Kansas Democrats set sights on becoming majority party
Kan sas Democrats packed the Washington Day dinner in Topeka where national chairmen Norbert Dreiling and Robert S. Strauss outlined plans to remake Democratic fortunes. Gov. Docking promised full effort while Rep. William Roy and Atty. Gen. Vern Miller signaled ambitions beyond 1974. Strauss urged focus on domestic issues and social needs.
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U.S
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Arkansas City
William Roy
Vern Miller
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Shriver Sees Major Turnaround in Higher Education Funds
Rep Garner Shriver speaks at Wichita State University urging that 1974 federal higher education budget of 1.8 billion favors students over colleges with 116 million more than 1973. He cites government commitment to opportunity and reform while noting reevaluation of 1960s programs.
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Wichita, Kan
Garner Shiver
R-Kan
Wichita State University
Shriver
Powell Powwow draws about 600 at Lawrence club event
About 600 people attended the first powwow of the Lawrence Indian Club and the Lawrence Indian Center on Saturday night at the Community Building 115 W. irth. Indians wore native dress and performed war dances and traditional songs. The next powwow is planned for spring.
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Lawrence Indian Club
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Karl Talawyma
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Atlanta Official Criticizes Nixon
Maynard Jackson, president of the Atlanta Board of Aldermen, says Nixon is committed to the power structure of the country if judged by actions not words. He cites cuts to Office of Economic Opportunity funds as evidence. Jackson contrasts Nixon’s second term with a shift from benign neglect to malignant neglect.
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Kansas City
Nixon
Maynard Jackson
Atlanta
Auto Pioneer Charles Stewart Mott Dies at 97
Charles Stewart Mott an auto industry pioneer and Flint philanthropist died at 97. He helped mold General Motors into a global leader and founded a major charitable foundation now valued around 400 million dollars. His life blended frugality with immense giving, and GM praised his long service on its board. Funeral services are planned at St Pauls Episcopal Church with burial in the Mott family mausoleum.
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