Aid Sought for Viet Family Relocating to Lawrence
A Vietnamese family of nine from California refugee camp will arrive in Lawrence in eight days. The Lawrence Refugee Committee appeals for an inexpensive four bedroom house and furnishings to house the Vinhs, led by Vinh Duc Chieu. Donors are urged to leave items at 1013 W. 20th or give cash to local refugee funds.
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Lawrence
California
Maura Piekalkiewicz
Kansas University
Piekalkiewicz
Jarek Piekalkiewicz
EU Political Science
Vinh Duc Chieu
Saigon
Vinh
Chieu
Camp Pendleton
Bonnie Ritter Patton
Ms. Ritter Patton
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence Unitarian Refugee Fellowship Fund
Jewish Community Center Refugee Fund
First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Refugee Committee
Kansas population up 0.7 percent by mid 1973 estimates
Census Bureau mid 1973 estimates show Kansas population rising from 2,249,389 in 1970 to 2,264,328 in July 1973. Ten of 25 largest cities gain, led by Olathe 18.3 percent, Junction City 16.4 percent, and Manhattan 9.7 percent. Per capita income climbs 25.7 percent to 3,681 in 1972.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Department of Agriculture
Census Bureau
Olathe
Junction City
Manhattan
Hutchinson
Newton
Wichita
Kansas City
Prairie Village
Leavenworth
Emporia
Pittsburg
Great Bend
Coffeyville
Liberal
Arkansas City
Parsons
Atchison
el Dorado
Mission Hills
Johnson County
Overland Park
Lawrence
Salina
Tax reform urges unfinished business in Congress
Washington AP The Ford administration pressed Congress to enact tax reform measures stalled previously. A new minimum tax for high income individuals would require paying tax on at least half of income. Limits on artificial losses would cap write offs to business income only. Treasury chief Simon urged prompt action.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
William E. Simon
Simon
Labor Management Committee
Ford
Reagan to challenge Ford for 1976 GOP nomination
The Miami Herald reports former California Governor Ronald Reagan intends to form a Reagan for President committee in Washington to campaign against President Ford. Lyn Nofziger arrives to organize the drive as Reagan tests support while keeping options open.
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Miami
Ronald Reagan
California
Ford
Miami Herald
Washington
Knight Newspapers
Reagan
Herald
The
Lyn C. Nofziger
Nofziger
Sacramento
Calif
the Herald
Ron
Heralds
City Band to Feature Police Cannon in 1812 Overture
Lawrence police officers Tom Tschappat and Bill Kelly Jr. will man the cannons for the city band’s final concert Wednesday at the South Park bandstand. The program includes the 1812 Overture with cannon salvos. The 8 p.m. performance is the last in a six concert series.
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Lawrence
South Park
Tom Tschappat
Bill Kelly Jr
South Park Bandstand
Wheat harvest winds down as drought tests corn and milo
Farmers assess crops amid dry heat and disease threats after a near normal wheat season. Don Harris notes corn and milo in critical growth stages with moisture poised to limit maturation. Earlene Bailey recalls 1974 drought while Douglas County Extension stresses disease and insects.
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Don Harris
Farmer’s Elevator Co
Eudora
Harris
Earlene Bailey
Kaw Valley Grain Co
Perry
Earl van Meter
Douglas County Extension
Baldwin
Co-op Assn
Lawrence
van Meter
Drive to fund JA program in Lawrence seeks $9000
The Lawrence Junior Achievement drive to fund the 1975 76 year aims for $9,000. James Meisner leads with 35 volunteers from local businesses and professionals as Ed Carter, JA president, notes strong prep and Carter receives a regional Service and Leadership Award.
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Lawrence
Holiday Inn
James Meisner
Coventry Manor
Ed Carter
Lawrence JA
Carter
Drive
Junior Acheivement of
Northeast
Kansas
Topeka
Lecompton Officials Reopen Resignations on City Council
Two of three Lecompton council members who quit over a city employee dispute rescind their resignations and return to the council. Marge Fisher and Bill Reynolds rejoined after a June 19 meeting when they said they reversed their decision. Joe Christy remains resigned, with a new council member to be appointed to replace him.
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Lecompton
Lecompton City
Marge Fisher
Bill Reynolds
Joe Christy
Oscar Gowing
Fisher
Christy
Reynolds
Chrysler names Riccardo new chairman at New York meeting
John J. Riccardo will succeed Lynn A. Townsend as Chrysler Corp. chairman with Eugene A. Cafiero named president. Townsend retires after nine years amid a $52 million loss. changes take effect October 1 as Riccardo and Cafiero are viewed as Townsend proteges.
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New York
John J. Riccardo
Lynn A. Townsend
Chrysler Corp
Eugene A. Cafiero
Riccardo
Townsend
Chrysler
Cafiero
Rent With Option To Buy A Cautionary Note For Sellers
The piece warns homeowners about accepting a rent with option to buy offer. It stresses serious consideration beyond rent, a substantial upfront option fee, and clear terms in the option contract. It notes the buyer may not intend to purchase and urges careful drafting and awareness of reduced market exposure.
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Robert Guffin
Carl Lande
Hilda Enoch
Church World Services
San Clemente
Guffin
Vietnam
National Council of Churches
Journal-World Photo
Bash
Carole Keller
Kansas Power and Light Co
KPL
Ninth
Tennessee
American Diabetes Assn
Mrs. Keller
Mike Brien
W. 27Th Ter
Randall Jackson
Steve Jones
Ark
Sharon Banks
Andrea Seitz
Lazybrook Lane
Linda Torneden
Maple Lane
Shawnee
Hays
Garden City
Dodge City
Treasury Department
Joint Economic Committee
Oskaloosa Board
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa District School Board
Arthur Newell
James Tenpenny
Ruth Hannah
Noreen Stember
Jack Rockhold
Deborah Finley
William Jones
H.L. Streator
Lutheran Church Hit
Trinity Lutheran Church
Dick Cowden
Wrnter
James Faulkner
Baldwin Grain Co
Sumner County
Henderson
Michael M.T. Henderson
Robert Cobb
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Wisconsin
Afghanistan
Libya
Lawrence Rentals Exchange
Walt Disney Productions Presents
Buena Vista Distribution
Walt Disney
Granada
Bob Harrison
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