Chanute Firemen Demand Retraction and Ogle Return
Chanute fire department unanimously approves a letter drafted by Humboldt attorney John W. White calling for City Manager statements to the Manhattan Mercury to be retracted. The letter also requests a public meeting to air grievances and the reinstatement of Fire Chief Charles Ogle, who resigned May 11 and would leave June 30 if not retained.
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John W. White
Humboldt
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Manhattan Mercury
White
Fire Department
Charles Ogle
Ofice
Ogle
Bob Bunting
Boaz
Higher fuel taxes to raise pump prices in two weeks
Industry officials on Wednesday said fuel buyers will pay more as the 1976 Legislature enacts a one cent gas tax and a two cent diesel and LP gas tax. The Department of Transportation has approved highway contracts using about $13.1 million of the expected $15.7 million in fiscal 1977 new revenues.
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Federal Energy Administration
Kansas
Roy Frost
Kansas Petroleum Council
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Wakeeney
Interstate 70
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Senate grants oil price control exemptions and FEA action
The Senate voted to exempt stripper and secondary recovery oil from price controls, adding about $2 per barrel. The chamber advanced a bill to end the Federal Energy Administration by mid 1977, while the House favors a later deadline. Other amendments soften enforcement and ease appeals, with conference possible to resolve differences. Local fuel-tax and diesel-rate changes raise costs for truckers, potentially reducing demand and revenues. planning commission in Chanute discussed housing plan and housing element updates amid a quorum shortfall.
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UPI
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School board accepts bids for high school lunch facility
USD 413 trustees met to award bids for a new high school lunch room building and kitchen equipment. Custom Associates of Neodesha won the metal structure contract at 74 332 with completion in October, while Interstate Company of Joplin secured the kitchen equipment bid at 46 300. An extra 8 000 will fund tables and chairs, with final equipment bids to wait on state education funding decisions. The project updates include 90 degree blueprint changes to fix a blind spot and a sewer recall to meet city codes.
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Custom Associates
Neodesha
Coomes Construction
St. Paul
DeMeritt Construction
Chanute
Midco, Inc
Humboldt
Sell Constructors, Inc
Kansas City
Grasso
State Department of Education
4Th and
Evergreen
Senate Budget Fight Shapes Tax Reform Battle
Washington lawmakers clash as two Senate committees duel over tax reform and budget powers. The dispute centers on whether the Budget Committee can dictate revenue targets and how the 1,536 page tax bill should be financed. Senator Russell Long argues the Budget Committee overreaches while his Finance panel seeks $2 billion in reform revenue.
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UPI
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Senate
Senate Budget Committee
Congress
Finance Committee
Russell Long
D-La
Budget Committee
Long
Variable Friday showers forecast with warm trend easing
The area sees variable Cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday. Highs reach the low to mid 80s with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Chanute Mayor Defers Comment On Commission Meeting Absence
The Tribune corrects a Tuesday Chanute fire department story noting Mayor Oscar Cunningham attended an American Public Power Association meeting in Anaheim, California and was unavailable for comment. Cunningham said he has no comment at this time.
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Chanute
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American Public Power Association
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Calif
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Intercepted Letter About Foot-In-Mouth Disease
An intercepted letter to Cha discusses the surprising impact of a single case of foot in mouth disease and reflects on the social consequences as the writer signs off with a casual closing.
Nelson named USD 413 assistant superintendent
Larry Nelson, Chanute High School assistant principal, was named the new USD 413 assistant superintendent. The board approved unanimously and formal action occurs at the July 6 meeting with duties starting mid month. Nelson will oversee secondary and elementary curriculum and federal programming.
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Chanute High School
USD 413
John Grasso
Nelson
Grasso
Tribune Seeks Growth News For Annual Progress Edition
The Tribune invites notices of growth in Chanute area during the past year. Report expansions, new facilities, hiring increases, broader distribution, equipment upgrades, new product lines, and community service projects. Send details to The Tribune Box 559 Chanute Kan or call 431-4100.
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