Malpractice aid urged for KU Med residents in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers consider state funding to cover the 350 KU Medical Center residents’ malpractice insurance and raise stipends to match peer states. Gov Bennett and Dr Robert Kugel push for action as hospital officials seek $300,000 extra. ongoing tax funding debate cited.
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Transportation task force to study Kansas long range system
A 47 member Governor's Task Force on Transportation begins meetings in Topeka to evaluate development and financing of a long range Kansas transportation system. Gov. Bennett says the group will address funding gaps, design standards, and coordination among state and local agencies over 18 months. The roster includes county engineers, planners, mayors, legislators, broadcasters, publishers, and others. the only Lawrence name is Douglas County Chair Peter Whitenight.
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Hatch Act battle delays House vote on federal political rights
Debate over repealing most of the 1939 Hatch Act stalled after Rep. William Clay pulled the bill to oppose a new amendment by Rep. John Ashbrook. The measure would allow federal employees broader political activity while opponents warned of increased partisanship in the federal workforce. Rep. Fisher’s bid to let employees seek state or local office failed.
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Perry Lake eight mile trail seeks national status
An eight mile hiking trail at Perry Lake is near tentative approval for National Recreation Trail designation by the federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Project manager Lynn Myers says notification of tentative approval has been received and a preliminary hearing is set for May 26 for Fre derick R. Rednest a 23 year old Haskell Indian Junior College student charged in a service station break in.
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Duckwall Stores reports first quarter income and growth
Duckwall Stores Inc reports net income of 405 635 dollars or 40 cents a share for the quarter ended April 24 1977 up 6.1 percent from last year Sales rose 4.4 percent to 25 209 372 dollars from 24 151 124 The firm opened three Alco discount stores in Norfolk Nebraska Topeka Kansas and Pampa Texas while closing two fabric stores It operates discount and variety stores in Kansas Colorado New Mexico Nebraska Texas and Iowa led by Lawrence and other locations.
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Gasohol tax break boosted for Nebraska sales
Lincoln Nebraska state senators amended LB82 to grant a nickel per gallon tax break on gasohol up to 20 million gallons annually. The change, pushed by Neligh Senator John DeCamp, aims to spur private plants and position Nebraska as a leader in energy saving fuel.
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KU freshmen win Vera B Lear Awards in liberal arts
Thirty one Kansas University freshmen have been named recipients of the Vera B Lear Awards in the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Local students from Lawrence earning the Lear Award include Ruth Baer Betty Cross Christine Eade George Jerkovich and Kevin Sundbye.
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Christine Eade
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State short on balance Bennett says
Gov Robert F Bennett warned the 1977 legislature spending will leave Kansas short of a $100 million end of fiscal 1978 balance. He estimated ending funds around $90 million later and warned about possible $7 million in supplemental requests. He noted revenue variability and the need to avoid tax hikes.
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ROTC Enrollments Rise With 1970s Commission Boost
About 10 000 college graduates will receive military commissions this summer marking the first rise in ROTC commissions since 1970. Enrollment climbs 8 percent to 81 544 cadets at 356 colleges as campuses shift away from Vietnam era hostility.
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Study Sought on State Aid for Washburn University
Rep Don Crumbaker of Brewster requests a new study on financing Washburn Municipal University of Topeka. He notes the 1977 legislature increased state aid per credit hour from 15.50 to 16.50 and says about 2 million dollars are funneled into Washburn with no fiscal controls.
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Canal talks resume as Panama agreement negotiations continue
In Washington a 15th round of U S Panamanian talks on a new Panama Canal treaty proceeds with State Department officials noting progress. Spokesman Frederick Z Brown declined to detail reasons, while Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos demands substantial movement to avert a crisis.
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