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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
8
Craig Miller, a chemistry biology teacher, was suspended January 4 for refusing to shave his beard. Superintendent Charles Schneider lifted the suspension after a settlement. Miller remains teaching under the condition to follow rules including the facial hair policy.
Prosecutor calls psychologist an armchair philosopher as Soles pleads innocent by reason of insanity for Aug. 11 Holiday Inn sniper attack. Sedgwick County District Court recessed as the jury weighs whether Soles was insane during the shooting.
Kansas Legislature adopts rules that transform the Organization Calendar and Rules Committee into a GOP policy group and shield joint conference committees from open meetings law. Senate Majority Leader Norman Gaar blocks changes amid GOP support. Sen. Donn Everett pushes to abolish OCR, citing urban-leaning appointees and central leadership control.
Gov. Robert Bennett submitted for the 1978 fiscal year a nearly 20 million dollar Kansas budget plan. Legislative department requests total 7.4 million, up 7.6 percent from 1977, with 924 thousand for boards and commissions. Bennett cut agency requests to a 4.1 percent rise. Most funds come from general revenue. some small portions from special revenue. The budget message to be delivered later this month. Bennett also urged Congressmen and eight other governors to oppose new federal grain inspection proposals.
The six week program led by Ron Frye and Charles Bell opened with 32 participants from varied backgrounds including homemakers, fathers, nurses, policemen and educators. A film on family impact of drug use started the first session, with textbooks distributed for study and reference.
City Commission members spar over budget process and management. Bunting defends financial controls while urging policies to cut expenses. Calls arise for a professional city manager with experience as they note cash-flow problems and potential budget reforms.
Mable G. Ahring 63 formerly of Chanute died in Menorah Hospital Kansas City after two years of illness. Survived by husband John W. Ahring son John Winston daughter Jacquella Barnett three grandchildren and siblings. Ida Mae Heck 78 died at MET hospital Parsons after Erie residence of 30 years. Survived by husband William Heck son Norman Smith and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services set in Kansas and Parsons with burial at Elmwood and East Hill Cemeteries.
Owen argues Bob Dole justified as veep strategist despite Ford loss. He credits Dole for courting rural and farm voters and says Ford’s absence and debate missteps hurt, noting Carter led 33 to 12 after conventions. Ford’s debate stance seen as poor for an incumbent.
Erie officials plan a public meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in city hall to discuss forming a police reserve. Mayor Charles McBride says vandalism has occurred and urges residents to attend, especially those with CB radios and base stations.
Visiting hours listed 2 4 p m and 6 30 8 p m. Census records 58 adults and pediatrics plus two babies. Admissions include Lucy Bond Thayer Ethel Petty Westview Home and others with several residents from Thayer Humboldt Chanute and Warren. Dismissals note several patients including Vern Taylor and Mrs Greg Allen.
A planning meeting for the 1967 Chanute High School reunion will be at 7 30 p m today at Susan Coots Lopeman's home 1202 S Highland All class members are urged to attend.
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