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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1975
Page
1
Partly cloudy with a few thunderstorms tonight and early Tuesday. Variable winds 5 to 15 mph tonight. Lows in the low 60s. Partly sunny and warmer Tuesday.
In 1975 Kansas wheat harvest gains speed across the south, aided by hot dry weather. Kiowa and Caldwell report strong cutting with limited crews, while Meade and south-central areas show activity. moisture under 15 percent and test weights 60–62 pounds per bushel indicate good quality, though yields remain uncertain.
Gov. Bennett says Congress may delay federal aid to 83 Kansas local health departments, risking closures or cuts. State general revenue will cover the first quarter of fiscal 1976, matching current funding levels, with review in three months as Congress acts. Approximately 3.1 million in federal funds and 160 thousand in state funds are involved this year.
In northern Israel a farm community raid killed four Arab guerrillas and two Israelis. Israel answered with artillery and rockets and air strikes against Kfar Chuba described as a base for terrorist infiltrators. The exchanges followed the raid and escalated regional hostilities.
Daisy Dean Spencer, 90, former Newton mayor and longtime dairy operator, died Sunday at Friendly Acres. A pioneer in local government, she served on the city commission 1945 49 and as mayor 1945 47, with a lifetime of public service and farming.
The Supreme Court, in an 8 to 0 ruling, invalidated state and local bar association minimum fee schedules for real estate work, ruling they violate federal antitrust law when affecting interstate commerce. Virginia couple Lewis H. and Ruth Goldfarb challenged Fairfax County Bar Association fees, with the Justice Department backing.
County clerk opens registration through June 24 for residents new to the county or who have changed name address or citizenship. Fourth precinct of Newtons fourth ward uses Foursquare Church for polling. Absentee ballots available July 8 at the county clerk's office.
The Harvey County forecast signals a possible early wheat and barley harvest if warm dry days persist. Ag Agent Jack Barnes expects barley near Halstead and some wheat by week’s end, with Patterson elevator and Sedgwick area noting potential cuts within days. Rain fell briefly in Newton and Sedgwick, but not Patterson.
Senate faces a decision on the disputed New Hampshire Senate race between Louis C. Wyman and John A. Durkin with a vote slated to send the case back for another election. In the House, leaders push to abolish the intelligence committee amid Nedzi resignation while energy tax talks continue.
The court ruled 7 to 2 that states cannot prohibit abortion service advertising. The Virginia Weekly editor Jeffrey Bigelow won reversal of his conviction for an ad from 1971 placed by a New York abortion agency. Justice Blackmun said the ad contained public interest material beyond a simple sale.
Rockefeller Commission report says some domestic spying by the CIA could be legal if done under postal regulations and limited, selective conditions. It notes mail openings might be allowed in wartime and outlines guidelines for infiltration and surveillance with FBI and local oversight.
Ballots have been mailed to Newton Chamber of Commerce members to nominate four new directors to replace retiring board members Arthur L. Delmer Paul E. Gilmore Dr Jim Dicken and Andrew Douglass who are ineligible for re election. Ballots must be received by midnight June 30 at the Chamber office. The election committee includes Paul E. Gilmore Carl Woolsey Gene Slack Warren Waters Phil Anderson III from Peterson.
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