SRS office moves to former Southeast Kansas hospital
Chanute Social and Rehabilitation Services relocates from Santa Fe to the former Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital beginning Tuesday. John Kirkwood, regional director, describes the move as more workable and economical and notes the shift follows a broader state reorganization reducing county directors to area directors. He cites expanded services under Title 20, potential future five mill levies, and planned kitchen use for congregate meals with Red Cross Pioneer chapter and Area Agency on Aging.
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Humboldt
Bennett seeks federal disaster aid for 10 Kansas counties
Governor Bennett mailed a request to President Ford urging a major disaster declaration for Butler Cherokee Cowley Crawford Elk Greenwood Labette Montgomery Neosho and Wilson counties after July rains caused more than 20 million in flood damage. He projects higher losses including agriculture and public property and notes federal aid would require about 25 percent state match.
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Wilson
Chautauqua
Quiet Democrat Convention Ahead in Contrast to Republican Clash
An intercepted letter notes the Democrats plan a calm convention while the Republicans stage a fiery fight. The author contrasts the parties noting an unusual dynamic in political theater.
Weather area forecast Mostly sunny and warm
Mostly sunny and continued warm today and Tuesday with clear tonight. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and overnight lows 65 to 70. Winds southwest 10 to 15 mph today and south 5 to 15 mph tonight.
Reagan wins big in Colorado GOP delegate sweep
Reagan's Colorado campaign coordinators credit his appearance at the state party convention and grassroots support for his sweep of 15 of 16 delegates at Fort Collins. Ford won three delegates Friday, with one uncommitted, and Love narrowly earned a Ford slot. Ballot discrepancies over Reagan ally Koether’s name prompted mention of potential credentials challenges for Kansas City.
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Carter faces running mate choice at Democratic National Convention
Democrats convene in New York as Jimmy Carter seeks a running mate from seven congressmen. Carter has yet to announce, with insiders noting three top choices. The convention opens with speeches by Glenn and Jordan as party unity aims to overshadow past rifts.
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Chicago
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Housing shortage hits KU and rivals in fall
United Press International reports Kansas and Missouri university towns face scarce student housing this fall. KU expects 500 more applicants than last year, while KSU dorms are full with 200 students waiting. MU lists over 1,000 on dorm waitlists with a housing center guiding students to rentals.
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UAW Chief Backs Carter in 1976 Nomination
United Auto Workers president Leonard Woodcock told 550 liberal union delegates at a Democratic caucus that unions would back Carter with the greatest united labor effort in U.S. history once he is nominated. He said labor’s coalition would merge into a strong post convention drive and noted Mondale was the leading VP pick among labor leaders.
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Walter Mondale
Minnesota
John Glenn
Ohio
Chanute derby entrants finish 59th in Powder Puff Derby
Chanute's Powder Puff Derby entry, with navigator Lee Kensett and pilot Dorothy Dickerhoof, finished 59th in Wilmington Delaware. Weather delays and hold ups at Lubbock Texas and Parkersburg West Virginia marked the race with time scores to be announced at Wednesday's awards banquet. George Dickerhoof and Dr James Kensett traveled to Wilmington to greet their wives after flying commercially.
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Tex
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W. Va
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George Dickerhoof
James Kensett
Chanute Municipal Pool Reopens After Repairs
Repairs to a centrifugal pump and a 20 horsepower electric motor at Chanute Municipal Pool were completed. The pool opened to the public at 1 30 p m Sunday. Make up swimming lessons shift to Tuesday and Wednesday. Canoe lessons move to Thursday through Saturday after a Thursday closure due to the motor and pump failures.
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