Feasibility of flare-off gas for Newton energy
A Newton area energy committee discusses piping flare-off natural gas from Harvey County wells to the city. Experts say supply and cost uncertain, but some see potential if wells exist and piping is affordable, with risks of high build costs and higher consumer rates.
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Nancy Horst
Newton
Energy Committee
Area Industry
Lo Pype Ie
Federal Power Commission
Roger Rutschman
Harvey County
Charles Carlock
Rutschman
Ernest Berry
Berry’s Hatchery
Berry
Carlock
Gary Burr
Hesston
Burr
Nygaard Named Top U S Jaycee Keyman at National Event
Newton's Dave Nygaard earned one of five top Jaycee Keymen honors at the national convention in Seattle. He earlier won the Newton chapter Keyman award and Kansas competition, advancing from a 10 finalist pool to a final five. Nygaard, immediate past Newton chapter president, had previously received the chapter’s distinguished service award in 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Nygaard
Newton
Nygaard
Seattle
Kansas
Bonding Completed for Kansas State Bank IRB Project
City officials announce completion of $500,000 industrial revenue bonds for the Kansas State Bank project at E 6th and Main. Deed transfers to the City of Newton cover a ten year bonding period during which the property is off the tax roll, with the bank paying taxes in lieu of taxes. Bond holders bear default risk. no city cost or financial liability is involved.
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Kansas State Bank
E. 6Th and Main
Gilbert Buller
Walter C. Claassen
Allison Schroeder
Kansas City
Newton
Register of Deeds
Schroeder
Chapman Reaches National Debate Final in Seattle Tourney
Newton High student James Chapman competed in four rounds of dramatic interpretation and two of poetry before elimination at the National Forensics League tournament in Seattle. He represented the west Kansas district with NHS forensics coach Dave McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chapman
Newton
Seattle
Chapman
West Kansas
Dave McCracken
NHS
Emporia
David McCracken
NHL
Brian Wright
Paola
Marc McCall
Barbara Head
Pam Brandt
Tammy Guillantine
Brad Moser
Grant Richards
Kansas Cavalry group seeks industry in Kansas
Dick Chamberlain of the Newton Chamber of Commerce returned from Chicago with the Kansas Cavalry mission led by Lt. Gov. Shelby Smith. The team met foreign consulates and Illinois manufacturers Sunday through Tuesday, making 70 appointments with Chicago leaders to discuss Kansas business climate and expansion plans. The delegation includes Japanese trading reps and plans a visit to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Chamberlain
Newton Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Kansas Cavalry
Shelby Smith
Chamberlain
Illinois
Dick Dykes
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Kansas
Japan
Statue Arrives After Six Month Delay At St Marys Church
The marble statue Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, bequeathed by Joseph Stromberg, arrived at St Marys Church in Wichita after a six month delay. Set by a crane on a 20 foot high niche, the Carrara marble statue is a Bernini copy depicting Mary standing on the world and the serpent.
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St. Mary’s Church
Wichita
Eee
St. Mary’s
Irvin Lampe
Bocanaglia Marmi
Carrara
Italy
Chicago
Msgr. Lampe
Hudson River
Great Lakes
Customs House
Joseph Stromberg
Giovanni Bernini
Bernini
Rome
Mary
Msgr
Lampe
Newton USD board to meet Tuesday for routine session
The Newton Unified School District board meets at 7 30 p m in the administration building to handle routine year end business and elect officers. They will discuss the 1977 78 budget, approve new faculty contracts and resignations, and review the district's agreements and a house sale update.
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Newton Unified School District
W. 7Th
Special Education Coop Board
Supt
Clark Whiting
Calvin Chandler
Methodist Youthville
Whiting
Newton High Carpentry
Carter reiterates opposition to costly bomber El
President Carter states the United States should stop production of the controversial bomber El while testing and research continue. He argues the pilotless cruise missile is an adequate strategic weapon and should be deployed, signaling progress toward arms talks with the Kremlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
United States
Moscow
Kremlin
Weeds blamed for mosquitoes in city health drive
Howard Knox, director of public works, urged residents to cut weeds along properties and alleys to curb mosquitoes. He also called for eliminating puddles and draining water where possible, as spraying and larval pellets continue in affected areas.
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Howard Knox
Public Works
Knox
Weather outlook turns clear with sun Friday
Tonight becomes mostly clear then sunny Friday as cooler air settles with lows around 58 to 62 degrees. North winds ease tonight and highs reach the 80s on Friday.
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Don Baker
Gas Services Co
Baker
U.S
Chamber Exec
Newton Usd Board
Weather Data
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