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Kansas Centennial costs top seven hundred thousand
The Kansas Centennial Commission said the year long observance will cost over 700 000 with total appropriation at 916 000 and an expected return to the general fund of about 200 000. Chairman Maurice E Fager called it an investment in Kansas welfare and future development noting weather and storm damage affected revenue but the state gained nationwide publicity and pride in its heritage.
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