Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Cloudy With Rain
Cloudy and cool conditions with occasional rain tonight ending Friday. Lows in the 30s, Friday highs in the low 50s. Precipitation chances 70 percent tonight and 20 percent Friday. Official readings show a Wednesday high of 65 and low 39 with morning low 41 today.
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Public TV to Drop Shows in 1973 74 Schedule
Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting decided to cut programs from the 1973 74 slate due to funding shortages. Bill Moyer William F Buckley Jr Elizabeth Drew Washington Week in Review and World Press would be dropped unless extra funding arrives. They plan to ask Congress for 60 million next year and 80 million the following year, up from Nixon's 45 million request.
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Final School Finance Plan Still In Limbo
In Topeka Kansas the Kansas House plans a Friday debate and vote on a GOP backed school finance bill as lawmakers seek compromise. The measure would return to the Senate with House Education Committee amendments largely concessions to Governor Docking and move to a conference committee to reconcile versions. The amendments drop a local option 50 percent income tax surtax allowing local voters to shift school funding away from property taxes.
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Richards Gebaur Base to Remain Open Despite Closings
Washington reports Richards Gebaur Air Force Base in Grandview Missouri will stay open with no significant personnel or mission changes. Senator Dole sought word after constituent concerns. The piece also covers Kansas and Missouri school finance debates, tax shifts, and proposed amendments to reduce state aid disparities and aid to poorer districts.
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Fog Area Signs Planned Near CFCA Plant
The Kansas Highway Department will place two Fog Area Ahead signs on K-10 near the Cooperative Farm Chemical Association plant to warn of heavy emissions blamed for three accidents with seven cars on January 21. Signs to be built in the department shop. installation details pending.
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Charges Dismissed In Disturbance Case
Ronald D. Stowe 22 of 420 North saw aggravated battery disorderly conduct and property destruction charges dismissed in Douglas County Court County Attorney Berkowitz said. Stowe had been free on 2750 dollar bond since November 22 after disturbances at two Lawrence bars. Restitution for property damage was made and evidence about who started the disturbance was unclear.
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4-H Scholarships Awarded to Kansas 4-H Members
Fourteen Kansas 4-H club members receive scholarships totaling 3600 for achievements in 4-H projects leadership service and scholastic work plus plans for future study. The Kansas 4-H Foundation funds the recognition and awards program.
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Food and Farm Prices Soar Amid Calls for Controls
Prices of farm products rose 3 percent last month and were 22 percent higher than a year earlier with cattle and hogs at record highs. The White House said no controls on raw agricultural products will be imposed, while labor leaders push for price restraints. US live cattle and hog prices climbed to top levels in Omaha and Chicago, signaling higher wholesale and retail beef costs. Rep. John Melcher outlined a two step plan: boost cow slaughter and tighten meatpackers profits.
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