Council Again Opposes Head Start Grant in Garden City
Editorial urges transparency for the Kansas Council of Agricultural Workers and Low Income Families amid efforts to fund Head Start programs. It cites a 1975 admin-heavy spending pattern, calls for a public financial breakdown, grant announcements, and clear eligibility details before HEW funds of 128000 are approved by the Greater Southwest Regional Planning Commission.
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Kansas Council of Agricultural Workers
Council
Concerned Citizens
Greater Southwest Regional Planning Commission
HEW
Tax intangibles criticism fades as local bodies move to end it
The Johnson county and Olathe city commissioners act to remove or phase out the intangibles tax, arguing it unfairly redistributed wealth and undermined savings and personal responsibility. Overland Park signals a five year phase out while Johnson county ends its share promptly. The move, though debated, follows public demand and a view that the tax harmed sound economics.
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Johnson
Olathe
Overland Park
Olathe City Commissioners
Johnson County
Olathe News
Cross country bicentennial ideas and quirky journeys
The piece surveys playful and symbolic cross country efforts for the bicentennial. It notes walkers, riders, donkey teams, wagon trains, and rail tours, plus creative gimmicks like a sweeper, skateboard treks, or unicycles. It closes with light family suggestions and humorous quotes.
Quiet Night Intruder Turns Out to Be Cowardly Dog
Jim Bishop recalls a stormy night when a nervous shepherd dog, Charlie Chan, sheltered in the bathroom during a thunderstorm. The narrator notes the dog’s terrified reaction, its limited understanding, and the need to handle the situation himself while considering the dog’s behavior and memory.
A Cowardly Canine and Charlie Chan Clash at Home
A humorous piece about a pampered dog named Charlie Chan, his barky behavior, and mischief around the house. The narrator recalls training quirks, mishaps with a pool and garden, and a strained dynamic with Kelley over the dog's affections and antics. The dog’s quirks include jealousy, panting, and a dislike of thunder, ending with a plan to retaliate in kind.
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Chan
Charles
Crossword By Eugene Sheffer ACROSS 41 School
Cryptoquip puzzle page snippet shows a collage of clues for Across and Down with names like Eugene Sheffer and references to a cryptogram and an auction. It notes a solution process using substitution, and mentions a 1976 King Features Syndicate revival line.
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King Features Syndicate
Ethics, Rugs, and Secrets in Congress Worth a Sweep
The House Ethics Committee probes Rep. Wayne Hays and Rep. John Young amid alleged sex scandals while analysts say the panel risks whitewashing. Meanwhile Jimmy the Greek posts Ford over Reagan in 2 to 1 odds with Mondale favored for vice president. Albert’s Kuwait trip details warn on phrasing the Gulf and a careful opening gambit.
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Washington
House Ethics Committee
Wayne Hays
D.ohio
John Young
D.tex
Schorr
Las Vegas
Jimmy the Greek Snyder
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy the Greek
Walter Mondale
D.minn
Frank Church
Henry Jackson
D.wash
Wendell Anderson
Minn
Hugh Carey
N.Y
Michael Dukakis
Mass
Jerry Brown
Calif
Mo Udall
D.-Ariz
Leonard Woodcock
Auto Workers
John Gilligan
Ohio
Alan Cranston
D.-Calif
Tom Bradley
Los Angeles
Paul
Kuwait
U.S
Saudi Arabia
Albert
Ghoneim
Traq
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