Penal Reform Bill and Tax Measures Move in Kansas House
The Kansas House sent the penal reform measure and 20 other bills to Governor Docking on the final session day. Includes executive reorganization creating a Department of Revenue and tax measures for a Topeka civic center. Tuition grants for private colleges face Senate review. potential $2.8 million cost with $1 million expected funding.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Kansas
Robert Docking
House
Senate
State Department of Revenue
Two State Measures Aim Welfare Sleuths
In Topeka Kansas two bills push 80 welfare workers to curb improper aid. Fifty five eligibility reviewers would study applications and 25 investigators would probe existing beneficiaries. Gov Docking favored 50 investigators. lawmakers split the plan, hoping both roles prevent unqualified entries.
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Topeka
Kan
Kan‘Sas
Robert C. Harder
Senate
Ways and Means
House
State Welfare Department
Wyandotte County
Hill
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
Hulme Rejected By 6-4 Vote In Senate Committee
Senate Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources votes 6-4 against confirming Charles Hulme of Great Bend to a new four year term on the State Forestry Fish and Game Commission. If not confirmed the appointment becomes void at adjournment. Gov Docking could reappoint and Hulme may serve until 1973.
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Charles Hulme
Topeka
Kan
Senate Committee On Conservation and Natural Resources
Great Bend
State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Hulme
Senate
Robert Docking
Eight Arrests in Warrensburg Drug Raids
In Warrensburg Missouri at least eight people were arrested in pre dawn drug raids conducted by sheriff's deputies local police highway patrol officers and college police. The investigations spanned several months and involved six locations within a six mile radius of Warrensburg tied to Central Missouri State College officials.
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Warrensburg
Johnson County
Central Missouri State College
KU Funding Displeases KU Student Leader Amid Budget Debate
Kansas University student body president David Miller says higher education funding remains disappointing though allocations may exceed six months ago. He credits KU students and alumni for gains while noting failed outreach and a desire for better funding for student services.
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David Miller
Kansas University
Kansas
Miller
Eudora
Kansas House reapportionment vote totals and county revenue share
The state treasurer apportioned Douglas County 39 263 dollars from net cigarette tax revenue for the last quarter. House members John Vogel and Morris Kay voted with the majority on the reapportionment bill. The Sunflower Cablevision open house invites residents to see the new studio in Lawrence with doors open Saturday and Sunday. Voter registration changes are requested at the county office or courthouse.
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Douglas County
John Vogel
Morris Kay
Kansas
Sunflower Cablevision
Lawrence
Seventh and
New Hampshire
Vera Mercer
Frats Plan 72 Rush Week At KU
In a special meeting the Kansas University Interfraternity Council approved a fall 1972 rush week. Registration runs Friday morning August 18 with activities starting that afternoon through Sunday. Pledging ceremonies set for Monday August 21.
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Kansas University Interfraternity Council
Home Burglarized. Valuable Electronics Stolen in Lawrence
Lawrence police report a burglary at Barbara L. Rayton's home at 1246 N.Y. City. A television set and a radio record player were taken between noon and 7 30 p.m. Thursday after a rear door was forced. Loss estimated at $300.
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Barbara L. Rayton
N.Y
Lawrence
Federal spending in Douglas County nears 60 million
Rep. Larry Winn Jr. reports nearly 60 million in federal expenditures in Douglas County last year, with 52 million in Lawrence. Kansas cities with higher federal outlays were Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City. Major allocations included Agriculture 2 million, HEW 17 million, Interior 4 million, Defense 25 million, NSF 1.8 million. State total 2.35 billion.
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Washington, D.C
Douglas County
Larry Winn Jr
R-Kan
Lawrence
Winn
Kansas Cities
Wichita
Topeka
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Department of the Interior
Department of Defense
National Science Foundation
Docking Signs Major Election Reform Bill in Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking signed 15 bills including House Bill 1682 a major election reform measure allowing voters who moved within 30 days of an election to vote in their former district. The law aligns with a Supreme Court ruling protecting voting rights and applies to all elections.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert Docking
Docking
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
Kansas
Supreme Court
LHS Students to Attend Wichita Meetings Next Week
Lawrence High School will send 38 students to Wichita State University for two events. Distributive Education Clubs of America and Business Education Clubs of Kansas will feature contests in distributive and office skills.
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Lawrence High School
Wichita State University
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Maple City
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St. Louis
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Journal-World Today
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