Ford pushes detente with nature to aid economy and environment
President Ford outlined a plan tying unemployment relief to environmental goals. He proposed a uniform system for oil pollution claims, backed by two international conventions, and announced a $30 million National Environmental Research Center in Cincinnati. He urged federal and local cooperation to improve air and water quality.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Congress
Cincinnati
America
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
GOP
Illegal prescription use suspected at state prison
The Kansas Department of Corrections probes illegal use of prescriptions to obtain narcotics for a prison black market at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing. Prison doctor Fernando Periquet is questioned amid a two week long inquiry led by investigator Darrel Perrin, with officials citing potential future charges and possible involvement of outside persons.
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John Marshall
Kansas
Lansing
HNL
State Department of Corrections
Kansas State Penitentiary
John Hazelet
Department
Harris News Service
Fernando Periquet
Hazelet
Periquet
Darrel Perrin
Corrections Department
Corrections
Robert Raines
Raines
State Pharmacy Board
Federal Drug Administration
Department of Justice
Unemployment rate holds steady as June jobless drop
The U S Labor Department reports the unemployment rate fell 0 6 percentage points to 8 6 percent in June while the labor force shrank by 600 000 keeping the rate from improving versus May Employment remained at 84 4 million with gains in nonfarm payrolls offset by declines in agriculture The July figures will be needed for clearer insight into the trend.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Senate Banking
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
Hudson briefed Chanute chamber on TB hospital closure plans
State Sen. Dale Hudson updates Chanute Area Chamber on Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital closure set for Oct. 1 after 1975 Legislature cut funding. A surplus property committee will tour Parsons July 28 and Chanute July 29 to explore alternate uses including potential alcoholism treatment facility.
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Dale Hudson
Chanute Area
Hudson
Chanute
State Hospital
Parsons
Weather Area Forecast Clear to partly cloudy through Friday
The area remains warm and humid with hazy sky conditions. Winds will be south to southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and overnight lows in the upper 60s.
Congress to Probe Gasoline Price Increases
Senator Birch Bayh says Congress will investigate possible market manipulation by major oil firms behind this week’s gasoline price hikes. He cites President Ford’s energy policy as a factor and notes hearings with Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Chair Sen. Hart in the coming months.
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Washington
UPI
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Congress
Ford
Bayh
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Philip A. Hart
Dmich
Repairs Planned At Neosho Manor Nursing Home
Neosho County Commission told the state fire marshal and Department of Health repairs will be done at Neosho Manor Nursing Home to meet Title XIX certification. About 35 Medicare patients may lose funds if work lags. SRS extended a July 31 deadline. Upgrades include fire detectors, solid core doors, smoke barriers, fireproof doors, dish washer booster, and fireproof draperies. Bids will be sought soon. Also approved to join the state off system road program funding $41,654 to be shared 70 30. County engineer reported progress on Flat Rock Creek bridge Urbana area and Austin bridge right of way work.
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Erie
Neosho County
Department of Health
Neosho Manor
Jim Guffey
Kansas Medical Association
Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Guffey
Charles Ingle
Flat Rock Creek
Lakewood Heights
Urbana
35Th Street
Plummer
Austin Bridge
Ingle
Neosho County population declines in 1975 census figures
County total drops to 17 779 from 18 459 in 1974. City total falls to 13 003, with Chanute at 10 145. Earlton Erie Galesburg Stark St Paul and Thayer show losses, while Big Creek Erie Tioga townships rise modestly. Several townships list gains and losses from 1974 census.
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Erie
Neosho County
Chanute
Earlton
Galesburg
Stark
St. Paul
Thayer
Big Creek
Erie Township
Tioga
Danville
Centerville
Chetopa
Grant
Lahore
Lincoln
Mission
Shiloh
Walnut Grove
Ingratitude We Inherit Says Abridged Reflection
A compact reflection notes that ingrained ingratitude is part of human nature and adds that gratitude must be cultivated amid daily challenges and social expectations. The brief emphasizes self awareness and moral duty.
New agricultural municipalities urged for Kansas farming areas
Kansas farmers and union officials urged a legislative study committee to create agricultural municipalities governing unincorporated county land. They argued such units would serve farmers, gaining revenue powers and eminent domain to match cities, addressing land use, zoning, water and sprawl concerns.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Kansas
Jim Plager
Kansas Farmers Union
Plager
Farmers Union
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