymond) Radford
Boone
Radford
Kansas
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State Capitol
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KBI
Carolyn Phillips
S. Santa Fe
Mary Ann Edmondson
S. Grant
Kayettes
Ussr
Bill Boone
John Schultz
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