Ford seeks Congress aid in Indochina policy address
President Ford plans a joint session speech asking Congress for humanitarian and military aid to Indochina, urging a bipartisan foreign policy approach. In South Vietnam, fighting around Xuan Loc continues with reports of repulsed North Vietnamese attacks and strategic uncertainty ahead of Saigon.
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Budget keeps vice chancellor moving at KU
Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor at Kansas University, tracks the FY 1976 operating budget due May 1 for the Regents. Lawmakers’ major higher education bills linger in committee, risking revisions and delays that would require reworking the budget before printing. Budget officers also prepare FY 1977 requests and a parallel working budget to reflect midyear changes. KU seeks salary increases as part of a multiinstitution program and a 10 percent merit raise for unclassified faculty.
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Ford warns on unions as inflation, jobs fall
The Ford administration cautions that higher wages amid a weak economy could reduce jobs and increase inflation. The Council on Wage and Price Stability notes past delays in wage gains and warns recovery in 1975 may backfire. Labor Secretary Dunlop urges restraint to avoid construction industry strikes. health insurance moves face an employer mandate clash.
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FTC proposes changes to lending contracts and repossession rules
The Federal Trade Commission seeks to curb lender leverage in personal loan terms by requiring new contracts. It would mandate fair market pricing on repossessed goods and limit seizure of borrower personal effects to specifically identified secured items.
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Long pleads guilty to 12 counts in Kansas shooting case
Don Howard Long, 28, pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to 12 felonies including second degree murder in the Nov. 13 shooting death of Todd Storbeck, a 21 year old Kansas University student. Sentencing set for April 30. he faces 168 years to life with possible parole in 15 years. He robbed the Sanctuary Club, abducted four hostages, and stole a car. He was captured Nov. 15 in Junction City after a statewide search and faces additional charges in Topeka.
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County favors single health service area for Kansas
Douglas County commissioners and four local health agency representatives urge a statewide health service area that does not cross state lines. They want a voice in the final decision and caution about Missouri influence in the Kansas City health system while exploring subregional options under a statewide framework.
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Senate weighs energy curb measures amid oil price move
Washington AP reports the Senate weighs a bill giving the president power to impose conservation during emergencies and require state fuel saving enforcement after a surprise vote to permit higher prices for part of domestic oil. House Ways and Means also studies an energy tax package with Ullman proposing a gasoline tax rise potentially to 37 cents by 1980.
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Baby Mark Reynolds Receives Political Welcome in Kansas House
In Topeka the week old Mark Reynolds sparked a bipartisan welcome as his mother state Rep. Marian Reynolds returns from maternity leave. House members trotted out a ceremonial bill, gifts including a car seat, and a light moment about party alignment.
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Bennett Signs Repeal of Two License Plates and Open Meetings Reform
Gov. Robert F. Bennett signed 36 measures including repeal of Kansas two license plate law and a tightened open meetings rule. The plate repeal halves future costs, affects current double-tag holders, and prompts study on two personalized tags. Open meetings changes require advance agendas and protect camera use at public meetings.
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Journal-World Index Brief Weather Update
Partly cloudy and cool conditions noted in the Journal-World index brief. Full details available on page 12.
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