City Commission approves revisions to personnel policies
The commission approved changes to city personnel manuals affecting overtime eligibility residency rules and training criteria. New management positions and pay plan updates were adopted with a 4 1 vote, Baker opposed. Curfew for a Winter Sports dance and parking lot cost assessments were also approved.
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Airport blast and regional toll reshape Middle East tensions
The blast at an airport in the region kills three and wounds many, with a Saudi, two Iraqis among the dead and West Germans and Japanese injured. London reports up to 400 injured as a suitcase explosive is linked to an Egyptian jetliner's Damascus stopover.
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Carter to name Bergland for agriculture post
Plains Ga AP reports President elect Carter will announce a fourth cabinet pick on Thursday likely naming Rep. Bob Bergland as head of the Agriculture Department. Bergland, a Minnesota farm operator and Mondale ally, is the current leading candidate.
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Saudi Arabia urges delay of oil price hike at OPEC meeting
In Doha OPEC opens talks on price rises with Saudi Arabia opposing an increase while urging a six month postponement citing a shaky world economy. Yamani argues for a moderate rise or delay, with Saudi support for a price hike limited to under 10 percent from $11.51 per barrel.
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Oil ministers debate price moves at Persian Gulf conference
Ministers from 13 oil suppliers meeting behind bulletproof shutters in a Persian Gulf hotel hall discussed OPEC policy. Yahmani and al Thani warned against rapid price hikes while Carter invited cautious appointments and noted Kissinger and Vance spoke with oil nations.
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Kansan Readers Urged to Send Questions to Newton Office
County Judge Bernard Peterson announces he will invite individuals to discuss DWI enforcement questions at his office. He notes some offenders attend Alcohol Safety Education School. non residents are referred to local probation officers. Reoffenders may face jail, with each case judged on merit under state law.
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Utilities deny overcharging Kansas City firms
Missouri Public Service Commission and six utilities reject a Washington study alleging $27 million in last year overcharges. The report cites tax credits and depreciation methods, while critics say timing differences inflate rates and urge changes in federal law rather than state action.
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