Editorial Calls for Keeping Mid-America Funding Intact
Southeast Kansas county commissioners in Erie voted to cut per capita funding for Mid-America Inc. The editorial urges reconsideration, noting Mid-America’s record five teen industrial prospects this month and the broad regional benefits from a united development effort led by executive director Roland Loveless.
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Kansas
Erie
Mid-America, Inc
Mid-America
Roland Loveless
Mid- America
From the president tactic sparks a wastebasket judgment
A World Evangelism, Inc head promotes a free distribution of a Bicentennial proclamation titled the True Spirit of 76. The piece is promptly discarded, with a warning against using the from the president’s technique, even by Mr. Ford, and a call for humility.
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World Evangelism, Inc
Letter From Chanute Resident Reflects 19 Years Here
A Chanute, Kansas resident writes warmly of 19 years in the town. She recalls welcoming dinners at the country club, social whirlings, and active involvement in bridge clubs, bowling, Shakespeare, and church events. She notes generous help from Mrs Taylors, many friendships formed, and lists 24 couples now living elsewhere, with memories of community life and eccentric characters.
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Chanute
Kansas
Remembering Mary Guinette Kathy Moore and Marilyn Kensett
Barbara Kihm recalls years with the Girl Scouts and friends who supported her through joys and tragedies. She notes hunting memories of camping with Mary Guinette Kathy Moore and Marilyn Kensett, community warmth in Chanute, and 19 years living among its caring people.
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Mary Guinette
Kathy Moore
Marilyn Kensett
Kathy
Local Subscription Rates and UPI Reprint Rights
Rates vary by delivery method with options for 1 year, 6 months, and 3 months. Chanute post office boxholders have separate pricing including sales tax. Carrier delivery in Chanute costs 2.50 monthly plus tax. UPI holds exclusive rights to local news republication.
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Chanute
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Crony ties shape U S energy policy and Carter VP talk
Washington report exposes how ERDA contracts favored TRW through close ties between Dr. Robert Seamans and John Foster, detailing noncompetitive awards and a study prioritizing nuclear and fossil fuels. It notes Foster's influence, TRW's Hawaii project link, and Sewans’ denial of impropriety. The piece also surveys Carter’s VP prospects, highlighting Church Udall Kennedy Glenn and others, ending with a biblical Psalm quote.
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TRW, Inc
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House OKs $105.6 billion military spending bill
The House passed a $105.6 billion defense appropriations bill for the new fiscal year by 331 to 53, funding payrolls, maintenance, weapons, and procurement while defeating bids to delay or cut B1 bomber and related arms programs.
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UPI
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Democratic Platform Committee
Red Cross swimming classes enroll 500 students under Emma Palmer
Approximately 500 boys and girls have enrolled in the Red Cross swimming classes under the supervision of Mrs. Emma Palmer, Red Cross water safety chairman. Fifty years ago in 1926, Parks Helmick, city commissioner of public utilities, was named assistant receiver for the failed Fidelity State bank.
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Emma Palmer
Red Cross Water Safety
Parks Helmick
Public Utilities
Fidelity State Bank
Skubitz opposes coal slurry pipeline bill in Congress
Rep. Joe Skubitz objects to a House Interior Committee measure allowing the Wyoming to Arkansas coal slurry line to cross lands. He argues it would undercut railroads, threaten industry jobs, and could force bankruptcies, noting railroads haul over 60 percent of U S coal and warning against federal funds being used to support pipelines.
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Washington Bureau
Washington
Joe Skubitz
Pittsburg
House Interior Committee
Shubitz
Wyoming
Arkansas
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Jonal
House Transportation Subcommittee
Kansas
West
National Science Foundation
Congress
Carter vows nationwide victory bid amid convention drive
Jimmy Carter, vacationing at Sea Island, Georgia, tells reporters he will campaign vigorously toward the Democratic National Convention and has 1,535 delegates, 30 above the nomination threshold. He says if nominated, he will win every state in the Union and may seek 12 to 15 distinguished Americans to advise.
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Carter Camp
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D-Idaho
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Mo Udall
D-Ariz
Will Rogers
Udall
Democratic Party
United Press International
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Sea Island
Ford seeks running mate free of scandals amid GOP unity push
Ford told teen age Republicans at the White House that he wants a vice presidential nominee without sex or money scandals. He urged a nongrudge race as he and Reagan aim to unite the party ahead of the Iowa convention and national delegate selections. He met with John Connally amid speculation he could be tapped to win back the conservative wing.
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White House
Ronald Reagan
John Connally
Texas
Carter
Reagan
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Delaware
Kansas three cities report rise in serious crime in early 1976
FBI data show Kansas City Kansas 3462 to 4315, Wichita 4973 up from 4531, and Topeka 2387 up from 1673 in the first quarter. Murder declines in KC and slight shifts occur across rape, robbery, assaults, burglary, and theft.
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UPI
Kansas
FBI
Kansas City
Kan
Wichita
Topeka
Fredonia native named Chase Manhattan VP in NYC
Andy Spohn of Fredonia has been named vice president and group executive of manpower management operations for Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City. He joined the bank May 1 after formerly working for Geneseo Corporation in Nashville. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spohn of Fredonia and his wife Lois is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Borland of Altoona.
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Andy Spohn
Chase Manhattan Bank
New York City
Spohn
Geneseo Corporation
Nashville
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