House panel tightens members spending rules in Congress
The House Administration Committee approved new rules to restrict official expense accounts effective Jan. 3. bans on extended life items, gifts, dues, donations, staff hiring costs, advertising, and nonessential training. The shift aims to curb questionable charges following a clerk’s report.
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House Administration Committee
House
Congress
Administration
Frank Thompson
D-N.j
Thompson
Richard L. Ottinger
D-N.y
Bar Associations
Surplus Bicentennial Funds Deliberated by Local Society
A Douglas County Historical Society committee finds more than $3,500 unclaimed from last year’s bicentennial funds, plus 2,400 unsold books and $700 in unspent cash. The records show the survey was ongoing and updates were planned, with funds to be used for communities beyond Lawrence.
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Douglas County Historical Society
Douglas County Bicentennial Commission
Historical Society
Bicentennial Commission
Douglas County Historical Building Survey
Lawrence
Charles Stough
The
Stough
County Historical Society
Society
State Historical Society
State Society
Anita Bryant Says Gay Pressure Blacklists Her on TV
Anita Bryant told AP militants homosexuals have effectively blacklisted her on television and forced guard protection, saying she would not back down from opposing homosexuals. She noted threats, a siege atmosphere at NBC, and loss of show bookings amid ongoing Florida school-education battles.
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New York
Anita Bryant
NBC
Florida
Dade County
Miss Bryant
Bryant
Bob Green
Des Moines
Florida Citrus Commission
Duckwall Stores declares quarterly dividend
The board of directors of Duckwall Stores Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the common stock payable Nov. 24, 1977 to stockholders of record Nov. 8, 1977. Duckwall operates discount department stores and variety stores in Kansas Colorado New Mexico Nebraska Texas and Iowa.
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Abilene
Kan
Duckwall Stores Inc
Lawrence
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Texas
Iowa
Retirement policy change urged in Kansas
In Topeka the aging department chief said mandatory 65 retirements for state workers are unjust and should be ended. Governor Bennett may move the age to 70 or issue an executive order. a legislative proposal would abolish 65 for 20 000 plus KPERs employees, excluding teachers, local workers, judges, and first responders.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
The
Department On Aging
Forrest Robinson
Robinson
Legislative Interim Budget Committee
Robert F. Bennett
James Maag
Bennett
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Baker Hall Added to National Register at Baker University
Baldwin Parmenter Hall on the Baker University campus has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The century old building was rededicated October 15 after a restoration that began last December. It now houses classes and gives space for theater home economics and interior design. Old Castle Museum is also listed among Kansas entries on the Register.
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Baldwin — Parmenter Hall
Baker University
The
National Park Service
Parmenter
Baker
Old Castle Museum
Kansas
Hearst verdict upheld by 9th Circuit in bank robbery case
Patricia Hearst vows to appeal after a three judge panel of the 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals upholds her 1974 Hibernia Bank robbery conviction in San Francisco. The court says she received a fair trial, citing her time with the SLA and duress as non reversible error.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
SLA
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Miss Hearst
Hibernia Bank
F. Lee Bailey
Wayne Smith
U.S. Supreme Court
9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Hearst
San Mateo
Randolph A. Hearst
Hibernia
Oliver Carter
Lawrence Parks Plans Winter Park Ski Trip
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department schedules a January 27 to 29 trip to Winter Park Colorado. Transportation by private motorcoach, two nights at Meadow Ridge Condominiums, two days lift tickets for Winter Park or Mary Jane, and ski equipment fitting in Lawrence are included. Cost is $129 with reservations due by December 2.
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Winter Park
Colo
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Colorado
Meadow Ridge
Mary Jane
Lawrence
Baldwin council eyes cheaper pipeline options
Baldwin council considered cutting project costs on the water line. Cramer called the vote close 143 to 122 and debated potential options including replacing ductal iron with PVC. Panzer warned PVC could weaken the system while others urged moving ahead without Wellsville. A special meeting was set for Monday and Panzer would meet with FmHA about grant qualifications.
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Cramer
Baldwin
Wellsville
John Robson
Panzer
Baldwin Council
Fmha
Floods and earthquake strike Greece and surrounding region
Torrential rains in Athens and Piraeus killed at least 25, with millions in damage and thousands flooded. A 5 to 6 magnitude earthquake shook northern Greece, southern Bulgaria, and southeastern Yugoslavia with no immediate casualties reported.
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Athens
Greece
Piraeus
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Kavala
Macedonia
Aegean Sea
Aegean
Seismological Institute
Skopje
BTA
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Moose Lodge
U.S
County Bicentennial Commission
State Bicentennial Administration
Kansas State Historical Society
Anita
Associated Press
Journal-World Business Briefs
Mang
Aflec Auction CO
Woodlawn
Jan
HH Haverty & Hatfield Real Estate Tivatncixs
Supreme Court
Carter
Sofia
K.C
Kansas City
Kaw River Bridge
Ryt
Galveston
Montego Bay
Grand Cayman
Playa del Carmen
Cozumel
Sun Line
Maupintour
Maupintour Travel Service
Massachusetts
KU Union Building
Hillcrest
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