Kansan governance faces ifs on economy and budget
Journal-World columnist Dolph C. Simons Jr. argues Kansas remains fiscally sound but faces rising state spending, possible tax hikes, and federal funding pullbacks. He notes salary hikes at state universities, new buildings, and the risk of a fractured GOP as lawmakers confront growth in costs and uncertain revenue.
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Kansas
Bob Docking
Lawrence
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
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House
Senate
Legislative Brotherhood
Republican Party
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Mark Bernardt
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Lawrence National Bank
Annette Morrison
Kshsaa
Hallie Finucane
David Conrad
Journal-World
Noel Betow
L. R
Dad” Perry
Laura Bassett
Kirkman Baxter
Danforth
Marilyn Thomas
Grace Jackson
Townsend to Move to Lawrence to Lead Elizabeth M. Watkins Museum
Arthur Townsend appointed director of the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum plans to move to Lawrence by mid next week and decide on traveling exhibits for summer or fall. Exhibits from the Smithsonian on black history and the westward movement, and The American Sampler from the Library of Congress are eyed. Security approvals and budget work are priorities as the museum nears opening this fall. Townsend and his wife Louise will live at 923 Maine, Topeka.
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Arthur Townsend
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Lawrence
Library of Congress
Townsend
Louise
Maine
Ford seeks to solidify Europe ties ahead of NATO talks
President Ford plans a European trip to strengthen U S relations with allies and affirm continued partnership. He spoke of a possible nuclear treaty with Russia, outlined Middle East policy to be released after meetings in Salzburg and Washington, and urged NATO modernization amid tensions in Portugal Greece and Cyprus.
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Ford
Europe
America
White House
West
Russia
United States
Middle East
U.S
Anwar Sadat
Salzburg
Austria
Yitzhak Rabin
NATO
Portugal
Turkey
Greece
Cyprus
Brussels
Dutch pick F16 over Mirage for starfighter replacement
The Netherlands tentatively selects the American F16 to replace its F104 Starfighters, contingent on Norway Denmark and Holland all buying the same plane. Belgium's decision could force new talks. Belgium may choose Mirage, potentially delaying the plan. General Dynamics could sell up to 350 F16s worth about $2 billion if the four nations proceed.
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Hague
France
United States
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Missouri Curators OK Wage Price Guidelines 1975 76
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved 1975 76 wage and salary guidelines with merit based raises for staff earning 13 000 or more and across the board increases for those below that. The action commits 6.6 to 7 million more state funds to pay raises, triggering nearly 7 million in program cutbacks and potential job eliminations. Irvin Fane urged a selective student fee increase to offset cuts.
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Columbia
University of Missouri Board of Curators
Missouri House and Senate
Board of Curators
Irvin Fane
Kansas City
Fane
Levi reveals FBI operations in 1960s counterintelligence drives
Attorney General Levi disclosed FBI campaigns from 1966 to 1971 aimed at disrupting militant groups and the Puerto Rico independence movement. He named Operation Hoodwink and 37 other actions, with no stance on legality, while a spokesman noted his displeasure.
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Communist Party
FBI
Atty
Edward H. Levi
Levi
Peter W. Rodine Jr
House Judiciary Committee
William B. Saxbe
Rodino
Dn.j
Justice Department
U.S.A
Puerto Rico
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