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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
4
Wheat falls below 2 dollars per bushel while break-even is near 3 dollars as crop prospects appear strong. GAO notes 5 million dollars paid in rice subsidies for idle acreage, contrasting with inadequate support for wheat and calls for reform of price supports based on harvested totals.
Illinois researchers highlight curb cuts sparking broad mobility gains and apply the idea to a new bus design named Transbus. The DOT funded concept features a low floor wide door and retractable ramp to ease wheelchair boarding and shorten trips, with hoped for 10 percent ridership growth and 25 percent fewer accidents.
A February arms sale to El Salvador's military regime was approved by State Department officials but faced outcry as hollow-point bullets and submachine guns were kept under review. The disputed order, worth 96227.85 dollars, aimed at internal security before elections on February 20. Officials delayed and later revoked parts of the sale, potentially preventing weapons used against protesters.
Jack W. Canaday of Wichita thanks the Harvey County Road Maintenance Dept for repairing the road north of Farley before a May bicycle trip. He recounts a 4 a.m. police stop on K-15 and defends riders safety and endurance during a 300-mile challenge, praising Newton for use of city and county roads.
George D. Hanna and Gerald Holmes attended the Lions state convention in Salina. Dr. and Mrs. W E Grove and baby traveled to Boston for Dr Grove to serve as resident surgeon at the Lahey Clinic. Births include a daughter for Ralph Williams and a daughter for M M Thomas and for Vernon P Scott. A piano recital featured 16 students presented by Mrs J L Napier. Galen Morford joined the Goodrich store. Today is June 2, 1977, with events in history noted.
A reader asks how to stop neighborhood cats using a sandbox as a litter box. The response from Humane Control Officer Bob Anderson offers free humane traps and instructions, with contact at Newton city administration, 283-6900.
Democratic majorities pushed a bill for instant and permanent election day registration in Ohio. Republicans planned a signature referendum to suspend the law for 90 days, potentially delaying a vote to 1978. Democrats rushed the bill to Gov Rhodes to override a veto and avoid delay.
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