Kansas lawmakers push fiscal reorganization and turnpike plan
Kansas Senate backs prioritizing fiscal policy with a major reorganization dubbed the Little Hoover Bill to centralize state finances. A turnpike authority proposal seeks toll roads financing separate from public funds, with other priorities including gasoline tax, mental health centers, and a Southeast Kansas tuberculosis facility.
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James E. Lawson
Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Legislative Council
State Chamber of Commerce
Turnpike Authority
Cee
Harold R. Fatzer
Architect Fees
Senate GOP plan to widen key committees faces Democratic pushback
Washington report says Republicans aim to enlarge three major committees to 15 members, while trimming the District of Columbia Committee to 11. Democratic objections cite incompleteness and ongoing talks reset the conference. A GOP special committee backed no new members for Judiciary, Interior and Armed Services, and suggested shifts that may realign assignments. Sen Schoeppel moves to agriculture and Sen Carlson to finance after years on the House Ways and Means panel.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary
Interior
Armed Services
District of Columbia
Appropriations
Sen. Schoeppel
Sen. Carlson
Chanute Pays All City Costs Through Public Utilities
Chanute, Kansas, a 10,600-population second class city, funds all city costs from profits of its electric, gas, and water utilities. The city, shaped by oil booms and railroads, offers a robust school system, a Memorial Building with a 2,000-seat auditorium, and diverse industry including cement, clothing, plastic air ducts, and agricultural products. It hosts an $800,000 electric plant expansion, water system upgrades, and a new 50-bed Neosho Memorial Hospital.
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H. G. Curl
Chanute Tribune
Chanute
Neosho County
Kansas
Costa
Santa Fe
Chanute Refining Co
MFA Oil Co
Warvick Wax Co
Air Minded
Ozark Airlines, Inc
Kansas City
Tulsa
Ash Grove
Lime and Portland Cement Co
Burlington
Newist Industry
Acroducts, Inc
South Gate
Calif
Harry Byers & Sons, Inc
Neosha Memorial Hospital
Taft and McConnell Back Wide Open Hearings on Taft Hartley
Senator Taft and Representative McConnell announced plans for wide open hearings on amendments to the Taft Hartley Act. They expect hearings to begin in both chambers around February with all interested parties invited. Taft said the aim is not limited to non controversial changes and he may delegate sponsorship to others for potential floor fights.
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Washington
Taft
Rohio
Rep
McConnell
Senate
House
House Labor Committee
Ohio
Beef and leather shortages blamed on demand, U.S. farming saves
Irving R. Glass of the Tanners' Council of America told the 56th annual convention of the American National Cattlemen's Association that shortages were threatened by rising consumption but would be halted by farm efficiency. He cited beef and leather supply concerns and the role of American agriculture.
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Kansas City
Irving R. Glass
Tanners’ Council of America
Tueday
Glass
American National Cattlemen's Association
Cattle Industry Praised For Heroic Role In National Effort
A speaker argues that consumer incomes and the American housewife’s demand for roast beef and leather goods reflect the need for sustained cattle production. He warns that price hikes on children’s shoes and other basics could follow if cattle supply did not perform heroic service for the nation.
Buick Cuts for 1953 Models Across Series
Flint Michigan reports price reductions on 10 Buick models in the 1953 Special and Roadmaster series with cuts from 11.27 to 135 and a $125 increase on four Super models. The Roadmaster top cut reaches 135, the Special convertible down 86.37, other Special models down 11.37. Super series gains 42 horsepower to 170 with a new V eight plus larger brakes and richer interior trim.
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Flint
Mich
Man Without Country Cannot Claim U S Home
A man calling himself Michael Patrick O'Brien rides a 40 mile ferry between Macao and Hong Kong in a protracted bid to be considered a U S citizen. Authorities traced his record to deportation for assault and burglary, leaving him ineligible to land at either end without a passport.
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Washington
O'Brien
China
Mike Ragan
Portland
Associated Press
Steveagan
Ore
Ane
U. S
Pers
Brien
Lee Hong
Ching ‘Sea
Macao
Hong Kong
Tacoma
Wash
Justice Department
Red China
Senator Schoeppel backs tidelands oil title bill
U S Senator Schoeppel Republican Kansas said he would support a bill to grant states title to tidelands oil. He spoke after traveling to Kansas City to address the American National Congress or similar group on Monday.
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Washington
Schoeppel
R-Kas
States
Tidelands
Kansas City
American National Cat Uemen’s Association
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