Public hearing urged Chanute Plummer sewer and street upgrade
A Chanute resident writes as a DOT representative urging acceptance of federal funding for Plummer area improvements. He argues the city must upgrade sewers gas lines streets and utilities to avoid stagnation and attract industry and growth while protecting taxpayers. He cites 70 percent federal aid and warns other cities may use funds first.
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Department of Transportation
Chanute
South Rutter
Beck
Parsons
Independence
Coffeyville
Pittsburg
City manager salary sparks cost of living debate
Letter to the editor argues that with living costs up 5.5 percent last year Chanute should keep City Manager Bunting as his purchasing power would drop compared with 1976. The author suggests cutting expenses by hiring a less professional part time commissioner with street level experience.
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Chanute
Bunting
Heir Renounces Part of Howard Hughes Estate
Melvin Dummar, Utah gas station attendant once named in the Mormon will, admitted lying about how the document was found and renounced any claim to Hughes estate. He confessed to delivering the will to the Mormon Church in Salt Lake City and admitted creating the envelope and note. An FBI probe was under way to determine who authored the will as Dietrich and Rhoden prepared for further court action.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Melvin Dummar
Utah
Howard Hughes
Howard Rhoden
Rhoden
Hughes
Noah Dietrich
Dummar
Salt Lake City
Roger Dutson
Ogden
Dutson
Dietrich
FBI
United Press International Rates for Local and Outside Territory
Subscription rates by mail in trade territory Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties include Kansas tax with yearly 14.76 monthly 1.48 six months 0.74 quarterly 0.37 and two months 0.23. Outside trade territory Kansas addresses only annual 28.76 six months 14.22 two months 7.73 and one month 0.67.
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Neosho
Alien, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kansas
Chanute
Sim
Senator Johnston Reflects On First Day In Kansas Legislature
Harris Topeka. State Sen. Mike Johnston described his first day in office as “sort of a circus” and expressed excitement about the new session. Jim Guffey and Mike Johnston reassured readers on committee work, with Guffey on three major panels and Johnston on five including Transportation and Utilities.
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Topeka
Mike Johnston
Mike
Chanute
Johnston
Jim Guffey
Jim
House of Representatives
Guffey
Senate
Kansas
Ford campaign aides may have blown election
The Ford team did not spend 1.7 million available for late TV spots voter drives and appearances. A White House aide says the unused funds could have pushed Ford over the top in key states like Ohio. Secret September meetings discussed the new election law and spending rules.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Ohio
GOP
Ford campaign budget shortfall stalls momentum in 1976 race
The Ford team lagged on spending allowing Carter gains and RNC pressure to loosen funds. By mid October aides admitted slow disbursement cost potential gains, with $1.7 to $1.8 million left unspent. Public notices urge efficiency and accountability in government spending and pardons. The Watergate clemency debate continues with limited White House interest and Agnew pardon chatter. FBI JFK files dispute noted as Warren Commission relied on FBI input.
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Jimmy Carter
Republican National Committee
White House
John Mitchell
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Philip Buchen
Buchen
Acupuncture boosts Kansas vets reputation and cases
Kansas Features and News profiles Dr. Richard Buchli, a Kansas State University graduate who treats animals with acupuncture. He has revived a 16-year-old collie after a stroke and aided other pets while facing limited KVMA support and skepticism.
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Kansas City
Richard Buchli
Buchli
Bucklee
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas State University
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Plummer
Joseph Smith
Will
Free Tribune
Fred M. Harris
F M
Mike) Harris
Keith Wright
United Press International
Oon
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Fred
Harris
Capitol
the Tribune
Ray Morgan
Kansas City Star
Wendell Lady
Overland Park
Fred Harris
Transportation Committee
Morgan
Jack
Anderson
Jim Baker
Ford Campaign
Suggestion Box
National
General Services Administration
GSA
Watergate
John F. Kennedy
Warren Commission
Commission
J. Edgar Hoover
Special House Committee
Judie
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
Earle D. Binford
Kvma Poogram
Uniontown
Fort Scott
KVMA
Homer Kk. Caley
Manhattan
China
Orient
United States
Richard Nixon
Red China
William Glassberg
National Association For Veterinary Acupuncture
Anaheim
Calif
Glassberg
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine School
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