Slow speeds on US 50 spark thoughts on life and sight
A writer recounts a Christmas drive at 50 mph to test Nixon era speed limits. He observes light traffic, notes 45 extra minutes, and claims better mileage. He reflects on safety, freedom to enjoy scenery, and questions the need to rush through life. He imagines speeds around 60 for better mileage and ponders the energy crisis context.
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Hutchinson
Scout
Nixon
Jeta
Menger
Pierceville
Nixon trip saves 10000 gallons of fuel on flight
President Nixon flew to California by commercial airliner saving up to 10000 gallons of fuel for his personal jet The Spirit of 76 The White House figures show the jet consumes 9000 to 10000 gallons on a one way trip A backup plane and a chartered press plane were not used boosting the savings
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Washington
Nixon
California
White House
Energy chief forecasts standby rationing can be avoided
Washington AP Fed eral Energy Chief William E Simon announced a stand by system for fuel rationing though he believes its use can likely be avoided. He said three month gasoline coupons could be printed as a precaution with distribution to adults 18 and over, but actual operation would not begin before March 1.
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Washington
Federal Energy
William E. Simon
Simon
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Gaid
Nemany
Simon Salid
Simor
Federal Energy Office
Congress
FPC Coal Rule Angers Kansas City Commission
City commissioners denounce the Federal Power Commission mandate to convert gas and oil burning plants to coal by December 31, 1974. They fault gas exports, demand exemption talks with Wheatland Electric and Sunflower, and urge Kansas agencies to resist the rule while weighing own gas reclamation.
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Haivai
Asinine
Federal Power Commission
Eal
Deane Wiley
Kansas Corporation Commission
FPC
Wat
Kangas
Pat Calihan Jr
Hugoton
Wiley
Wheatland Electric
Jilm Steward
Calihan
Baker
KCC
Kansas
Chicago
West Aig
Wheatlands
Sunflower
Six Inch Snow Covers Russell in Kansas Overnight
A heavy snowfall blanketed Kansas with Russell reporting six inches, Pratt four, and Beloit Concordia three inches. Roads were open but slick in spots as a Pacific front was expected to bring more snow Friday.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Russell
Pratt
Beloit
Conycordia
Highway Patrol
Possible Conflict for Finney Official F. Arthur Stone
Finney County Commission Chairman F Arthur Stone faces a possible conflict of interest as a stockholder and director of Fidelity State Bank with county funds on deposit. The State Ethics Committee upheld a similar finding for City Commissioner Cecil Baker, who is a stockholder and board chair of Wester Stake Bank, if he joined the commission with city funds on deposit.
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Finney County Commission
F. Arthur Stone
Fidelity State Bank
Stone
Cecil Baker
Wester Stake Bank
City Attomcy
Clyde Daniel
Baker
State of Kansas Committee On Governmental Ethics
Biaker
Western State
Cnly
Daniel
State
Weston State
Ethics Committee
Damne
Stonne
Focally
Southhwest Finney County
Finney County
Donna Bradford
Salid
Acil Baker
Westen State Bank
Weather and city deposit turmoil grip Finney County
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows in the teens to low 20s and a chance of snow Friday. City officials debate bank deposits as Western State withdraws amid a ethics ruling affecting Commissioner Weston and county funds. Finney County reports show shifting balances among Garden National Fidelity and Western State banks, with detailed deposit figures through November 30.
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Dodge City
Fidelity Ark Garden National Banks
Western State
Country Commission
Gardem Naltiomal
Fidel
Fidelity
Garden National
Whille Fidelity
Western Snake
Stone Seeks Legal Advice on Possible Conflict of Interest
County Commissioner F Arthur Stone faces questions over a potential conflict between his role as county official and as an officer and director at Fidelity State Bank. He plans to obtain legal counsel before deciding next steps, citing prior disclosures and audits as context. He notes he has followed the required conflict of interest sheet since 1967 and 1970 updates.
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Commmisssion
Charman
F. Arthur Stone
Fidelity
Baker
Stone
County Commission
State Bank
Stome
Fakility State Bank
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