Brennecke Seeks Local Change in Neosho County
Republican Paul Brennecke, Chanute resident since 1946, runs for Neosho County 3rd District commissioner. He calls taxes and roads top issues, supports limited county staff, higher pay for remaining workers, a county park near Austin Bridge, and returning to gravel roads with more local labor. He condemns current road policies and favors more blacktop.
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Neosho County
Paul T. Brennecke
Brennecke
Chanute
Austin
Labette County
Harper backs efficient spending for 3rd District bid
Democratic candidate Joe L. Harper Sr. of Chanute pledges to avoid overlapping projects and use taxpayer funds where they do the most good. He would hold taxes at present levels, study county road and bridge maintenance, and review rock crushing to reduce lime dust.
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Joe L. Harper
Harper
Ingraham Seeks Neosho County Commissioner Write-In Bid
Larry L. Ingraham announces his write-in candidacy for Neosho County 3rd District commissioner. He says ballot spelling need not be exact, aims to cut waste, curb road spending, oppose county zoning, keep taxes down, and bring farm-based management insight to county government.
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Larry L. Ingraham
Neosho County
Ingraham
Commission
New tax plan for Kansas farmland use value amendment
The article explains a proposed Kansas constitutional amendment to allow use value appraisal of farmland for tax purposes. If approved, property would be taxed based on income from production rather than market sale value, aiming to relieve farmers from rising taxes as land values climb.
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Andrea Groves
Kansas
Amendment to Article II on agricultural land ad valorem tax rules
Proposal adds Section 12 defining agricultural land value for ad valorem tax by income or productivity and equalizing rate with real property, with a recoupment clause if use changes. Legislature may adjust taxes to reflect prior agricultural use differences.
Intercepted Letter to Cha Claims Help Save Tax Money
Intercepted note repeats “Dear Cha” as groups claim to help save the taxpayer’s money. The fragment ends with a signoff “Yours, Nute,” suggesting a personal letter amid broader tax savings appeals. The readable portion focuses on financial savings messaging.
Undecided voters dominate three day Harris straw poll results
The Harris Newspapers 1976 Straw Poll shows up to 39 percent undecided on a state land use value amendment for farmland tax, with 43 percent yes and 19 percent no after three days. Ford leads in a presidential contest and lawmakers show sizable margins in several districts. The poll covers 6,800 voters across 67 counties, including Wilson County and the Fifth District race.
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Ford
Wilson County
Carter
Skubitz
Olson
Chanute Tribune
Spooks Parade On Main For Chanute Spook Parade
The Chanute Kiwanis sponsor a children s spook parade at 6 30 p m along Main with paraders meeting at 6 p m at the Main and Grant lot. Kindergarteners head to the Memorial Building for judging at 6 p m. Prizes will be awarded at the Memorial Building after the parade ends.
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Grant
Memorial Building
Duane Clum
Chanute Kiwanis
Evergreen
Time switches back to standard time this weekend
Washington notes Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep Sunday as clocks revert from daylight saving to standard time at 22 m turning back to 1 a.m. Standard time remains until April 24, 1977 when clocks move ahead for six months of daylight saving. The change follows a 1966 law mandating last Sundays for switch dates.
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Washington
UPI
Weather Summary for Area Forecast
The area sees mostly sunny skies and warmer conditions today with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Tonight remains mostly clear with lows in the mid to upper 30s and Friday brings partly cloudy skies with a high in the mid 60s. Winds from the south to southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
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