Substituting soybean for meat plan eyed by USDA
The Agriculture Department proposed letting schools substitute approved soybean and other vegetable proteins for meat items while keeping federal reimbursements. The plan aims to cut costs and increase meal flexibility without lowering protein, though criticism from ranchers is expected.
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City Commission to consider court renovation bid and other agenda items
The 4 p.m. Monday meeting will include a bid setting for the courtroom renovation project, annexation proposals, final platting of Memorial Park Cemetery, and renaming a circular street off 14th Street. A landfill usage charge resolution will be discussed. Reports from the Safari Museum Board and Burns and McDonnell Engineering on the electric distribution system. The Red Cross seeks special consideration for utility service in moving offices.
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Hudson and Lane Vie in GOP 14th District Primary
In the August 1 Republican primary for the 14th District state senate seat, Dale Hudson of Parsons challenges Jim Lane of Parsons. The winner faces Democrat William Dearth, who is unopposed in the primary. Hudson highlights local ties and business background. Lane cites property taxes highways and economic development as top issues.
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IRA Bomb Attacks Devastate Belfast Killing and Wounding Dozens
A massive IRA bombing campaign strikes central Belfast during a Friday assault. At least 13 people die and 96 are injured, including many women and children, as 20 explosions hit bus and rail stations, shops, and a bar. The attack marks one of the era’s gravest sectarian flareups.
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Shultz accuses Star of meddling in Kansas politics
Lt. Gov. Reynolds Shultz a Republican gubernatorial candidate accused the Kansas City Star of meddling in Kansas politics and said the paper has decided that one of his opponents should be governor. He called the Star the local version of an extreme liberal establishment newspaper in a prepared statement.
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Okie grape project critic quits amid feud in Caney Oklahoma
A participant in Oklahoma's grape growing poverty project, Laverne Adams, blasts the Office of Economic Opportunity calling the program a fraud and plans to quit. OEO director Rex Sparger labels Adams a troublemaker and says a probation period was set for participants. Adams alleges lack of air conditioning and threats to welfare checks if he quits as seven families lived in trailers since May 29.
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Intercepted Letter Reframes School Lunch Claims
Intercepted letter suggests school lunch directors face scrutiny from parents as they compare meals to pet food in a controversial remark. The memo hints at budget pressures and cost-cutting discussions affecting cafeteria offerings.
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