Bennett Maintains Open Tax Cut Stance as Support Grows
Kansas Governor Robert Bennett signals openness to negotiations on a state tax cut but says his budget plan remains unchanged. Lawmakers push for income tax relief including raising personal exemptions to 750 or 1000 dollars while awaiting Bennett's fiscal 1976 budget message due Thursday.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Clyde Hill
Hill
Donn J. Everett
Manhattan
House
Everett
Liquor by the drink and bingo bill ignite Kansas session
Kansas lawmakers opened the second week of the 1975 session with two hot items. A liquor by the drink measure seeks a 1976 ballot vote with county option, while a consensus bingo bill tightens rules and fees for charitable games. Sent to Senate Judiciary for study, the bingo plan sets prize and per-card limits and tax provisions.
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Senate
Kansas
Richard E. Taylor Jr
Topeka
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
J.C. Tillotson
R-Norton
Statehouse
Albert critics Ford tax relief and energy plans
Democrats led by Speaker Carl Albert argue they can better direct tax relief and energy policy to aid the poor and curb inflation. They warn Ford's 12 percent 1974 tax rebate would largely benefit the richest 17 percent, and oil taxes could raise prices up to 25 percent on gas heating oil electricity food and fertilizer.
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Washington
Carl Albert
Ford
House
Albert
Congress
al Ullman
Oregon
Ways and Means
City wins extra funds for jobs under federal act
Lawrence reports an increase in Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance funds from 32000 to 90000 dollars. City Manager Buford Watson says 11 unemployed residents can gain work, with decisions on openings yet to come. Douglas County also received 32000 dollars, while officials have heard nothing about increases. Coleman Company moves plant shutdown up one week to February 3 affecting about 1400 workers and placing 130 production staff on indefinite layoff to qualify for unemployment benefits.
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Lawrence
Buford Watson
Watson
Douglas County
County Commission
Arthur Heck
Wichita, Kan
Coleman Company
Chancellor Archie Dykes Turns 44 During Monday Surprise
Lawrence Monday marked the start of a new semester and a new year for Kansas University Chancellor Archie Dykes. He was surprised in his office by a staff delivered chocolate birthday cake on Monday afternoon.
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Kansas University
Archie Dykes
County awards seek funds deadline February 4
Two weeks remain for groups or individuals to apply for a share of the county 1975 revenue sharing funds. A total of 17 agencies and individuals have requested guidelines and forms, including the Douglas County Legal Aid Society and the Lawrence Public Library. Public hearings will be held Feb 17 21 with decisions by April 1.
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Douglas County Legal Aid Society
Douglas County Amateur Baseball Assn
Planning Council For Services For the Aged
Lawrence Indian Center
Lawrence Public Library
Penn House
County Commission
Ernest Coleman
Federal Funds
Sunflower Army plant modernization plan to cost unknown
The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant near Lawrence plans a 50 to 100 million dollar modernization to build 15 to 21 structures for nitroguanidine production. Bids and final cost are uncertain with work likely starting next summer and lasting about three years.
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Sunflower Army
Lawrence
Army
John Wallace
Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha
Neb
Pat Kline
Army Armament Command
Rock Island
Ill
Wheat condition generally good in western Kansas
The winter wheat crop in the western third of Kansas and parts of the north central section needed moisture last week but was in generally good condition overall. Growth was limited during the week ending Saturday, according to a Crop and Livestock Reporting Service survey released Monday.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
North Central
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Homebuilders see brighter days ahead at Dallas convention
Dallas hosts about 20 000 members of the National Association of Home Builders where optimism centers on consumer confidence. James T. Lynn unveils a four point plan including FHA VA mortgage rate cut to 8.5 percent and a 900 million subsidy for rents aiding 350 000 to 385 000 poor families. The program also includes 215 million for 10 000 elderly and disabled rental units and government backed insurance for existing apartment loans.
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Dallas
Tex
Robert H. Meyers
Evansville
Ind
The
National Association of Home Builders
Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration
Lynn
Kansas Designer Craftsman Show Entry Deadline Near
The 21st annual Kansas Designer Craftsman Show runs Feb 9 to March 2 at Kansas Union Gallery. Kansas residents may enter up to three pieces with delivery to Pine Room by 4 30 p.m. Wednesday. Original crafts such as ceramics jewelry textile printing weaving and sculpture are eligible with judging by Lois Moran and cash awards. Last year 140 of 500 entries were accepted.
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Kansas University
Kansas Union Gallery
Kansas
Union
Pine Room
Eileen Murphy
Lois Moran
The
American Craft Council
General Warranty Deed Explained for Property Buyers
The general warranty deed guarantees lawful ownership and the right to sell, free of liens or claims, except as noted. It provides full covenants against encumbrances and unseen defects, ensuring clear title from seller to buyer. For real estate help contact Gill Agency at 901 Tenn. Phone 843 1011.
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Gill Agency
901
Tenn
Haralick bids again for Lawrence City Commission seat
Bob Haralick, 3414 Tom O Shanter, a KU electrical engineering professor, filed for the Lawrence City Commission seat. He previously ran in 1973, finishing fourth, 254 votes behind John Emick. Filing deadline is Jan 28. three posts are open. Jerry Albertson also filed.
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Bob Haralick
Tom O’shanter
Lawrence
Haralick
John Emick
Kansas University
Douglas County Environmental Improvement Council
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Engineering Explorer
Jerry Albertson
Clifton Ct
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Ross O. Doyen
R-Concordia
Ways and Means Committee
Doyen
Chris Johnson
Del
East Heights
Coleman
Charles McIlwaine
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Henry M. Jackson
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
New England
Jacob K. Javits
New York
Javits
Modulars
Kansas City
Wallace
Huntsville
Ala
Kline
Santa Fe Engineers Inc
James T. Lynn
Department of Housing and Urban Development
BUD Jennings Sarpets
A Draperies, Inc
Bette Blitzer
Gill Real Estate
Smith Corona Electric
Strong
Vermont
Lawrence Typewriter
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