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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1975
Page
1
Truckers and the Teamsters begin broad contract negotiations with a proposed 35 percent pay hike for 450000 drivers. The union seeks a $2.50 hourly raise plus enhanced fringe benefits and an unlimited cost of living formula, potentially boosting the package by over half over three years.
County commissioners approved purchase of 37 picnic table bench units at 74 dollars each and authorized seeking 23 more units from revenue sharing funds. Jail upgrades include perforated steel plates over skylights and a roof skylight replacement. Health education classes on childbirth were tentatively approved. An ongoing regional health planning agency was discussed. Servicemaster will clean courthouse furniture and carpets quarterly for 745.76 dollars. Sealed bids will be invited for delinquent tax properties. 10 properties had no bids last week.
Cloudy and colder tonight and Friday with scattered light drizzle or freezing drizzle changing to snow flurries. Lows tonight around mid 20s, highs Friday in the 30s. At Arpt KIRG, temperatures reach 64-63 with humidity 96-100, low 31-34, barometer 29.92-30.01 inches, wind N17-N10.
Congress pushes to override President Ford veto on a six month tax cut extension. Senate Finance Committee advances a six month plan aiming for a veto override before holidays. Muskie warns against bending budget rules while the bill targets relief for the poor and families.
Vernon A. Stroberg, longtime Kansas Corporation Commission member, faced unconfirmed rumors of resigning in January. The Newton attorney did not confirm plans, and Stroberg was in Topeka without comment. His term runs to March 20 and he remains the last appointee of former Gov. Docking. Pat Storey said a replacement search has not begun pending confirmation.
Sheriff June Jost says the state department of corrections recommendation to close the Marion jail is not an order. He asserts the facility remains secure, lists improvements underway, and cites funding limits that delay larger repairs. If closed, inmates would be moved to other sites, with Newton costing about two dollars per day per prisoner for boarding.
A multi month series in Newton runs January to April focusing on children problems. Dr Neysa Eberhard and Walt Long direct with a $3 907 humanities grant aiding the Newton library.
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