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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
10
Pinegar, 30, a Lawrence City Commission candidate and former police officer, calls for a people centered government. He favors area representation, lower top salaries for the assistant city manager, higher pay for police and fire, and more night meetings to improve community input.
Kansas committees debated reducing the House from 125 to 120 members and to 80 members per Senate districts, with the 12-3 Reapportionment vote defeating the 80-member plan. A consumer protection bill advanced, while a Wichita hotel tax proposal sparked industry division. other acts included minority on the State Finance Council and planned changes to the lieutenant governor’s Finance Council role.
A Junction City bank offers to buy paint to paint exteriors of all buildings in the central business district. The project must be completed during Kansas Bank Week, April 9 to 14, with colors and schemes left to owners. The effort aligns with the city spring clean-up week and aims to improve downtown appearance.
A resolution in the Kansas House asks for a legislative study on whether the federal government should establish a tall grass prairie national park in Kansas. Rep. Roger Turner of Wichita filed the proposal amid years of discussion on the idea.
Set. Maj. William O. Wooldridge along with William E. Higdon and Theodore D. Bass pleaded guilty in Los Angeles. They agreed to cooperate with the Senate subcommittee probing overseas GI club irregularities, potentially triggering further prosecutions.
The Kansas House Insurance Committee approved a revised no fault auto insurance bill offering up to 17 000 in benefits per person per accident and set coverage rates of 15 000 for bodily injury to one, 30 000 for multiple injuries and 5 000 for property damage. The package includes medical, rehabilitation, funeral, disability and survivor benefits, with expectations for floor debate and possible governor signature.
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