04 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1977
Page
1
The House backed a 65 percent rise in veterans pensions affecting over one million disabled veterans and 990,000 widows plus 693,000 low income children. The panel also advanced recognition for WASP World War II pilots with active-duty status and honorable discharges pending Pentagon confirmation.
AP reports the national unemployment rate climbed to 7 percent in October, with about 6.9 million Americans jobless. Black workers faced a 13.9 percent rate, whites held at 6.1 percent, and total employment rose 135,000 as the labor force grew.
Kansas State University economist Leonard Schruben told a Midwestern conference that farm troubles stem in other sectors of the economy. He urged states to develop a real time trade monitoring system to study global effects on their economies and to inform the public. He warned against easy fixes and urged careful study of tax proposals claiming swift solutions.
Bethel College faculty vote to back a decision to admit up to 15 Ugandan exiled students during the spring semester. Africa Enterprise of Nairobi will place the students at Bethel, part of a group of about 300 exiles forced to flee under Amin. Officials note many await study abroad in Tanzania Kenya or Zaire. President Harold Schultz says the college should help those who fled for their lives. Bethel will negotiate with Africa Enterprise in the coming weeks for assignments.
Building permits issued last month totaled 507 494 in work value with three new homes and two commercial buildings. New home permits valued at 151 000 went to Ralph Malin, Arnold Balzer, and Horst Schaefer. Remodeling eight residences in the 100 block of W 2nd went to Southwind Developers Inc. The Taco Tico at 2406 Anderson and Bonanza Sirloin at 335 N Meridian received commercial permits.
Joanne Supernors, chair of the 1978 United Way residential drive, says final preparations are complete for Saturday's door to door effort from 1 to 5 p.m. Packets have been distributed and some workers will collect early or before Saturday. The drive is near the end of the campaign with over $40,000 still needed to reach a $106,000 goal to fund agencies next year.
The Newton Recreation Commission will meet at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Nov 10 at the Community Activity Center. Agenda includes staff recommendation on out of district fees a review of the annual report discussion of park improvements and a review of Activity Center rules for the official seal of the commission.
Ingham County jurors acquitted Francine Hughes by reason of insanity in the 1989 death of her abusive ex-husband James Hughes. Judge Ray Hotchkiss said the ruling highlights a widespread cry for help while noting the need for further psychiatric review and potential release plans.
Dickie Cessna a 13 year old Ramona California entrepreneur runs Kidco Inc with siblings selling manure and using a secret chemical to kill gophers. State agriculture officials say pest control requires licenses and registered pesticides, a blank license forms backlog and possible criminal complaint. Local figures Reagan and Sen John Stull commented as the family challenges regulation.
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