Energy Crisis Dominates Congress Schedule This Week
Congress faces a busy energy agenda as Nixon proposes measures to curb shortages. Senate committees study emergency energy bills, daylight saving time, and Alaska oil pipeline while hearings on Watergate and Ford nomination unfold. House and Senate recess for Thanksgiving.
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Maine
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D-Wash
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D-Mont
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House Judiciary Subcommittee
U.S. District Court
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Senate Rules Committee
Gerald R. Ford
Rmich
House Judiciary Committee
City to Powder Rate Hike Kansas
The Public Service Gas Co. seeks a 10 percent rise in residential rates with a possible 20 percent hike for industrial users if approved by the Lawrence City Commission. A meeting is set for 7 30 p m at city hall to decide on the rate request and discuss a new auto salvage yard zoning category. The panel may hire an impartial consultant for a recommendation.
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Kansas
Public Service Gas Co
Lawrence
Commission
City Commission Agenda Covers Zoning and Public Works
The agenda lists hearings on demolitions at 515 and 519 Fla and a variance request from Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Assn. for sign provisions. It includes creating an M-4 zoning district, a gas rate increase for Kansas Public Service, leasing from List and Clark Construction to Northtown Industrial Corp. Inc, sidewalks on Haskell, Heatherwood Street improvements, and a Volunteers in Court report.
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List and Clark Construction Co
Northtown Industrial Corp. Inc
Haskell
16Th
Heatherwood
Susan Cherniss
Hedy Blurton
Human Relations Commission
Salvation Army
Massachusetts
Robert Billings
15Th
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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West Lawrence Addition
Third Street
Wisconsin
Kidnapped Executive Freed in Argentina After Ransom
American oil executive David Wilkie, 48, was released unharmed in Buenos Aires province and departed for the United States. Amoco Argentina manager Carlos Biet said a ransom was paid well below the reported $1 million demand, noting Wilkie was in good health after his capture on October 23 in Martinez.
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David Wilkie
United States
Carlos Biet
Amoco Argentina
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Wilkie
Bret
Martinez
No Miss Surge In Bird Battle
In the Journal-World Football Contest, four no missers fell to three opponents in the Kansas-Colorado score battle. Dennis D. King won first prize a 15 pound bird with a perfect forecast and a 17 18 KU score two points off the final 17 15. Odd Williams and Chuck Pendry earned runners up 10 pound birds. Winners will be notified by mail to claim prizes.
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Douglas County State Bank
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Lee Anne Mark
Tonganoxie
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Dorothy Sego
Kasold
Becky Taylor
Maine
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Journal-World
Kansas school fund plan cuts property taxes 34 million
The 1973 Kansas school finance plan will yield about 34 million dollars in direct property tax relief. Mill levies for elementary and secondary education are 11 percent lower than in 1972, with 240 of 310 unified districts reducing levies. The plan raises state aid to 186.7 million and leaves 16.4 million unspent due to enrollment declines and district wealth.
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Legislative Research Department
Johnson County
Joseph Harder
R-Moundridge
Senate Education Committee
Kansas
Lawrence voter registration ends for airport bond election
Voter registration for the December 11 Lawrence airport bond issue closes on November 20. Residents who moved or are new must register at the Douglas County court house county clerk's office, open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Douglas County
Inmate Murder Probe to Go Before Grand Jury
Sources say the stabbing death of inmate Ernest M. Valenzuela, 28, Phoenix, Arizona, at the U S Penitentiary will be presented to a federal grand jury in Kansas City. One suspect has been placed under extra guard as officials withheld further details. Valenzuela was serving 15 years for second degree murder.
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U.S
Kansas City
Ernest M. Valenzuela
Oenix
Ariz
White man set afire in racially charged assault in Florida
Police say a white man, 33, and his black wife were abducted by 11 black men in Fort Lauderdale. The husband was bound and doused with fluid before being set ablaze. he remains in serious condition with third degree burns. The wife survived unharmed. authorities investigate possible racial motive.
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Fila
Brian Barfield
Jeraldine
Kissinger Seeks Closer Ties in China Meetings
Secretary Kissinger met Mao Tse-tung for two hours in Peking and discussed potential closer official relations with China. He also held a three hour session with Premier Chou En-lai, amid speculation on a US visit by Chou and future diplomatic ties.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Mao Tse-tung
Kissinger
Chou En-lai
Chou
United States
U.S
Middle East
China
Washington
UF Drive Still 95,000 Short on Fund Drive Total
Mail contributions raise United Fund to 154,697.08 toward 179,850 goal as officials intensify efforts to contact businesses and residences not reached in the initial canvass. Separate divisions include Industry, Kansas University, City County government, School District and others.
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United Fund Drive
United Fund
Kansas University
Federal Campaign Division
P.O
Quail and Pheasant Seasons Open With Optimism
The Kansas quail and pheasant seasons began Saturday with strong reports of abundant birds and good hunting. Hunters in Wilson Reservoir and Waverly areas brought home limits, while local shop owners noted early positive signs for both species. Pheasant season runs November 10 to January 31 with a four-bird daily limit. quail shares the same dates with an eight-bird daily limit and a 24-bird possession limit after day three.
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Rick Harrell
Wilson Reservoir
Pheasant
Rob Miller
Waverly
Merleingle
Wilson ‘Sporting Goods
George Francis
Francis
Oskaloosa
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