Docking Proposes Record 941.03 Million Kansas Budget
Gov. Robert Docking unveiled a record 941.03 million dollar Kansas budget for the next fiscal year funded by tax reforms aimed at 28.63 million in new revenue. He calls it lean yet essential, with a 0.6 percent spending rise and a 3.4 percent general fund increase. The reforms include eliminating federal tax deductions for corporations and banks, removing sales tax deductions on inputs, and boosting interest on inactive funds. He urges fairness, reorganization, and a constitutional amendment to exempt charitable bingo and to lower the voting age to 18.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Kansas
Docking
Kansas House
Senate
Multi faith questions and labor talks headline regional items
In Kansas City a Baptist minister answers a 13 year old’s Bible question citing Matthew 6 24. In Detroit Chrysler and the UAW begin talks on a four day 40 hour work week with a six man joint committee to study the proposal.
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Darry
Parker Dailey
Detroit
Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
Union and Company
Postal Strike Gathers as Talks Break Off in Britain
Britain faces a prolonged postal strike after wage talks collapsed. Post offices halted telegrams and mailboxes were sealed as the midnight strike began, with Electra House, hub of international cables, going silent shortly after.
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London
Britain
Electra House
Kansas Senate tackles income tax revision and reform aims
A Kansas Senate tax bill would raise incomes over seven thousand dollars to escalate with brackets. the measure mirrors last year's effort. It also proposes a five percent corporate income tax and shifts in municipal debt reporting while a joint executive reorganization panel is named. Education funding advocates warn of reduced state aid under the foundation plan as districts face higher costs with fewer students.
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Topeka
Kansas Senate
George D. Bell
Kansas City
Bell
House
Kansas
Foundation
Marion McGhehey
Kansas Association of School Boards
Explosion at Enjay Chemical Co Injures Sixteen in Baton Rouge
Sixteen people were injured in an explosion and ensuing fire at the Enjay Chemical Co facility in Baton Rouge Tuesday night. Half were plant employees. injuries were minor. No deaths were reported as the fire, started by a tank car or tank truck explosion at the loading dock, was controlled early this morning.
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Enjay Chemical Co
Rural housing funding cut announced by Nixon admin
The National Rural Housing Coalition reports the Nixon administration will cut funding for low income rural housing by one third this fiscal year. The Farmers Home Administration program in the Agriculture Department had been funded at 1.4 billion dollars for the year ending June 30.
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Washington
National Rural Housing Coalition
Farmers Home Administration
Agriculture Department
Bold Nixon vows broad domestic program in State of the Union
Washington AP reports President Nixon marks year three in office by pledging to send Congress the most comprehensive domestic program ever. He says the State of the Union will be only the beginning with unprecedented proposals to follow, aiming for far reaching reform in modern history.
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Nixon
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American Congress
U S helicopters broaden support in Cambodia conflict
U S helicopters engage in command and control missions for South Vietnamese forces along Highway 4 near Phu Quoc Island and provide supply ferrying and fire support from two 7th Fleet carrier units offshore in the Gulf of Siam.
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Phu Quoc Island
Cambodia
7Th Fleet
Gulf of Siam
Nixon orders halt to Florida shipping canal project
President Nixon directs the Corps of Engineers to abandon the Flor ida canal plan while Senator Richard B. Russell fights a severe respiratory infection and remains in critical condition in Washington.
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Nixon
Corps of Engineers
Florida
Richard B. Russell
Senate
Intercepted Letter Discusses State Budget Economy
An intercepted letter expresses satisfaction with a state that prioritizes economy and a balanced budget, noting concerns center on funding and raising money to support it.
Lost Hunter Survives Wilds Near Sun Valley Idaho
Robert Bailey survived 54 days in freezing mountain terrain after a snowbound trip with hunting partner Joe Conquest. Bailey trekked about 30 miles in 25 days, ate raw venison, and hid from cold in snow. Conquest died near Copper Basin after a snowstorm. Bailey was rescued by a helicopter crew and taken to Sun Valley.
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Idaho
Robert Bailey
Bailey
Big Lost River
Danny Danielson
Joe Conquest
Jerome
Copper Basin
Danielson
Conquest
Voters Sign Up for Chanute City Election
One hundred people registered Tuesday as potential voters for the February 9 special city election in Chanute. City Clerk Bonnie Moffatt said Tuesday was the last day to register. total registrations since January 4 stood at 622, not including 26 additional registrants aged 18 to 21. The election will decide whether Chanute keeps the city manager-commission form or shifts to a commission form.
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Bonnie Moffatt
Moffatt
Chanute
Thefts Reported In Three Separate Tuesday Incidents
Three thefts were reported Tuesday. Charles Nelson said an eight track stereo player two rear speakers a flashlight and two quarts of oil were taken from his locked car with pry marks on the window. Christy Rollow reported ten stereo tapes a yellow wallet with $87 and papers stolen from her car behind Rollow TV and Radio. Doug Friederick said car keys a watch and a cigarette lighter were stolen from his gym class at Senior High School.
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Nelson
Christy Rollow
Rollow TV and Radio
S. Santa Fe
Doug Friederick
Beech
Pastor J. P. Simms Dies Of Heart Attack In Car Crash
The Rev. J. P. Simms 53 of 1013 S Plummer died of a heart attack while at the wheel of his car Tuesday. The Cadillac crashed through a closed garage door into the Booe residence garage after veering from church area. Survivors include his wife two sons two daughters a brother and a sister seven grandchildren and a niece raised as a sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Johnson Mortuary.
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S. Plummer
Simms
Chanute
Wichita
McCormick Street
T. J. Morris
Amarillo
Tex
Johnson Mortuary
Weather Outlook Warns of Warmer Periods and Cool Nights
Partly cloudy and windy tonight with warmer temperatures. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight cool down with lows around 25 to 30. Highs Thursday are expected in the mid 320s.
Gov Docking budget breaks down 1972 state funds by sector
The report outlines a 941 million proposed fiscal year budget assigning 386.3 million to Education research and libraries, 216.8 million to Highways, 191.9 million to Public welfare and 65.8 million to General government. It notes 252.8 million would come from federal sources and 424.6 million from combined state operations and other taxes.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
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