Labor Dept Funds Set for Kansas Job Training Programs
The US Department of Labor announced 1 488 713 for Kansas employment training across multiple sites. Final 1973 funding includes 821 513 for Manpower Development and Training Act centers in Wichita and Kansas City Kansas. Additional 400 000 supports work incentive programs in Kansas City Parsons Topeka and Salina and Operation Mainstream for older workers. Hutchinson Community College gets 15 640 to train 14 older workers. Plainville 23 380 funds 50 trainees and Winfield 13 950 funds 12 workers. Programs run through June 30.
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Schlesinger Could Slice Pentagon Budget to Size
James R. Schlesinger, named secretary of defense, is viewed as a tight-fisted reformer with a history of aggressive defense cuts. His OMB and Rand background, plus CIA leadership, signal potential Navy cost reductions and a smaller modern fleet.
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Metric System Fans Debate U.S. Shift in Aerospace
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