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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1979

Page

2

Kansans face looming sales tax repeal on food and utilities

The debate centers on eliminating the sales tax on food and utilities at a cost of 66 million dollars. Gov Carlin opposes due to affordability concerns, while supporters push for full repeal as fiscally risky. Critics warn surpluses won’t last and relief may trigger later tax hikes. Targets include low income families and overall revenue gaps.

Saturday Night Through Time and Memory in The Distaff

The piece recalls Saturday night as a special time from youth to adulthood, describing bath night rituals, Main Street outings, movie nights with stars like Hopalong Cassidy and Bing Crosby, and dances in rural venues. It contrasts the toil of the week with the reward of Saturday night, ending with the adage that Saturday’s child must work and play.

Deep South Main St Hopalong Cassidy Shirley Temple Hoot Gibson Bing Crosby Jimmy Durante

Where to Write Sen Robert Dole Office Address Listing

The contact details show Senator Robert Dole’s Washington D C office at 2213 Dirksen Senate Office Building with the desk phone number (202) 224 6521 for constituent correspondence and inquiries.

Sen Robert Dole Dirksen Senate Washington, D.C

More Sex Education Would Help

George Pyle argues against a right to life amendment and for expanded sex education and contraception to reduce abortions. He says legal bans won’t stop abortions, only curb unwanted pregnancies through better information and access to birth control, home and school sex education, and responsible behavior.

George Pyle Supreme Court America

Executive Privilege Debate Nets Fresh Fire for Carter Era

Carter faces scrutiny as executive privilege is invoked to block GAO access to documents regarding the coal strike. Critics, including Dingell and Moss, say the tactic echoes Nixon era overreach. Foreign investment in U S farmland grows under tilted disclosure rules, while a Montclair NJ public works union rejects raises for a profit sharing plan and job guarantees.

Washington Richard Nixon Nixon Pennsylvania Avenue Jimmy Carter General Accounting Office Nixon White House White House GAO John Dingell D-Mich House Energy and Power Subcommittee Department of Energy President's Council of Economic Advisers Council of Economic Advisers GAQ Carter Clark Mollenhoff Public Works

Protesters Praised As Nuclear Plant Protest Returns

Carolyn Hund recalls January 12 1979 at Wolf Creek near Burlington where sixty demonstrators joined thirty six people on trackside to oppose the reactor vessel. She commends law enforcement and courthouses for respectful handling, emphasizing nonviolent civil disobedience and unity among participants.

Wolf Creek Burlington

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