KU Budget Boost Sought by State Senate Subcommittee
A Kansas Senate Ways and Means subcommittee recommends restoring 141,951 to KU's 1974 budget, adding for a new visual arts department planning, Biological Survey expansion, disability and life insurance for faculty, and merit pay for regents staff. The plan totals 291,254 in higher education increases with further changes anticipated.
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Topeka
Ways and Means Committee
Kansas Senate
Robert Docking
Kansas University
Lawrence
Senate
Wint Winter
Ottawa
Kansas Board of Regents
Docking
Regents’ Office
Regents
Educational Building Fund
Winter
Higher Education
Richard D. Rogers
Manhattan
Bob W. Storey
Rtoneka
Robert V. Talkington
Iola
Democrats Seek Compromise After Docking Veto Threat in Kansas School Finance
In Topeka Democrats unveil a compromise plan to fund school finance with 57.8 million in new state money next year, seeking a power equalized approach. It would replace an eight mill property tax with a seven mill levy phased out over 14 years and include a grandfather clause to limit aid reduction. The plan aims to offer an alternative acceptable to both parties even if Gov. Docking vetoes SB 92.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas
Robert Docking
House
Richard “Pete’’ Loux
Docking
Loux
Senate
Jack Steineger
Vote Scheduled On Tax Refunds In Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate prepares for a final vote on a bill to boost property tax refunds for the elderly and disabled. Republicans defeated a Democratic attempt to replace the measure with Gov. Docking’s circuit-breaker plan.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Senate
Robert Docking
GOP
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Docking
SenEx Sets Position on KU Action Plan
The Kansas University Senate Executive Committee approved a seven page statement detailing its stance on KU's new affirmative action plan. The document will be mailed to all University Senate members. SenEx also asked the calendar committee to propose alternatives for scheduling athletic events during finals week.
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Kansas University Senate Executive Committee
SenEx
University Senate
Fisher Testifies On School Plan
Kenneth Fisher, assistant superintendent for business and facilities, testified before the House Education Committee. He said the Senate Substitute Bill 92 is generally good but needs an amendment to cover actual costs for special education and transportation. He urged at least a 5 percent year to year budget increase to fund raises and rising operating costs.
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Senate
Kansas House Ed Committee to vote on finance plan today
The Kansas House Committee on Education will vote today on a school finance plan already approved by the House. Senate panel action included testimony about cartel pricing and a proposal to empower the Kansas Corporation Commission to fix minimum crude prices to curb waste and boost tax revenue, with broad oilman support and concerns about increased regulation.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas House Committee On Education
Kansas Senate
House
Harold Dyck
Senate
Tom Schwinn
Kansas Independent Oil, and Gas Association
Senate Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
Schwinn
Kansas Corporation Commission
House Approves No-Fault Plan in Kansas Legislature
The Kansas House passed a no fault automobile insurance bill 86 to 28, sending it to the Senate. The measure sets medical and wage loss benefits, a strict threshold for lawsuits, and requires no fault and liability coverage for vehicle registration plus limits on damages.
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Peka
Kan
Kansas House
Senate
Kansas
Fletcher Bell
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
Donn Everett
Manhattan
Everett
House
House Insurance Committee
Harley Huggins
Kansas City
Huggins
State Finance Council
Robert Docking
Docking
Finance Council
Lawrence officials attend U S Conference of Mayors in Washington
City Manager Buford Watson and City Commissioner Jack Rose traveled to Washington D C for the National League of Cities U S Conference of Mayors. Rose plans to return tonight, Watson Wednesday evening after an extra day for a city managers conference. The caller asked if Missouri had elections today. Kansas law forbids liquor sales until after polls close at 7 p m.
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Buford Watson
Jack Rose
National League of Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Washington D.C
Washington
Rose
Watson
Kansas
Damage Conviction Dismissed on Complainant's Request
Dell Johnston appealed a misdemeanor criminal damage conviction from January 17 in county court. County Attorney David Berko witz said the district court dismissed the case at the complainant's request. Johnston, of 1012 Jana Dr., was fined £25 and ordered to restitution.
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Douglas County
Dell Johnston
David Berkowitz
Johnston
Jana Dr
Planning Leaders At Sierra Club Meeting In Lawrence
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission chair Barkley Clark and planner Dick McClanathan will discuss private land planning around Clinton Reservoir at the Sierra Club meeting tonight. The event starts at 7 30 p m at the South Park Recreation Center.
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Lawrence- Douglas County
No Meeting Held by Haskell Indian College Senate
The Student Senate at Haskell Indian Junior College did not meet Monday night due to lack of quorum. Vice President Paul West stated that no session occurred and offered no further remarks.
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Haskell Indian Junior College
Paul West
Gray Warns of National Security Concerns in Watergate Queries
L Patrick Gray III told the Senate Judiciary Committee during the third day of confirmation hearings that questions about Watergate probe procedures may affect national security due process and privacy. He noted the committee can examine FBI organization and his actions since May 3 as acting director and disclosed a 12 page memo from July 21 1972 stating Nixon campaign did not cooperate in the investigation.
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Washington
L. Patrick Gray III
Gray
Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI
Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Lawrence Chamber Elects Seven New Directors
Seven new directors were named by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce after member ballots were counted. New directors are Martin Dickinson, Roger Hill, John McGrew, Don Palmateer, Byron Springer, Pete Whitenight, and Lee Zimmerman, replacing seven retiring directors. Terms run three years beginning April 1.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Odd Williams
Martin Dickinson
Roger Hill
John McGrew
Don Palmateer
Byron Springer
Pete Whitenight
Lee Zimmerman
Bill Bradley
Jack Brand
John Crown
Wallace Galluzzi
Emil Heck Jr
John Scanlan
Lyman Wiley
Williams
Oskaloosa Approves 1 Percent Levy for Special Education
Oskaloosa school board approves a 1 percent mill levy to fund a special education program at the new elementary school. An inspection by board members and the architect reviewed finishing work while occupancy date remains undecided. Five mobile classrooms were on offer but bids were not accepted yet.
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Oskaloosa
Board of Education
Ruth Hannah
McLouth
Hannah
County 4 Hers Win Top Blues In Region Meet
Douglas County 4 H clubs won four top blue ribbons at Regional 4 H Club Days held Saturday at Baldwin. Rita Lynch earned a rating in the demonstration division while Mary Short and Christine Reschke won folk ensemble. Meadowlark and Jayhawk earned awards in group events with instrumental ensemble and skit.
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Douglas County
Baldwin
Rita Lynch
Stull Busy Beavers
Mary Short
Christine Reschke
Cottonwood
Meadowlark
Jayhawk
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Hutchison
Dan Booth
Kanwaka
Linda Cleland
Vinland Valley
Mark Schaake
Lone Star
Sue Miranda
Four Leaf Clover
Mike Johnston
Carol Lyon
Worden Workers
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