27 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
1
The DMP plan projects Newton population rising from 16 178 in 1975 to 17 150 by 1980 and 17 800 by 1985 with major gains among ages 15 to 29 and over 50. Housing under $40 000 will strain supply, risking Newtons regional job appeal unless solved.
Newton official Buck Astle, 74, named among 17 Kansans to join the Kansas State High School Activities Assn. Hall of Fame. Induction set for March 11 at the Class 4A basketball tourney in Wichita. Astle’s 43-year officiating career includes state tournaments and bowls, with a famed navy escort and the origin of the nickname Buck.
Three blasts rocked an 800 foot tanker carrying gasoline and fuels near Baytown Texas. Officials report multiple injuries and several people missing after the incidents. No further details were provided on the victims or the cause.
Newton attorney John Thomas Reid 47 filed Wednesday as the tenth candidate for the city commission. Six candidates advance from the March 8 primary to the April 5 election for three seats. Reid, a Washburn law graduate, opened his Newton office in 1958 and has served as police judge and probate judge, then county attorney. He is married to Sharon Gray and has two daughters Jennifer and Amy.
Hear Ye answers explain the Activity Center Express serves residents near age 60 and up in Newton. The bus averages 24 riders daily, is full on Mondays for state trips, and charges a 25 cent donation. Reservations require a call a day ahead to 283 7366.
Congress moves to pass President Carter s emergency natural gas bill to divert gas to cold regions and allow unregulated intrastate to interstate sales through July 31. Senate and House set rapid floor action with a vote possible next week amid a compromise on deregulation.
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