Foreign gifts gathering dust in U.S. vaults and museums
An Associated Press report details 1200 foreign gifts logged since 1974 by the General Services Administration. Items include Brezhnev’s boar head for Kissinger and a Pakistan Baluch rug used by the State Department, with many pieces in storage or on display while some gifts rot or are destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Leonid Brezhnev
Henry Kissinger
Park Chung-hee
Carl Albert
Pakistan Air Force
George 8. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Services Administration
Gabon
Zaire
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Pakistan
State Department
GSA
Central State University
Edmond
Okla
Korea
Dewey Bartlett
R-Okla
Kissinger
Chad
CIA
Bergland to tour wheat states for grain set aside plan
Agriculture Secretary Bergland will visit Amarillo Wichita Lincoln Sioux Falls and Fargo to rally support for a 20 percent wheat set aside and associated benefits. He will also promote a future corn and feed grains set aside program amid a tentative 90 percent wheat participation outlook. A March 1 start for enrollment lasts through May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Thomas R. Sand
Amarillo
Texas
Wichita
Kan
Lincoln
Neb
Sioux Falls
M.D
Fargo
N.D
Sand
Land
Berland
USDA
Spe
Cial
Department
Ers
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S
Homestead relief expansion proposed in Kansas bill
In Topeka Democratic lawmakers back a bill to widen homestead tax refund eligibility and remove stigma by replacing relief with refunds. The plan raises income limits, extends eligibility to families with children, and boosts refundable credit from 12 to potentially 20 percent, with a suggested 15 percent compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
James Slattery
D-Topeka
Slattery
Topeka contractor seeks ruling against old wage law
A Topeka construction firm asks the Kansas Supreme Court to declare the 1891 prevailing wage law illegal for public projects. Plaintiffs name W. Keith Weltmer Carl Ossmann and Curt T. Schneider as defendants. The suit seeks quick review to enjoin enforcement while Andersen contested a dormitory bid at the Kansas Neurological Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
Topeka
State Supreme Court
R.D. Andersen Construction Co
W. Keith Weltmer
Carl Ossmann
Archi
Curt T. Schneider
Weltmer
Schneider
Andersen
Kansas Neurological Institute
Department of Administration
Right to Die Bill Heard In Kansas Legislature
The executive director of the Society for the Right to Die urged a Kansas death with dignity bill, citing California's act as aiding doctor patient honesty. Alice Mehling testified that a majority of California physicians found the law useful and opened discussions on death. Meanwhile Andersen challenges a bid case over wage rules, claiming added costs up to $100,000 and taxpayer impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Society For the Right To Die
Alice V. Mehting
New York
Senate Judiciary Committee
California
California Medical Association
Andersen
Schneider
Douglas County Deadlines for Vehicle and Other Registrations
Douglas County residents face a Wednesday deadline to purchase new registrations for trucks trailers and motorcycles. Registrations for mobile homes and amateur radios remain on sale at the county treasurer's office in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center basement at 11th and New Hampshire. A renewal penalty applies after the deadline. renewals require vehicle insurance proof and a receipt showing county personal property taxes paid. Mail renewals must include a 50 cent postage fee.
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Douglas County
Utilities balk at financial guidelines debated in Topeka
In Topeka, utility interests resist a bill setting state guidelines for billing, security deposits, and late charges. Kansas Power and Light Company argued the measure would Freeze the Kansas Corporation Commission into rigid standards. The bill caps late charges at 2 percent and extends payment time while proposing security deposit and service termination limits. KCC officials backed the bill with minor amendments and urged authority for a second, higher late charge based on collection costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Lon Stanton
Kansas Power and Light Co
Kansas Corporation Commission
KCC
House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Steve Carter
Commission
Happy Valentine’s Day Messages From Many Hearts
A collage of Valentine greetings to family friends coworkers and loved ones. Many named individuals express affection gratitude and playful notes to spouses parents siblings and colleagues including John W Hamilton Nan aa Sonja Greg Sam Frances Bryan Helene and others with phrases about memories future plans and enduring love.
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Journal- World
Journal-World
Douglas County
Thomas
Sonya & Lynisha
Goldie Wilson
Latter-day
Sants
John W. Hamilton
Mark
Valentine
Coach al
K.U
Little Devil
Grammy
Grandad
Mom
Dad
Brad
Susan
Rog
Phil
John
Greg
Kent Bradley
Sarge
Joe
Pam
Jason
Main Man Message and Valentine Wishes
A collage of affectionate notes. Aimed at a partner and family, with Spanish phrases praising the recipient and declarations of love. The messages read like Valentine tributes from "E! Fantasma" and others, including Harold Mallonee to his husband and father, and a note to Rose Carmona from a secret admirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mallonee
Shell
Mike
Rose Carmona
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House Federal and State Affairs Committee
Ardena Matlack
D-Clearwater
House Public Health and Welfare Committee
Michael Johnson
D-Abilene
Senate
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
The
Supreme Court
Ms. Mehling
Nelly Maria Barrantes Corrales
Donna
Janet
Donelle
Julie
Jevous
Nancy
P.S
Valerie
Nanaa
Sonja
Anly
Santa Claus
Dan
Sharon
Doug
Dena
Sandi
Mabel
Bruce
Carol
N. Moe
Betty
Albert Pippert
Clevra
Sam
Frances
Babe
Bryan
Helene
Grandma
Grandpa Lee
Cindy
Eric
J. Maxine
Kelly
Sue
Pat
Jerry
Little John
Roy Gilliam
Butch
Gaylene
Stan Hayden
Jennifer
Dianna Bone
la Ryne
Tammy
Jerry Kessler
Nancy Anderson
Ruby Kessler
LA Roy
Vicki
Effie
Jeannette
Overcoming
Old Man
Old Lady
Sheila
N.S
Red Ears
Simba
Scott
Reeds
Joel Thomas
Jimj
Jwj
George
Navaho
Redwing
C.b'ers
Pinkie and
Mishka
Love
Tomari
Arturo
You
Tink
Tink, Jeff
Big Moucher
Mini Moucher
Debbie
Ann
Erin
Kathy
Marsta
Joan
Mendy
Kristin
Elaine
Barbie
Lisa
Mary
Neena
Diane
Julie Marie
Lee Beth
Robert J. Antonio
Grandpa
Neil
David
Daniel
Toots
Luv
Socker Bopper
H.H
L.B
Council On Aging
Richie
Mitzi
Terri
Phillip
Darling
Nan
Judith
Stevi
Dale
Honey
Bob P
Patty
Captain
Pockets
Lucases
Rankins
Shortcake
Two Weevils
J.E. Titus
Cris
Mongoose
Ole Leroy
William Eugene
Mom & Dad
Carlyle
Jeff
Russell
Bonnie
Jon
Doris
Tammy Sue
Ricky
Tara
Nella
Mamma
Martha
Sommer
Theresa
DeeAnn Seiwald
Gregory
Yau
Big Creek
Golden Belt
Kings
Union
Alfie
Supershot
Deadeye
Jimmy Connors
Jean-Claude Killy
Lawrence
Heather
Sherri
Mike Mallonee
Heather Morrow
June Henry
Harold
Bette
Sheli
Natasha
P.K
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