Carter renews NATO commitment to sustain and strengthen
President elect Carter assured NATO that the alliance will be sustained and strengthened under his administration. Kissinger read the message to 15 ministers as he attended his last NATO session. Ministers debated modernizing defenses against a Soviet air threat, with Germany delaying a heavy jet purchase pending government formation.
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Woman named chairperson in Kansas House first for Dems
Rep. Ruth Wilkin of Topeka named head of the Assessment and Taxation Committee as John Carlin appoints 20 Democrats to new chairs. The move marks a shift from GOP dominance, with a 65 to 60 Democratic edge, as the 1977 session opens January 10. Wilkin cited as qualified. Carlin notes non-fiscal liberalism points.
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Kansas City
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Topeka Life
Carter Eyes Mortgage Aid to Bolster Housing Push
President elect Carter weighs steps to energize housing, including asking Congress to appropriate up to 5 billion dollars to subsidize mortgage interest. He plans meetings with housing advisers at Blair House to outline options and cut red tape in federal programs.
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Gas Service Company seeks rate increase in Kansas
Gas Service Company president Jerry Duggan announced filing with the Kansas Corporation Commission for authority to raise retail natural gas rates. The firm serves about 370,000 customers in 212 Kansas communities including Topeka Wichita and Kansas City. Proposed annual gross revenue rise is 11.998 million dollars with a net increase of 5.818 million after taxes. average domestic bill would rise about 1.41 dollars monthly. The company cites higher wages taxes materials and borrowing costs for distribution system renewals as reasons for the request.
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Weather data for the south central region
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows near 30. Friday turns partly cloudy and colder with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Northerly winds 10 to 20 mph tonight. At KIRG airport the 1 PM reading shows 40 high and 21.25 low. Humidity around 39 percent, barometer near 29.90 to 30.08 inches.
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Community Q and A and KPERS contributions discussed
The Kansan invites readers to mail questions for Hear Ye Hear Ye. A county administrator notes the 1976 KPERS retirement budget of 70 000 and describes contributions at four percent from employees and 7 3 percent from the county. Through three quarters the year total is 64377 99 with an expected fourth quarter 23000. An application to the Board of Tax Appeals seeks 15000 to cover budget gaps.
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