Congress moves to curb abusive debt collection practices
Tribune reports House passage of a bill to ban harassment of debtors including late night calls and employer contact. Senate subcommittee prepares similar measure as witnesses cite repeated threats and mis representation by agencies. Enforcement remains the central challenge.
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Readers Question Why Flags Were Not Displayed on Main
Tribune readers ask why American flags were not displayed on Main Street for Memorial Day. Ed notes say the Chanute area chamber relied on the National Guard for flag setup and takedown, but the unit cannot continue the service. The chamber told the city, but the city has not reaccepted responsibility. Readers urged city officials, the chamber, and the National Guard to respond.
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Easier to Take Care of Younger Says Brickman
Brickman argues caring for younger workers is simpler and more manageable, urging policy shifts to reduce burdens on families and businesses. He cites childcare costs and flexible scheduling as key issues, calling for practical relief measures and targeted support.
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Midtown Musings marks five years of trivia and town notes
The Midtown Musings column observes its fifth anniversary as a regular Tribune feature on May 30, marking 400 columns and 160000 words of trivia. The writer notes a shift toward deeper local subjects, including Central Business District needs, and hints at more tributes to contemporaries who have died as he ages.
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Carter faces mixed reaction as public remains cautious
In Washington the public mood toward President Carter is cautious with mixed reviews. Sammy Davis Jr and others show reserve about him, praising humility but questioning economic plans while Jesse Jackson endorses human rights yet criticizes inflation and budget focus.
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Carter earns cautious praise from stars and public figures
Hollywood figures like Muhammad Ali Robert Redford Gloria Steinem and Cesar Chavez express cautious support for President Carter noting his populist outreach energy policy and reforms while criticizing some cabinet choices and pace. A confidential memo signals White House shifts touching Customs and drug policy as oil industry enforcement draws limited penalties.
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Residents protest plan for new Wyandotte juvenile facility
About 50 residents gathered Tuesday night to oppose the Wyandotte County Commission’s plan to build a new juvenile detention facility in their neighborhood. Commissioner Patrick L Scherzer interrupted a hospital stay to chair the meeting and said state officials require replacing the 25 year old Raw View Contention Home.
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New tax law may slow to affect paychecks
The new tax law signed last month will lower withholding rates starting June 1, but many firms are slow to adjust. Most Americans may see about $2 less per week, with middle income couples earning $10,000 to $12,000 yearly gaining the most, while some singles earning $13,750 or more with standard deductions may see an extra dollar withheld.
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Kansas Youths To Fill 27000 Summer Jobs In 27 Counties
Topeka officials say the Department of Human Resources will place about 27 000 youths aged 14 to 22 in summer jobs, a 10 000 increase from last year. Most openings come from private employers with federal programs funding 2 million dollars and 221 000 for conservation work. The effort targets economic growth and provides positions in schools hospitals libraries and parks plus road and facility projects.
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