Neosho County tackles hospital bond issue plan
The Neosho County Commission forwards a certification of need for a 3.5 million dollar general obligation bond for Neosho Memorial Hospital. If 25 percent of last general election voters sign, a 60 day protest and petition window begins. absent petition, the issue proceeds without a vote.
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Parttime prisoners opened in county jail by sheriff officer
A sheriff's officer unlocks a cell at the county jail as two inmates are released or transferred. The brief readable fragment mentions partial activity inside the facility.
Republicans Celebrate Sustaining Ford Veto Victory
President Ford and GOP leaders hailed a veto victory as the Democratic House failed to override a $5.3 billion jobs bill. Senate Leader Hugh Scott warned of a tough winter for the so called reform movement while House Leader Rhodes spoke of an even chance to sustain a veto on strip mining.
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Senate rejects overseas troop cut amid defense bill debate
The Senate voted down by voice vote an amendment to a 25 billion defense bill that would withdraw 200000 U S troops from overseas bases. Senator Gravel’s plan drew warnings from Senator Nunn that it would threaten NATO and SALT talks, while Senator Goldwater argued for maintaining forces in Asia and noted Thailand bases and Thai troop reductions.
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Four Kansas GOP Reps Back Ford on Veto of Jobs Bill
The Tribune notes that Kansas four GOP House members voted to sustain President Ford's veto of a $5.3 billion emergency jobs bill. Rep Martha Keys the delegation's lone Democrat voted to override. The bill sought $1.9 billion for 900,000 public service jobs, and Republicans had opposed it previously in March.
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City Extends Flatbed Trash Pick Up This Week
The city will run flatbed trash pickup Friday and Saturday in the southeast section due to heavy workload from spring cleaning. City manager Bob Bunting said the service, normally on Wednesday in one area, is extended this month for extra collection.
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Controversy Over Prisoner Work Release Program
City Court Judge Richard Ashley instituted a weekend work-release plan drawing praise and criticism from law enforcement. Two inmates in Neosho County jail Erie face sentences combining jail time with work obligations, sparking debate over leniency versus punishment and potential impacts on families and jobs.
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Britons vote on Common Market referendum
London voters faced a pivotal national referendum on whether the United Kingdom should remain in the European Community. Prime Minister Harold Wilson urged a yes vote amid economic crisis, while polls and bookmakers signaled a strong pro market majority though uncertainty lingered about the outcome.
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Pittsburg man named acting state labor commissioner
Gov. Robert Bennett appoints Jack McGlothlin of Pittsburg as acting labor commissioner until a permanent choice is found. McGlothlin, 59, is a lobbyist for the United Transportation Union and succeeds Darrell Carlton whose term ended May 31. Joseph Pichler of KU will help screen candidates for permanent leadership as the department moves toward cabinet status.
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Weather Overview with 1 PM Readings and Forecast
Partly sunny and mild this afternoon with widely scattered thunderstorms possible late today ending tonight. Highs in the 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler with lows near 60. Friday expects mostly sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Winds southwest 10 to 15 mph this afternoon shifting west to northwest this evening becoming light and variable tonight.
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