Prison Planning Money Denied
The Kansas Senate refused 21 19 to appropriate 125000 for preliminary planning of a new 400 bed medium security prison at Osawatomi amid opposition led by Sen Gaar and Sen Steineger. A blue ribbon panel will study corrections before the 1978 session while final planning funds for other facilities and community programs were also killed.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Robert F.bennett
Norman Gaar
R-Westwood
Gaar
Senate
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Osawatomi
Ann Marquez
Marquez
Kansas State Industrial Reformatory
Allegrucci
Berman
Chaney
Feleciano
Francisco
Gannon
Hayden
Janssen
Johnston
Mulich
Norvell
Reborn
Rogers
Smith
Steineger
Warren
Hess
Reilly
Simpson
Vermillion
Angell
Arnsmith
Burke
Chandler
Crofoot
Doyen
Everett
Harder
Hein
Kerr
Meyers
Morris
Pomeroy
Sowers
Talkington
Winter
Gaines
McCray
Parrish
Israel Linked To Uranium Caper
Vienna reports say Israel is linked to the 1968 disappearance of 200 tons of uranium shipped from Belgium to Italy. Former U S Senate adviser Paul L Leventhal cited intelligence sources noting the uranium surfaced under a new name and registry after failing to dock, with Israel suspected of unloading the material. Israel denies involvement. lingering questions about safeguards and international escort for nuclear fuel persist.
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Vienna
Austria
Israel
Belgium
Italy
U.S. Senate
Paul L. Leventhal
New York Times
Los Angeles Times
U.S
Tel Aviv
Israeli Atomic Energy Commission
Leventhal
Senate Government Operations Committee
Dimona
Negev Desert
France
Dead Sea
International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA
Euratom
European Atomic Energy Organization
Economic Indicators Rise Markedly in March
The Commerce Department announced the leading economic indicators index climbed 1.4 percent in March, the largest rise in 20 months and the second straight gain after January's winter downturn. Six of ten components rose, including average workweek and new orders. inflation projections were revised upward to 6.7 percent. Building permits also increased amid a generally improving economy.
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Washington
Commerce Department
New Setback For Spill Team In North Sea Gusher
In Stavanger Norway AP reports a new setback as oil streams from the recently blown North Sea gusher seep past a special clamp and thwart another cap attempt. The spill, reaching about six million gallons, remains uncontrolled as Texan experts lead the effort from the offshore site 168 miles west of Stavanger.
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Stavanger
Norway
North Sea
Adair
Houston, Tex, Er
Food Stamp COL Increase Glides to Families July First
Washington AP reports most needy food stamp recipients will get a cost of living boost from $2 to over $8 monthly starting July 1. A four member family would see stamps rise from $166 to $170, with the purchase requirement and bonus adjusted by income and household size.
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Washington
I de Department
Congress
Carter Administration
City Debates Unemployment Insurance Cost For Ottawa
Ottawa city manager Robert Mills outlined the 37 034 first year cost of the 1976 unemployment insurance law for governmental subdivisions. The law may be challenged up to the U S Supreme Court by the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers which seeks 300 000 for legal costs. Ottawa may be asked to contribute 2500 toward the fund and Mills will brief the city commissioners Monday. The bill applies to wages over 6000 and becomes effective January 1 1978. The Kansas school finance bill also skews district budgets state aid and local levies with figures listed for Ottawa Lawrence and Emporia districts.
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Congress
Ottawa
Robert Mills
National Institute of Municipal Law
U.S. Supreme Court
Mills
Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Kansas
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Correctiona
Raines
Middle East
Pracinion
Ula
Ottawa University
USDA
City Studies Insurance
Lawrence
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