Chanute seeks input for downtown policy plan survey
City staff mailed a 425 household shoppers survey to a representative 10 percent random sample from utility lists and 10 percent of farm houses. The Planning Commission aims to guide the Central Business District policy as part of the 1975 95 Comprehensive Plan with input from residents and merchants and a May 13 deadline.
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Chanute
Johnny Litchenburg
Planning Commission
The
Retail Trade Association of the
Chamber of Commerce
Litchenburg
City crews pave approach for new traffic light
City engineers will overlay asphalt at the South Santa Fe and 14th Street intersection to remove bumps and align manholes with the road. The Kansas Department of Transportation aids repainting restriping, adding left turn bays and a semi actuated signal, with operation expected in weeks.
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South Santa Fe
14Th Streets
Jim Beck
12Th
14Th Street
Kansas Department of Transportation
Used Lumber Permitted With Restrictions In Remodeling
City building inspector Lea Hardman says used lumber is allowed in construction after restructuring. Remodeling projects such as bathrooms require compliance with building plumbing and electrical codes including valve placement venting venting and proper outlets. For questions call 431 3200.
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Lea Hardman
Industrial executives visit Chanute as See Mid-America tour hits 19 cities
Chanute will host visiting out of state executives on May 17 18 as part of the See Mid-America tour with 19 southeast Kansas towns including Neodesha Fredonia Parsons Independence Oswego Columbus Baxter Springs and Pittsburg among others. The tour is in its third year and is underwritten by the 10 county commissions as part of Mid-America national advertising.
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Chanute
Kansas
Mid-America
John Gatling
Mid-America, Inc
Parsons
Gatling
Robert Bennett
Neodesha
Fredonia
Independence
Oswego
Columbus
Baxter Springs
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Caney
Erie
Moran
Fort Scott
Girard
Cherryvale
Yates Center
Iola
Humboldt
Commissioners Review Recreation Center Proposal and City Agenda
City Commission agenda for 6 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Building includes a review of a South Santa Fe Street recreation center with indoor pool and tennis courts, a public hearing on the Community Development Housing Assistance Plan, and parking meter policy extension. It also covers a Tree Board appointment, refuse and landfill operations discussion, gas well drilling ordinance, and bids for sewer projects and gas supplies.
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Santa Fe
Memorial Building
Wayne Burghart
National Guard Armory
Central Business District
Tree Board
Double the love for Mom Double the love for Mom
Mothers of twins share joy and challenges raising two babies at once. They describe arranging schedules, alternating night duties, and watching twins grow as distinct individuals while noting a strong emotional bond between siblings.
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Sally Knapp
S. Evergreen
Linda Chickadonz
R. 2
Linda
Lila Stone
Chanute
Sharon Stirewall
Sally
Duane
Sharon
U.S. Soviet SALT talks seen as promising by Brown
Defense Secretary Harold Brown said the chances of the Soviets accepting Carter’s deep SALT cuts are not high but a modest agreement before the October expiry seems likely and talks may resume in Geneva May 18. The Soviets previously rejected both proposals in Moscow talks.
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Washington
UPI
Harold Brown
U.S
Brown
Carter
Geneva
Moscow
Senior citizens get relief in southeast Kansas heating aid
relief funds totaling more than 37000 will be mailed as $25 rebate checks in May to 145 Neosho County residents 125 in Allen 101 in Wilson and 48 in Woodson. the program covers january and february heating costs and was directed by the SEK AAA with social rehabilitation services.
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Southeast
Kansas
Southeast Kansas Area Agency On Aging
Mark Turnbull
Sek-Aaa
Neosho County
Allen County
Wilson County
Woodson County
Allen Couunty
Wilson
Woodson
Agency On Aging
Social Rehabilitation Services
Turnbull
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Federal Energy Administration
Medals for Moms Highlighted by Notes from Nute
A brief note from Nute praises mothers for actions beyond duty. The letter to Cha emphasizes appreciation and honors mothers with heartfelt regard.
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Cha
Weather Area Forecast Partly Cloudy with Showers Likely
Partly cloudy to cloudy today with possible showers tonight and Sunday. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s today, upper 50s to mid 60s tonight, and mid 70s Sunday. Southeast winds 30 to 50 percent rain today, 20 percent Sunday.
Energy plan moves forward with cabinet level department
The House Government Affairs Committee approved a major energy plan component creating a cabinet level Department of Energy with a secretary empowered to set oil and gas prices. The 35 to 2 vote clears the measure for House floor debate as James Schlesinger is eyed as secretary.
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Washington
Department of Energy
Federal Energy Administration
Federal Power Commission
House Committee
Secretary of Energy
James Schlesinger
Carter
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