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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
6
The Federal Power Commission warns that even with normal weather a gas shortage could rival or exceed last winter’s. Factors include weather, emergency gas sales, and consumer fuel switching. Deliveries and storage projections suggest a widening gap if severe cold recurs.
The Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School will provide a career education program in 14 unified school districts for the 1977-78 school year despite funding gaps. Mary Kosier will lead the effort part time, with state funding planned for 1978-79. Districts include Newton Hesston Burrton Hillsboro Peabody and more.
Jerald Murer reports a toolbox valued at 200 stolen and a lock broken from a gas tank. Police note theft of a CB radio worth 69 reported by Rita Foley and two vandalism incidents including a broken antenna and vandalized soft drink machine at Metzler Service Center. Six bottles opened and one bottle broken observed. Adoption ads list four kittens and dogs in custody ready for telephoned inquiries.
The Harvey County Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 8 a.m. in the county courthouse. Herb Overton will appear at 8:15 a.m. for Prairie View Community Mental Health Services. At 9 a.m. bid openings for two used county trucks. Tom Gibson of the Area Agency on Aging will discuss area plans and aging services contracts. Meetings with Health Nurse Rachel Goering and County Administrator Mel Gradert are planned. Adjournment at noon.
Across trading floors the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped to 924.10, down 2.21, while the NYSE composite inched up to 55.00 and the American Stock Exchange index rose to 118.80. Coastal States Gas surged 5 percent after announcing sale of $125 million in production payments, with volume at 9.73 million on the Big Board. Agricultural quotes show cattle and hogs trading with gains in some classes and steady to higher prices in others, alongside Chicago grain and eggs markets.
Harvey County Emergency Preparedness warns residents to seek shelter when tornado alerts are issued or likely. Sirens differ by tone, with nuclear alerts warbling. sheltering guidance favors basements or small rooms, staying clear of windows, and tuning KJRG AM 950 or KOEZ FM 92.3 for updates.
The Federal Power Commission requires Cities Service Gas Co to halt demand growth on its pipeline as of Jan 1 1978. Distributors may add new customers only if they buy the gas from other suppliers, while a new index limits total sales based on pre Jan 1 loads and weather. The plan prioritizes residential and essential services, with large commercial and industrial users moved to lower priorities and allowed emergency relief exemptions.
Mayes County DA Sid Wise said a first degree murder warrant will be issued for escaped rapist Gene LeRoy Hart in the killings of three Girl Scouts at a local summer camp. Sheriff Weaver and OSBI concur there is probable cause. one victim named Lori Lee Farmer, 8, among the slain. Authorities suspect Hart remains in the Locust Grove area and urge residents to avoid hitchhikers.
Mrs Aletha M. Davis 61 resident since 1928 and sister of Mrs Alice Popham Newton died Wednesday at Dodge City Regional Hospital Services will be at 2 p m Friday at Halpreu Swaim Chapel Dodge City with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery Survivors include widower Loran E of the home daughter Thilma Messer Fr Dodge five brothers three other sisters and three grandchildren
The 400 N. Poplar post office offers window service 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. Boxholders access boxes 24 hours daily. Newton office mail arrives at 4:15 and 6:00 a.m. Outgoing mail leaves at 6:15 p.m. daily. Drop boxes exist at nine Main St. locations plus W. 5th and Meridian, Cedar Village, and Bethel Clinic. mail is picked up there 4:20 to 5:30 daily.
The weather in Newton changes with the season. Spring brings warmth while autumn cools. summers peak in the 90s to low 100s and winters dip below zero at times. Yearly rainfall about 30 inches plus 15 inches of snow and sleet. late spring rainy, late summer dry. winds average 12 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
The Newton City Tree Board cancelled its Tuesday meeting for lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for July unless a member requests an earlier session. John Torline, Director of Community Development, commented.
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