Kansas Consumers Challenge Utility Late Charge Rates
Two Wichita women file a complaint with the Kansas Corporation Commission alleging unlawfully high late-payment charges by utility companies. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division joins as friend of the court, arguing the 15 day billing period is unreasonably short and discriminates against the poor.
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Wichita
Kansas Corporation Commission
Attorney General's Office
Consumers of Kansas
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court rules fathers must support illegitimate children
The Supreme Court holds that fathers of out of wedlock children can be compelled to provide support, applying to Texas and extending to Wyoming. The ruling affirms equal protection for illegitimate children, but practical enforcement remains weak due to income unpredictability and jail as the main enforcement tool.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Wyoming
Taking a Chance by Mail by Dick Cowden
A Time subscriber details receiving junk mail offers from Unity Buying Service. The envelope promises twenty dollars in buying power for ten dollars and a factory price plus six percent service charge. He notes the appeal of a $99.95 sewing machine offered for $35 plus six percent but remains wary of a hidden catch.
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Time Magazine
Time
Unity Buying Service
Hidden catches in subtle print warn of extra charges
The writer notes deceptive grammar and invisible print on an envelope label, revealing a six percent service charge may include shipping or be added separately. The piece questions whether shipping from New York or California warehouses affects the total cost.
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New York
California
Military spending abused by Pentagon and Congress
The piece outlines how defense spending lacks proper oversight with examples from Navy and Army audits. It cites $127 million paid beyond authorized levels, 623,248 personnel shifted 525,132 times in 1971, and $240 million in related costs. It notes disciplinary actions and criticizes Mel Laird for deeming overspending unintentional.
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Congress
Navy
Army
Defense
Mel Laird
Treasury
Twenty-Five Years Ago Galesburg Bus Stalled At Crossing
Twenty five years ago thirty Neosho County women returning from a Southeast Kansas conference were stalled nearly two hours at a railroad crossing one mile west of Galesburg. The bus rolled again after the driver went to telephone for help. The women sang during the wait. Mrs. W S Leighty learned by telegram that her daughter and son-in-law reached Boston from British East Africa and would head to New York City. The John sons hunted in Africa for motion pictures of the sauna. Humboldt high school band will give a winter concert January 23 at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium with no admission charged.
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Neosho County
Coffeyville
Southeast
Kansas Farm, Home and Industrial Conference
Galesburg
W. S. Leighty
Martin Johnson
Boston
British East Africa
New York City
Johnsons
Africa
Humboldt
Daniel Boone
Lassie
Nashville Music
UFCF
Bill Anderson
Primus
Lloyd Bridges
Playhouse
Derby Oller
Peyton Place
ll—Firing Line
Sanford & Son
the Protectors
Tonight Show
the Virginian
Captain Lightfoot
Harness
Mannix
Parking Fine Delay To Be More Costly
Independence motorists face higher overtime parking penalties. Fines rise from $1 to $2 for tickets unpaid within 24 hours, while the 25 cent overtime charge remains. An Army audit noted as ongoing, with violations to be reported to Congress and the President. final report timing is not estimated.
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Independence
Congress
Books Added by Library on Sports and History
Chanute library adds sports themed titles by Robinson Sayers and DeLuca and Ryan. These include I Never Had It Made I Am Third The Football Playbook Weight Training and Table Tennis. Regional history works include Towns and Minerals in Southern Kansas Wilderness Bonanza Wea Creek to El Dorado Oil in Kansas Black Elk Speaks and Louisiana Purchase.
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John Roosevelt
Jackie) Robinson
Zane Gray
George Sullivan
Gale Sayers
Sam DeLuca
Frank Ryan
Wasserman
Kansas
John G. Clark
State Geological Survey
Tri - State
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arrell M. Gibson
Wea Creek
el Dorado
Francis Schruben
the Tribune
Mid- America
John G. Neihardt
Louisiana Purchase
Donald Barr Chidsey
Commission Names RC&D Representative
County commissioners designated Tom Adams as representative to the See-Kan Resource Conservation and Development Commission with Don Marple as alternate. Arne Fraser was reappointed noxious weed supervisor, and Don Marton was elected vice president and clerk of the rural fire district.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Tom Adams
See-Kan
Top TV Shows Delays Spark Last Minute Schedule Change
Channels release advance schedules but say last minute changes or substitutions are nearly impossible to publish. Broadcasters warn viewers of potential shifts in prime time lineups and seek patience as programming evolves.
Television Log for Chanute and Kansas City Stations
Monday through Friday schedules list programs from KTEW and others with 5:55 AM to late-night lineups. Includes Time for Timothy, Sesame Street, The Osmonds, The Simpsons not listed, news, and multiple network shows across stations KOAM KMBC and more.
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Vietnam
Dick Cowden
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Capitol Dome
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Fred M. Harris
F. M
Mike) Harris
Keith Wright
Neosho
Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Chanute
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
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Army Reserve
Southeast Asia
Jefferson Proving Grounds
By Jean Gray
Chanute Public
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Neihardt
Nebraska
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Cecil Woodham- Smith
E. R. Braithwaite
Shaka
Donald Morris
Raymond Ramsey
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Shirley Booth
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Hogan's Heroes
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Herald of Truth
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Dimension-In-Black
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Youth Forum
Day of Discovery
Cathedral of Tomorrow
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Camera
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Small Society
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