Bank Promotes Detroit Branch With Discounted Money Sale
A Detroit bank staged a one day promotional event selling authentic bills at steep discounts to publicize a new branch. Crowds formed overnight and many waited in line only to face shortages as $10 000 in cash was parceled out at reduced values. Reactions were mixed with buyers pleased yet others furious over late entries and line shifts. Bank seeks thrift message but many left disappointed and skeptical about the publicity stunt.
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Detroit
Congress stalls on revamping federal election funding
The U S Congress delays revamping the Federal Election Commission as ordered by the Supreme Court. President Ford may veto the bill or nominate six FEC commissioners for Senate confirmation, while campaign funds dry up except for Ford’s. Critics oppose federal financing and favor party distribution with strict accountability.
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Federal Election Commission
U.S. Supreme Court
Ford
FEC
Senate
Ford’s
Two Area Events Share Weekend in Coffeyville and Garnett
A two day Pony Express commemoration along the Black Dog Trail runs May 15 16 17 from Cedar Vale to Coffeyville to Baxter Springs with ceremonies in Cedar Vale Coffeyville and Baxter Springs. A Garnett seminar May 15 on worm raising titled Worm Raising Today is hosted by North American Bait Farms Inc with a $7.50 registration.
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Kansas
Coffeyville Stamp Club
Walter Johnson
Coffeyville
Humboldt
Postal Service
Engineering
Cedar Vale
Baxter Springs
Johnny Branham
Altamont
SEK Mounted Posse
Ivan Pfasser
Caney
U.S. 166
Plaza
Exhibition
Black Dog
Pony Express
Garnett
Peoples Theatre
North American Bait Farms, Inc
Ontario, Calif
Worms’’ Company
Thurmond award sparked controversy over political pressure
Washington reports that Senator Strom Thurmond received the Legion of Merit amid political pressure from the White House and Pentagon figures. Westmoreland and Army Secretaries resisted, later relenting in a decision portrayed as political rather than merit based.
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Washington
Strom Thurmond
R S.C
Army Awards Board
William Westmoreland
Army
Pentagon
Thurmond
Defense
Robert McNamara
McNamara
Nixon
Westmoreland
Stanley Resor
Robert Froehlke
White House
Froehlke
Legion of Merit
Gavels found Legislature's adjournment in Topeka
In Topeka the Kansas House Speaker and Senate President adjourned the 1976 session sine die with 15 lawmakers present. Gov. Bennett signed an omnibus bill and vetoed items including 249 400 for Public Television and funds for osteopathic medicine and park improvements.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
House
Duane S
Pete” McGill
Rainfield
Senate
Ross Doyen
Concordia
Statehouse
McGill
Doyen
Robert Bennett
Bennett
Public Television Commission
Kansas
Clinton, Melvern
Sand Hills
Prosecuting Attorneys’ Training and Assistance Council
State salary bill approved by Kansas governor
The governor approved the unified court salary bill and a 12.2 million pay increase for state workers. Raises include associate Supreme Court justices from 32500 to 34000 and district judges up to 30500 plus 1500 county supplements in larger counties.
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Tcpera
Kan
UPI
Unified Court System
Secretary of State
Civil Service
Robert Bennett
Bennett
Prosecuting Attorneys’ Training and Assistance Council
Kansas County and District Attorneys Association
Louise Lasser Held on Cocaine Possession Charge
Beverly Hills police booked Louise Lasser on suspicion of cocaine possession on Saturday. Her lawyer quit Tuesday after agents refused access to the star and demanded an assurance she would not face court. A Municipal Court hearing was set for May 12.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
UPI
Mary Hartman
Louise Lasser
Robert Steinberg
Miss Lasser
Subscription Rates for Local and Interstate Mail
Rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and nearby areas include Kansas tax. One year 16.48. six months 9.79. three months 5.67. one month 2.20. Outside trade territory one year 26.78. six months 14.42. three months 7.73. one month 2.58. Carrier delivery Chanute area also available with tax. UP news distributed, ABC audited.
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Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kansas
Chanute
Kansans in Congress split on FY 1977 budget targets
Washington report notes Kansas Republicans oppose defense and food stamp cuts while backing limited budget tweaks. Rep. Martha Keys faults a 100.6 billion defense figure as too high and Senator Dole faces Humphrey as they clash over grain inspection reform. Keys endorses sunset limits on agencies.
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Kansas
Republican House
House
Joe Shubitz
Pittsburg
Martha Keys
Manhattan
GOP
Keys
Robert Dole
R-Russell
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Dole
Pvt Robert E Olson completes basic training at Fort Riley
Twenty five years ago Pvt Robert E Olson son of Mr and Mrs Jess Olson Altoona has completed basic training and is being sent to radio communications school for eight weeks at Fort Riley. Fifty Years Ago 1926 mentions sand beds and freight rates suggesting sand mining potential in Kaw valley area.
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Thurmond
South Carolina
Mad Dog Ruffin
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
Strom
Congress
Reserve Officers Association
Pentagon
ROA
J. Milner Roberts
Roberts
R. G. Gard
Army
Col
Warren Abernathy
Robert E. Olson
Jess Olson
Altoona
Radio
Fort Riley
Kaw Valley
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