Bankrupt Elevators Stumble Farmers in Grain Debts
Washington lawmakers study federal bankruptcy reforms as about 36 grain elevators faced insolvency in two years. Senators Dole and Danforth urge faster court action to free stored crops, aided by warehouse receipts as proof of ownership. An Agriculture Department task force reviews the crisis sparked by Missouri bootheel incidents and the Ristine Grain Elevator case.
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Brian
Dole
Senate Judiciary
Agriculture Committee
John Block
Missouri Bootheel
Block
Agriculture Department
John Danforth
R-Mo
House
New Madrid
Wayne Cryis
Ristine
Missouri
Arkansas
Gas leak costs SEKCO customers huge bills in Kansas
In Walnut Kansas AP Ray Bishop reports his January and February bills nearly triple due to leakage from SEKCO distribution lines. A KCC waiver allowed higher charges to cover gas purchases as SEECO faces 26 failed safety rules, a major line loss, and plans for repairs across Moran St Paul Blue Mound Bronson. A public hearing in Iola June 12 will review progress and consider a five city cooperative option.
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Walnut, Kan
Ray Bishop
SEKCO
Southeastern Kansas Gas Co
Moran
Kan
Bishop's
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Bronson
Curtis Irby
ECC
Irby
William Weatherie
SEECO
Cities Service Gas Co
Oklahoma City
Weatherbie
Pete Loux
Wichita
KCC
Kansas Gas Company
Alex Lowe
A&l Underground Co
Gardner
Iola
Haig warns of major outbreak over Lebanon Lebanon Syria clash
Secretary of State Haig condemns Syrian attacks on Christian enclaves in Lebanon and says the region is on the brink of a major outbreak of hostilities. He cites pressure for Israeli intervention, urges immediate ceasefire, and notes U S actions with UN and other nations to stabilize the situation.
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Lebanon
Syria
Amman
Jordan
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Membr
Haig Party
Middle East
Zahle
Hussein
Haig
Jerusalem
United States
Tas
Soviet Union
Poland
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Budget conference seals compromises on five state appropriations
A six member Kansas budget conference committee spent six hours resolving disputes in five fiscal year 1982 funding bills for universities penal institutions courts and welfare and health agencies. Winners include welfare families fishermen and indigent defense lawyers while inmates KU medical school and veterinary college students face setbacks as adjournment nears and school finance talks continue.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Court of Appeals
Kansas State Penitentiary
Kansas Corporation Commission
University of Kansas Medical School
Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Carlin
Senate Education Committee
Senate
House
Mike Hayden
R-Atwood
Bill Bunten
R Topeka
Loren Hohman
D-Topeka
Paul Hess
Rwichita
Robert Talkington
R Iola
Frank Gaines
Board of Regents
Farm Income Should Rebound In 1981, Says USDA
Washington AP economists forecast net farm income will recover later in 1981 and surpass 1980. First quarter income trimmed to about 17 to 19 billion, with second quarter projected at 23 to 25 billion. Meat production seen down 3-4 percent from 1980 while retail meat prices rise.
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Agriculture Department
Economies and Statistic Service
Department
Methodists Cut Outreach Funds By One Million
Delegates of the Kansas East Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to cut 1981-82 program and mission outreach funds by 1 million dollars. Redirected money will support United Methodist Homes Inc. in Topeka, a highrise and multiservice retirement complex facing rising costs and refinancing challenges. The action followed a Feb. 7 session backing continued service and resident investment protection.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas East
United Methodist Church
United Methodist Homes Inc
Topeka
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