Bill easing levy may aid Newton recreation program finances
Kansas House passed a bill to raise the recreation levy to three mills for Harvey County, raising funds to cover high utility costs and keep programming. the measure awaits Senate action, with a 60 day protest period after local publication.
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Newton
Richard Walker
Harvey County
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Katzenberger
Topeka
Recreation Department
United School District 373
Recreation Commission
City of
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Carter dam funding order sparks mixed reactions nationwide
Officials in 15 states warn Carter risks poor timing if 18 water projects mainly in drought areas lose funding. Administration says Congress may withhold 1978 funds pending review of safety and usefulness. Critics call it drastic while supporters see it as progress. many projects have long costs and contested value.
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Colorado Water Conservation Board
Donald Landry
Terrebone Parish
Louisiana
White House
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Oahe Conservancy Subdistrict Board
South Dakota
Edward Clyde
Utah
Central Utah
Bonneville
Utah Mountains
Clyde
Andrus
Vance cites sharp gaps in Mideast peace talks progress
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance says sharp differences linger among Israelis and Arabs over Palestinians and other barriers to resuming Geneva talks. He notes all parties want peace and to curb military spending but warns against premature optimism.
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AFL-CIO to push omnibus labor law revision in Congress
In Miami Beach AP reports the AFL-CIO will back an omnibus revision of basic labor laws including repeal of the right-to-work provision of Taft-Hartley funded by a labor federation tax. The tax aims at public support with Meany to unveil the plan after council approval. Carter hosts Trudeau with a state dinner planned.
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Labor
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White House
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