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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
1
Ed Gomez of 312 Glendale says bicycle traffic is handled well overall. He notes that most riders behave responsibly, with concern only for younger kids who will improve with time.
In Springfield Missouri Ford and Reagan press for Missouri's 19 delegates as they race for the Republican nomination. Carter plans meetings with former rivals Wallace Udall while Democrats tally delegates and assess potential ticket options.
The Senate Finance Committee backs a broad tax-cut bill adding a $250 annual higher education tax credit, plus measures to shield low and middle income filers from 1977 tax increases. The package also trims estate taxes and favors long term capital assets while heightening budget fights over deficits.
The Bicentennial Commission received its first donation of five dollars from the oldest Ex tension Homemaker Unit in Harvey County. Macon Improvement EHU marked its 50th birthday in October and locals faced a driving test mishap when a fuel spill led the examiner to flunk a candidate after gas ran out on the way back to the office. The Kansan faced misaddressed mail thrice this week, while Newton police report two owners of abandoned refrigerators told to remove doors, a city violation.
Sunny and hot today with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Tonight cooler with low around 60. Sunday forecast mid 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, gusty this afternoon, shifting to west tonight then 10 to 15 mph. Airport data show high 94-95, humidity 44-53, barometer 29.76-29.92, wind 20-25 mph.
Clark Whiting assistant superintendent in charge of business will become superintendent of Newton USD 373 for the 1976 77 school year, replacing Dr. Virgil Poore who resigns August 1. Whiting has lived in Newton since 1969 and previously headed districts in Little River Lane County and Dighton. He holds masters and specialist degrees and is active in local and professional organizations.
Eight cyclists from Holland join riders from across the U S on a 600 mile Ozark tour through Kansas and Missouri to Carbondale led by Bill Hagan of Ann Arbor Michigan. The group, part of Bikecentennial, aims for 50 to 70 miles daily at about 10 mph and views the journey as a taste of America with plenty of weather and road challenges.
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