Congress urged to double subsidy for postal service
Postmaster General Bailor urged Congress to double the 920 million subsidy to keep postage affordable and announced the Kokomo Plan will debut in Portland Oregon. The plan redraws routes by computer data, aims to cut costs, and may involve transferring workers to arbitrate grievances. Bailor warned of ongoing inflation and urged a public service study commission to define taxpayer-supported services.
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City studies federal elderly housing project in Lawrence
City officials consider a Section 8 funded elderly housing project in Lawrence with four interested parties three private developers and the Lawrence Housing Authority The plan would require HUD action and a revision to the citys Housing Assistance Plan to include updated census data and potential 100 units of lower income housing while a Sept 17 housing authority board review and Sept 29 HUD filing are planned.
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Reagan poised to enter 76 GOP race before Thanksgiving
Sen. Paul Laxalt said Ronald Reagan will enter the 1976 GOP presidential contest before Thanksgiving and mount a strong primary challenge to President Ford. He stressed there will be no conservative third party and that Reagan would back Ford if he does not win the nomination, aiming to build early primary momentum.
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Paul Laxalt
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Coed Stabbing Report Near U S 59 In Lawrence
Police investigate a stabbing of Washburn University coed Priscilla Garber 20 riding a bicycle along U S 59 at 6 30 a m. She described a Black man in his mid 20s 5 ft 10 in 160 lb emerging from bushes, pushing her down and slashing her left side with a four inch blade before fleeing. She was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Ford may visit KU during Higher Education Week
Ford might come to the University of Kansas as part of Higher Education Week though officials deem the chance remote. A White House spokesman denied link to a Kansas City fundraiser where Ford is to attend, while Chancellor Archie Dykes was unavailable for comment and inquiries about an invitation were being made.
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Lawrence Ready for National Republican Convention Role
Local GOP leaders anticipate a small role for Lawrence with potential national exposure if the convention heads to Kansas City. Delegates and alternates could total over 2,200 plus media and family members, stressing motel availability and 42 mile travel routes from the site.
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Minor injuries in two weekend Lawrence crashes
Two minor injury accidents were reported by Lawrence police. At Sixth and Colorado a car driven by 16 year old Timothy L. Windholz crashed into a light pole, injuring Windholz and two passengers. About two hours later Alan W. Jack 18 was injured after a rollover at Fourth and Walnut and was cited for driving while intoxicated.
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Kalb named new Kansas Secretary of Revenue in shift
F Kent Kalb, 36, chosen by Gov Bennett to head the Kansas Revenue Department, will take over Sept 17 and replace James McDonald. Kalb says tax hikes are not needed unless the legislature funds new programs, cites prior success in Nebraska, and plans to live in Lawrence with his wife and son while keeping focus on tax policy.
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Colombian army inspector general gunned down in car ambush
In Bogota terrorists in a fast car shot to kill Gen. Ramon Arturo Rincon Quinones the inspector general of the Colombian army while en route to the Defense Ministry. His chauffeur was seriously wounded in the attack Rincon led a harsh campaign against leftist guerrillas.
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Manson conspiracy discounted by officials
In Sacramento Charles Manson is not linked to a conspiracy in the attempted assassination of President Ford. Fromme, 27, faces attempted murder charges after aiming a .45 pistol at Ford. FBI and city officials say no evidence ties Manson to the incident. his followers defend his influence while denying orders to attack Ford.
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Tax auction set for 71 tracts of delinquent land
A 1:30 p m sale on the Douglas County Courthouse steps will offer 71 tracts in two groups 63 and eight under a July order by District Court Judge Frank Gray. Sheriff Rex Johnson leads the auction with two owners having already redeemed. Proceeds go to back taxes with any overrun recoverable by the original owners through the court per Daniel Young.
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