House passes bill aimed at reducing oil consumption
The House approved a measure to curb oil use by setting import quotas, taxing wasteful uses, and offering tax credits for fuel saving. Treasury Secretary Simon called it a nothing bill while sponsor Ullman touted long term energy shifts. the vote was 291 to 130 and the bill heads to the Senate.
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Washington
UPI
House
Treasury
William E. Simon
Administration Energy
al Ullman
D-Ore
Public Interest Organization
Sam Gibbons
D-Fla
Senate
Simon
CBS Morning News
Ullman
Ways and Means
Ford
Wheat harvest under way in Kansas amid high moisture
Across Kansas growers report harvest active in patches due to mud with moisture content running 14 to 18 percent. Chanute and St Paul areas show varied yields from 20 to 35 bushels per acre, with 14 to 16 percent moisture common. Thayer and Humboldt areas see wetter fields and slower progress.
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St. Paul
St. Paul Grain Co
Erie
Hines Grain Co
Thayer
J & H Grain Co
Woodson County Co-op Association
Crop damage relief claims flood Neosho County ASCS office
More than 60 disaster relief claims for crop damage have been filed at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office in Erie with more expected after harvest. Claims cover wheat losses from root rot and drowning plus four hail damage claims from areas north and west of Stark. Statewide claims nearly quadrupled from last year, with flood and other damages yet to be tallied.
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United Press International
Tribune
Neosho County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Erie
Stark
ASCS
Harold Hobbick
Agricultural Stabilization and Con
Servation Service
Hobbick
Kansas
Clark
Kiowa
Comanche
Ford
Ford plans tougher crime laws and gun controls
Attorney General Levi backed President Ford's plan to curb crime with mandatory prison sentences for serious offenses, tougher penalties, higher fines, and a stronger crackdown on organized crime. Ford urged Congress for a model criminal code and $50 million yearly for five years to target urban crime, while rejecting federal gun registration.
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Washington
UPI
Edward H. Levi
Ford
Levi
Congress
America
Intercepted Letter to Cha Troubled Week Ends
A fragment shows an intercepted letter to Cha with casual sign off from Nute. The writer laments a disastrous week and greets Friday as relief. No further names or events are specified.
Public Health Nurse Services Topic For Neosho County Meetings
Public meetings sponsored by Child Care Inc will discuss services offered by a public health nurse for Neosho County. Sue Spalding notes funding cuts affect nearby counties while Neosho lacks a nurse. sessions feature Virginia Cottrell and Frank Coder with state board input.
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Neosho County
Neosho
Sue Spalding
Spalding
Board of Health
Public Health Department
Frank Coder
State Board of Health
Topeka
Virginia Cottrell
Labette County
Weather forecast for today and weekend
The area stays partly cloudy hot and humid this afternoon through Saturday with possible isolated thunderstorms late tonight or early Saturday. Highs this afternoon and Saturday near 90, lows tonight in the low to mid 70s, winds south at 15 to 20 mph gusty this afternoon diminishing tonight.
Rail clerks extend strike deadline to July 21
Federal mediators say the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks AFL CIO agrees to delay the threatened national strike deadline to midnight July 21 after bargaining with management and mediators. Officials warn a shutdown could cripple the nation, affecting mines, steel mills, autos, utilities and farms.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
W. J. Usery Jr
National Mediation Board
George Ives
Norman Walker
C. L. Dennis
Brotherhood of Railway
Afl-Cio
City requires meters moved outside for safety
The City of Chanute orders basements meters moved outside to meet safety standards. A $3 permit fee covers inspection and administrative costs for issuing the permit and overseeing the work. City Manager Bob Bunting says the permit ensures the project meets acceptable standards. M. P. asks why this fee applies to meter relocation.
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Chanute
Bob Bunting
Cit
Bunting
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Chanute Grain and
Humboldt
Ray Almond
S. Ashby
W. Main
Almond
Morgan Williams
Farmers Home Administration
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Yours
Child Care Inc
Stoltz Hall
Neosho County Community Junior College
William Dempsey
National Railway Labor Conference
the Tribune
Sara Esch
Susan Parks
Highland Park
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