Former Kansans targeted by KG&E homecoming letters
KG&E through director George Billings sent 11 000 letters to former Kansas residents seeking volunteers to return for skilled jobs as industry grows in the southeast. About 900 replies from 45 states including California and Colorado indicate interest. professions range from teachers to engineers, doctors, and lawyers.
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Wichita
George Billings
Kg&e
Electric Company
Kansas
Billings
California
New York
Colorado
Hike Seems Sure For SS but No Details Evident
Congress plans work on a Social Security bill with talk of benefit boosts. President Johnson proposes increases of 15 to 59 percent funded by payroll tax rises. Republicans push an 8 percent rise and no tax hike, signaling a possible bipartisan compromise. Mills expects hearings to begin around February 15.
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Hike
Washington
Congress
Johnson
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Budget Hikes Sought To Fight Water Pollution
President Johnson asks for a 30 percent boost to 306 million for the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. Funds target sewage treatment plants 203 million and research 46.5 million with state grants 10 million and training 4.5 million. State amounts list Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma with specific grant figures. King Solomon reference on wives concludes the note.
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Washington
Johnson
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Pollution-Control Administration
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
NASA Faces Dip in Proposed 1968 Budget
President Johnson claims waste cut but only NASA shows a real spending drop for fiscal 1968 with a proposed 5.3 billion dollars. Other programs show shifts where apparent cuts reflect accounting changes or offset by increases in other areas such as higher education, health, and postal rates.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Charles L. Schultzer
Kansas University Santa Helpers Deliver Study Baskets
Students at Kansas University operate booster baskets and study kits for finals week. Programs include Jayhawk Booster Baskets Food For Thought Study Baskets and Survival Kits sponsored by Associated Women Students. Baskets priced from 1 to 3.60 include fruit gum candy and a parent written note. Proceeds support a short term emergency loan fund for women in upperclass halls.
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Kansas University
Santa Claus
Jayhawk
Food
Associated Women Students
Johnson seeks $4.8 billion nonmilitary foreign aid for 1968
President Johnson proposes a $4.8 billion nonmilitary foreign affairs budget for fiscal 1968, up about $200 million from the current year. Total arms aid is undisclosed, while AID would receive roughly $2.43 billion with $1.8 billion for Food for Freedom and $104 million for international institutions.
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Washington
Johnson
Peace Corps
State Department
U.S. Information Agency
Gaud
South Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
North Atlantic
Horoscope Roundup for Zodiac Signs
Aries cautions against quarrels with close ties and civic figures. Taurus advised to listen to a friend before deciding on outside or home tasks. Gemini seeks cheaper entertainment and business gains. Moon Children urge home harmony over plans. Leo urged to clear the air, Virgo to balance money matters, Libra to control temper. Scorpio push for modern contacts, Sagittarius urged to seek help from loyal relatives. Capricorn highlights strategic allies, Aquarius warns against neglecting work for recreation. Pisces urges courtesy and wise self‑assessment.
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ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Moon Children
Leo
VIRGO
LIBRA
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Heb
Big Sum Planned for Arkansas River Channel Project
President Johnson proposed more than 155 million dollars to advance the Arkansas River development program spanning Arkansas and Oklahoma. The plan centers on a 9-foot navigation channel from the Mississippi River to Catoosa Oklahoma. The overall project exceeds 1.2 billion dollars and is nearing completion.
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Washington
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Congress
Johnson
Mississippi River
Catoosa
Oklo
Johnson Seeks 1968 Funds to Back War on Crime
President Johnson proposes a 1968 budget package totaling 33.9 million for new crime programs as part of a 444.8 million Justice Department request. The plan adds 18.5 million over the prior year and funds include grants to aid state and local justice systems, training, labs, and police centers. Additional 13.9 million targets the Office of Law Enforcement Assistance for statewide training and a national information system.
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Washington
Johnson
Department of Justice
FBI
Bureau of Prisons and Immigration and Naturalization Service
State of the Union
Office of Law Enforcement Assistance
Community Club Covered Dish Supper in Big Springs
The Big Springs Community Club held a covered dish supper last Saturday night followed by entertainment by Clyde Schwanke and a business meeting led by Cecil Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cree hosted visits from Vernon Weston and family of Kansas City, while Mrs. Clara Weston joined for the stay. Mrs. H. M. Edmonds visited Cyril Bahnmaier in Topeka, and 12 E H U members plus one guest gathered with Mrs. Clayton Dark presiding. Four to five women were chosen to attend Home Economic Days on January 31 at Manhattan.
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Clyde Schwanke
Cecil Jones
Glenn Cree
Vernon Weston
Kansas City
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