Convincing Americans They Are Better Off Amid Inflation debate
A U S AP report examines how officials cite rising personal incomes and lower inflation to claim Americans are better off than a year earlier. Despite gains, public mood questions the figures amid inflation, unemployment, and social unrest, noting statistics miss broader quality of life gains.
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County 4 H'ers Win at Fair
Erie Neosho County 4H youths excel at the Mid-America Fair in Topeka earning ribbons across demonstrations wood work honey home improvement and more. Notable winners include Randy Reinhart Scott Worthy Brenda Brock Danny Dillinger Cathy Mih Susan Fedie and Judy Baker among others. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell notes a 10 percent collision premium discount for 1973 vehicles meeting new safety standards with the Insurance Services Office and several firms offering the rate.
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Neosho County
Topeka
Randy Reinhart
Scott Worthy
Hilleres
Danny Dillinger
Lucky 13
Brenda Brock
Up and Atom
Joe Simmons
Susan Fedie
Eaver Beavers
Cathy Mih
Willing Workers
Shirley Dillinger
Jaene Dillinger
Larry Taylor
Monty McCoy
Alex Mih
Monte McCoy
Bonnie Erbe
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas
Fletcher Bell
Insurance Service Office
Bell
Insurance Services Office
Welfare Cost Runs in Red
Dr. Robert C. Harder Kansas welfare director tells a legislative committee the welfare budget may face a 3 million deficit this fiscal year. He cites higher costs per case, rent increases, and foster care costs as primary factors, with final figures pending July and August data.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert C. Harder
Kansas
Harder
Special Legislative Committee
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