Carter era coal plan bungled by federal officials
Washington report outlines a House Energy and Power subcommittee finding that the FEA coal conversion program was mishandled. Officials failed to push switching factories from gas to coal, costing potential energy savings and worsened winter shortages. The piece highlights costly trips, internal finger pointing, and a lack of nerve to confront industry giants.
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Jack Anderson
Less Whitten
Washington
Carter
FEA
House Energy and Power Subcommittee
Robert Hanfling
United States celebrates two centuries of diversity and progress
The article notes the US marks the second year of its third century, tracing a brief history from 13 colonies to a global leader. It credits civil conflict as a catalyst for unity and emphasizes diversity and openness as the nation’s strength and path to future growth.
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United States
China
Greece
St Luke Church Responds to Moderator Statement on Homosexuality
Newton readers from St Luke United Presbyterian Church object to a recent Moderator statement supporting ordination of homosexuals. They urge a retraction, defend biblical morality, and affirm the church’s right to its own stance while urging repentance for sinners. Rev. DuWayne R. Hintz signs the letter.
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Newton Kansan
United Presbyterian Church
St. Luke United Presbyterian Church
Newton
John Conner
General Assembly
U.S.A
St. Luke Church
Sodom and
Gommorah
Presbyterian Church
Rev
DuWayne R. Hintz
Kansas Adopts First State Minimum Wage Law
Kansas passes its first state minimum wage statute setting a 1.60 dollar hourly floor with a 46 hour week rule and expands workers compensation, local fire and police pension plans face 230 million dollar cost over 40 years, state employees gain three percent or 25 dollars monthly, and new laws strengthen open meetings accessibility child abuse reporting aging services and water appropriation controls.
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Topeka
Kansas
Deep Sea Mining Faces UN Treaty Hurdle and US stakes
The UN aims to complete the Law of the Sea treaty by July 15 with Elliot Richardson as chief negotiator. Disagreement over a single all‑encompassing package blocks progress, while deep sea mining rights spark fear of expropriation without U.S. congressional guarantees. Four consortiums, including Deep Sea Venture and partners from Belgium Germany Japan Canada and Britain, seek about $2 billion and rely on U.S. capital and tech. The Carter administration prefers avoiding unilateral action, seeking protection via law or insurance.
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John Chamberlain
Elliot Richardson
U.S
Toto
Idi Amin
Pacific
Indian
Uganda
Third World
U.S. Steel
Union Miniere
Belgium
Deep Sea Venture
International Nickel
Kennecott Copper
Rio Tinto Zinc
Consolidated Gold Fields
Great Britain
Noranda Mines
Canada
Mitsubishi
Japan
Lockheed
Washington
Carter Administration
Congress
Angle and Walters Rule Change in Democratic Fund Raising
Martha Angle and Robert Walters report a new strategy in Democratic fund raising centered on recruiting socialites celebrities and political luminaries as the main event. The piece notes Carter aims to avoid illegal influence while addressing a 3.7 million DNC deficit and details Joel W. McCleary as treasurer and the high level donor incentives set to expand revenue.
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Martha Angle
Robert Walters
New York
NEA
Democratic Party
White House
Carter
America
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Joel W. McCleary
McCleary
Walter F. Mondale
United Nations
Andrew Young
Harvey County 4-H Health Champions Named
Two Harvey County 4-H health champions were named Betty Lou McClure of Walton Willing Workers and Mervin Deschner of Macon Happy Hour Club. Duane Grove, Tulane student, returned home for summer and Bernice Berry spent summer at Cheley Camp in Estes Park Colorado. Rayburn Shores vacationed in Washington DC and New York City. The federal budget finished the year with a 754 million dollar surplus, first since 17 years.
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Duane Grove
Tulane University
New Orleans
Rayburn Shores
Washington, D.C
New York City
Harvey County
Betty Lou McClure
Walton Willing Workers
Mervin Deschner
Macon
Happy Hour Club
Bernice Berry
Cheley Camp
Estes Park
Colo
Question on Newton street speed limits
The Kansan asks readers if a minimum speed limit exists on Newton streets. Chief of Police Paul Hastings says there is no set minimum. officers decide if a slow vehicle impedes traffic to a point that affects safety.
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Newton Streets
Paul Hastings
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