Kansas considers high per label liquor tax sparks industry pushback
Lawmakers in Topeka study a proposed $500 per label tax aimed at funding alcohol treatment and offsetting drug tax losses. Liquor and wine brand owners including Lawrence retailers warn the levy could force hundreds of labels, from wineries to pre mixed drinks, out of Kansas. Officials expect bipartisan scrutiny and possible amendments to reduce or repeal the label tax.
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Oklahoma
New York
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Supreme Court denies Watergate appeals per NPR report
NPR cites a 5 to 3 vote to deny review for John Mitchell H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, ending potential delays in their prison terms set for 30 months to eight years. Burger Blackmun Powell allegedly favored review. Rehnquist recused. Justices White Stevens Brennan Marshall Stewart.
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Planners set hearing on private road issue
Douglas County moves toward a partial fix for private rural roads by proposing subdivision changes. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday to limit private roads to single tract use or plats with county approval for multi tract sites.
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Coffeyville man named Lawrence Community Development director
Lynn A. Goodell 41 of Coffeyville was chosen as Lawrence's Community Development director to lead housing rehabilitation programs and manage about $529,000 in federal funds annually. He replaces Kyle Andregg who resigned February 28 after a 100-applicant field.
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Art in the Park With Music at South Park May Day
Art in the Park draws 110 artists to South Park on May 1 from noon to 5 PM. Displays stay on the east side of Massachusetts. The Lawrence Friends of Music schedules performances from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM featuring the City Union Band, Down Home, KU Symphonic Band, and KU Jazz Ensemble.
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Downtown Lawrence Relay Set for Saturday Morning Run
Lawrence race along Massachusetts Street starts at 10 a.m. Saturday hosted by the Downtown Lawrence Association. The Annual Downtown Relay runs from Seventh and Mass to 11th and Mass in conjunction with the Kansas Relays at Kansas University this weekend.
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Seven New Patrol Cars Arrive For Douglas County Sheriff
The Douglas County Sheriff Department expects the first of seven new patrol cars to be delivered by early next week. Sheriff Rex Johnson said Turner Chevrolet advised the new cars have arrived and are being prepared. The county will trade in seven old cars and pay $20,898 for the fleet including trade-ins.
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Gummo Marx dies at 84 member of Marx brothers
Gummo Milton Marx, the business manager of the Marx Brothers, died at 84 in Palm Springs after a month in Eisenhower Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Forest Lawn Glendale. He outlived by Groucho and Zeppo, and was survived by a son Hubert and daughter Kay Silverman.
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Carter says farm changes to be costly
President Carter told the Senate Agriculture Committee he fears revisions to farm policy will blow the budget. Agriculture Secretary Bergland noted amendments raise the next year’s price supports, risking about 1.5 billion dollars above acceptable levels, with payments projected at 1.46 billion this year and 3.9 billion in 1978.
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Weather watch group to discuss storm readiness
Local Weather Watch volunteers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the emergency operations center basement of the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center 11th and New Hampshire to plan emergency storm and tornado preparedness.
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Lawmakers weigh finish line impact on bills and KU pay rise
Solons caution that much legislation piled up at adjournment and conference committees may slip through. Lawrence lawmakers warn limited post adjournment review could affect gubernatorial vetoes. KU faces a six percent faculty pay increase, with talk of seven percent unlikely amid budget cuts.
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