Prices Rise in March While Farm Costs Slump
Wholesale prices nationwide edged up 0.2 percent in March led by higher costs for processed foods feeds and industrial goods, offset by a 1 percent drop in farm product prices. The change aligns with Ford administration forecasts amid narrow monthly swings. Ronald Reagan in a national address condemned Ford policies, criticizing Kissinger and foreign policy as he campaigns in 1976. In Kansas, House Speaker Duane McGill lost as a bill to unify the state court system passed the House and moves to Governor Bennett for signature.
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California
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Henry Kissinger
Reagan
Ford
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Topeka
Kan
Duane McGill
Kansas House
Kansas
House
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Kansas Supreme Court
McGill
Winfield Republican
NBC Teamsters Strike Expands With Casualties and Shutdowns
The nation faces an economic crunch as the Teamsters strike spreads from trucking to other sectors after failed master contract talks. Violent episodes occur in Cleveland and Detroit while New York transit talks avert a broader walkout. NBC engineers also walk out. Las Vegas casino showrooms reopen after stagehands reject a four year pact yet stay at work. Firestone workers threaten to strike if terms aren’t reached. Anheuser Busch offers rewards for information on shoot incidents at Tampa and Jacksonville breweries.
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Teamsters
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New York City
Ford Administration
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
William G. McIntyre
Chicago
Las Vegas Strip
United Rubber Workers
Akron
Ohio
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Anheuser-Busch
Tampa
Jacksonville
Fla
Pickets on Line Hit Graves Truck Lines
Three Teamster picketers faced Graves Truck Lines at the Industrial Park as a prolonged truckers strike began to disrupt local business. Graves cleared its warehouse yesterday, ensuring outgoing freight wasn’t delayed, but manager Dean Gross warned of a messy situation if the strike lingers. Potential ripple effects include meat packing shipments at Farmland Foods and related trucking firms.
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Graves
Dean Gross
Gross
Hapes
American Implement
Holcomb High Play Delayed by Measles Outbreak
Holcomb High School junior cast members struggle with measles and illness delaying the play A Will and a Way slated for April 28 29. Director Jim Albers notes half the 14 member cast has fallen ill in past weeks but optimism remains for curtain time.
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Holcomb
Holcomb High
Holcomb High School
Jim Albers
Albers
No Consensus on New Finance Bill in Kansas Senate
Senate Republicans failed to reach consensus on a school finance bill passed by the House. Senate leaders debated raising the budget limit for 1976-77 to seven percent, with caucuses planned before afternoon action. Gov. Bennett vetoed a prior measure citing a $21 million overrun. the new plan would raise property taxes statewide by $24 million.
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Kan
Senate
House
Joseph Harder
Harder
Senate Republicans
Ross Coyen
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Lola
Atchison
Great Bend
Fort Scott
Augusta
el Dorado
Clay ‘Center
Concordia
Winfield
Arkansas City
Pittsburg
Abilene
Lawrence
Hays
Garden City
Dodge City
Finney Republicans elect Seven Delegates Uncommitted
Finney County Republicans elected seven uncommitted delegates for district and state conventions. Betty Jo Roberts heads the delegation. others named were Clifford Hope Jr. Mrs. George Sigsbee C. C. Hicks, Dave Heinemann, and Tony Mesa. District convention set for May 8 in Hays and state convention May 22 in Topeka.
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Finney County
Betty Jo Roberts
Clifford Hope Jr
George Sigsbee
C. C. Hicks
Dave Heinemann
Tony Mesa
Hays
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City
Roberts
Mesa
House OKs Med School Admissions Plan in Kansas
The Kansas House passed 102 to 18 a bill requiring the 200 medical students admitted yearly to the University of Kansas Medical School to come from state geographic regions, with five from each of the 40 senatorial districts, drawing Gov. Bennett’s opposition over fears of political influence on admissions.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Senate
University of Kansas Medical School
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Buffalo Dunes Opens in Picturesque Sandhills
Mayor Tony Jewell led a ribbon cutting as Buffalo Dunes, a $500,000 plus municipal golf course, opened for play amid wind and crowd. The 6,443 yard, 18 hole course faced gopher trouble, sprinkler issues, erosion, and water problems but was completed with local and federal funds. Construction started May 1974 and a temporary trailer clubhouse is in use.
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Garden City
Tony Jewell
Center
Golf Committee
Bill Clement
Jewell
Sandhills
Jaycee
Brookover Feedyards Inc
Fark Brookover
Stan Fansher
Randy Hunt
Ken Chadwick
Yvonne Allman
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Jax
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Hill
Russell
Salina Bear
Vid Willer Jewell
Finney Republicans
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Mike Friesen
Bob Wells
George Purnell
Roland Belcher
Bill McElroy
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Lew Hammer, Inc
Denver
Frank Hummel
Colorado Springs
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