Ford argues unity hinges on procedural discussion at Camp David
Ford says critics may hurt party unity but welcomes recommendations through an established process. He rules out Schweiker as running mate, cites Reagan's pick as shocking and unhelpful. Ford backs contest between Reagan and himself and predicts Carter can be beaten if he leverages experience, not promises. He speaks from Camp David about unemployment, foreign policy goals, and hopes for 7 percent or less by year end.
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Ford
Camp David
Carter
Middle East
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Africa
City water near standards may meet new EPA rules in 1977
City chemist K T Joseph says current procedures satisfy most EPA guidelines for inorganic substances bacteria and turbidity and a Topeka lab should verify inorganic compounds by fall. He expects radio nuclide limits also to be met without new filtration. Utilities director Gene Vogt notes Black Veatch study on potential water-rate increases due by October and plans for a new Dragstrip Road plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
K.T. Joseph
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Joseph
Topeka
EPA
Gene Vogt
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
Lawrence
Vogt
Dragstrip Road
Viking 1 repair sets stage for more Mars soil tests
Viking 1's robotic arm is repaired and ready to resume delivery of Mars soil to miniature labs. New data from a pyrolytic release experiment shows tantalizing tracer carbon 14 in soil, fueling cautious hope of plantlike life while scientists plan a repeat, controlled test.
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Pasadena
Calif
Viking 1
Viking
Mars
Earth
Harold Klein
Norman Horowitz
Horowitz
City to hold budget hearing and zoning actions
City commission agenda includes public hearing on the 1977 budget with a 13.4 million spending plan and a 0.661 mill tax levy. Also on the docket are alarm and junkyard screening ordinances, zoning changes for Green Pepper and a water-line extension policy review.
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Green Pepper Pizza
Buford Watson
Mike Wildgen
Douglas County
Seminole
St. Andrews Drive
Alcamar
Pyle
Homewood Gardens
22Nd Street Terrace
Green Pepper
Sixth and Kasold
Alvamar Estates
Parkmar
Planning Commission
19Th Street
Haskell Avenue
Haskell
Edgelea Road
Harper Street
12Th & Haskell
28Th Street Terrace
Senior citizens get Mini-Bus rides to the fair
Douglas County announces a Mini-Bus service for people aged 60 and older. Rides to the fairgrounds are available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Call the Mini-Bus office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to request service.
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Douglas County
Steam Engine and Threshing Bee draws record crowds
The 19th annual Heart of America Antique Steam Engine show drew about 200 exhibitors for the longest parade in history and an estimated 20 000 visitors over three days. No serious injuries reported during the event.
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McLouth
Herb Edmonds
Heart of America Antique Steam Engine & Model Assa
Edmonds
Fence dispute between Thorens and Grants puzzles county board
Douglas County Commission weighs a fence and boundary tree dispute between Edward Thoren and Floyd Grant over a 15-25 foot tall osage orange hedge row. Grant seeks to prune to five feet, citing safety for aircraft operations, while Thoren insists joint jurisdiction and rejects consent. The panel deferred ruling to counsel for opinion, leaving court as possible venue. A separate incident reports Malik Holiday, seven, treated for bike collision injuries after a truck struck his bicycle on North Michigan.
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Eudora Area
Douglas County Commission
Edward Thoren
Floyd Grant
County Commission
Thorens
Grants
Eudora
Thoren
Grant
Dan Young
Young
Rockefeller praises Ford Kissinger policy before platform panel
Vice President Rockefeller testified to the Republican Platform Committee praising Ford's foreign policy and Kissinger's initiatives as Reagan supporters clash over draft rules. The draft document, described as working papers, omits specifics on the Panama Canal and abortion and is debated during late committee sessions. Reagan sent a positions list to all members, while the abortion issue tops the initial platform debate.
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Kansas City, Mo
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Republican Platform Committee
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Free World
Rockefeller
United States
Kissinger
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
James P. Lucier
Helms
Panama Canal
Soviet Union
Yippies Set Up Camp in Penn Valley Park for RNC Week
Rag-tag protesters led by the Youth International Party move into Kansas City park for a two-week stay aligned with the Republican National Convention. About 20 demonstrators set up banners and gear while police monitor the scene and neutral Watch Corp observers prepare to record activities.
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Kansas City
Penn Valley Park
Kansas City Convention Coalition
KCCC
Youth International Party
Yippies
Watch Corp
Harold Estelle
Overland Park
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N.C
Viking Robot Arm
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Sevice
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Kasold Drive
Louisiana Street
Wyezneme
Electrical Examining Board
Parks Department
Douglas County Court
New Hampshire
Malik A. Holiday
North
Michigan
N. Mich
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rocky
Marshall Fine J
Hiram Hiller
Hiller
Topay
Mass
15Th
New York
Haverly & Hatfield
Travelers Insurance Companies
Martford, Connecti
Hank North
Linton
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