Wellsville Voters Defeat 4‑Mill School Levy
Wellsville residents rejected a 4 mill capital improvements tax levy by 248 to 128 in Franklin County. turnout was about 27 percent, well below the 64 percent turnout in 1980. The levy would have funded school facilities for five years, raising an estimated $48,000 to $50,000 if fully levied.
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Wellsville
Franklin County
Laura Sutton
Sutton
Don Martin
Marilyn Moore Lawrenz
McLouth approves budget for city planning board
McLouth City Council approved a 1982 budget of 2800 for the city planning board. The board, 112 years old, is drafting planning regulations set to take effect this year and will review development proposals for council approval. The council also scheduled a July 11 dog clinic at city hall for vaccinations and tags.
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Mclouth
City Planning Board
Stella Luse
Luse
City Hall
Mince Pies Shaped Like Manger in Medieval Times
In medieval practice mince pies were baked as oblong loaves symbolizing the manger, with a Christ child figurine placed atop the pastry. This custom linked Christmas food to the nativity story and reflected symbolic presentation in medieval culture.
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DeSoto board and teachers reach two salary accords
DeSoto schools reach two salary settlements addressing different outcomes if Gov. Carlin's veto on the school finance bill stands or is overturned by the Kansas Supreme Court. Base salaries rise 10.3 percent or 13.8 percent respectively, with 8 and 15 percent district budget limits. fringe benefits largely unchanged aside from salary protection insurance limits.
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Desoto
Harold Vestal
John Carlin
Kansas Supreme Court
Vestal
Carlin
Kansas
Atty
Robert Stephan
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