Congress Venting at Carter Over Policy Involvement
UPI report shows Senate leaders Baker Byrd and ONeill criticizing President Carter for not involving Congress in policy making. They urge more consultation before actions and warn of ongoing friction as energy debate and oil lobby influence persist amid public doubts about an energy crisis.
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Washington
UPI
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Carter
Congress
Congressional
Senate
Howard Baker
United States
Robert Byrd
Thomas O'Neill
Baker
Byrd
O'Neill
State seeks planning money for satellite public TV
Kansas Public Television Board directed groups to file planning grant applications by June 23 for nine thousand dollars in state aid to establish satellite stations in southwest, northwest and southeast Kansas. Fort Hays State University and Garden City Community College active. Colby and Chanute groups show interest. Board set June 27 to review applications and allocate funds while considering cost limits and subsequent local funding.
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Topeka
UPI
Kansas Public Television Board
Southwest
Northwest
Kansas
Wichita
W. Keith Weltmer
Garden City Community College
Ft Hays State University
Colby
Chanute
Governor Bennett Harvests Wheat as Prices Continue to Fall
Kansas Governor Robert Bennett joined farmer Darrel Van Allen in a combine harvest as prices tumbled further. A Nordic buying delegation said European buyers see a surplus and hesitate to buy. Van Allen expects 30 to 35 bushels per acre on 1840 acres while co op staff note farmers delay selling due to low prices.
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Clearwater
UPI
Kansas
Robert Bennett
Darrel van Allen
Clearwater Coop
Bennett
Capitol
Scandinavia
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nicolas Kommendijk
Great Plains Wheat Inc
Rotterdam
van Allen
Sumner County
Governo
Co-Op
Prune-skinned swimmers set world endurance swimming record
Seven swimmers from Midland Texas swam non stop for seven straight days from June 6 to June 13 breaking the world endurance mark. Coach Doug Ingram announced the record and the team also set new 24 hour distance marks by five swimmers and new fastest times for 100 miles by twenty swimmers and 300 miles by seven swimmers.
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Midland
Tex
UPI
Doug Ingram
Flood insurance rules threaten Portage des Sioux's future
In Portage des Sioux Missouri residents fear federal flood insurance rules will curb growth and potentially erode the town’s existence. An ordinance requires new homes and rebuilt structures to meet a 439.5 foot flood level with protective measures, prompting concerns of redlining and mortgage denials.
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Portage Des Sioux, Mo
UPI
Russell Cissell
Portage Des Sioux
Cissell
Chester Collier
St. Louis
Collier
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