Starving Artists Well Fed Price Paintings Questioned
In San Francisco a dispute over Starving Artists and similar groups claiming to sell low priced oils prompts warnings from art retailers that the influx may hurt American galleries. Rankin says the $39 paintings come from overseas sources and that the firm does not claim artistic mastery. California officials note inquiries about the firms.
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San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
Michael Rankin
Rankin
Southwest Starving Artists Group
Dallas
Texas
California
Atty
Jim Cuneo
Attor
Ney General
Paul Parker Levin
Lawrence Police and Fire Threaten Strike After Pay Dispute
Lawrence officials awaited a morning statement after executive sessions on a threatened job action by police and firefighters. Officers seek a 10 percent raise plus benefits, while the city offers six percent. Negotiations have stalled since August with potential actions including strikes or slower service if unresolved.
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Lawrence, Kan
Wildgen
Arnold Berman
City Commission
Kansas Public Employes Relations Board
Air Guard unit to gain 255 jobs in reconversion
In Topeka Kansas Maj Gen Edward R Fry says the 190th Defense Systems Evaluation Group will add 255 positions bringing total to 850. The unit will switch from Air Defense Command to Strategic Air Command next spring and replace twin jet B57 Cannberra bombers with Boeing KC 135 tanker aircraft.
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Topeka
Kan
Air National Guard
Edward R. Fry
Fry
Kansas
190Th Defense Systems Evaluation Group
Air Defense Command
Strategic Air Command
Bergland To Be Landon Lecturer
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland will deliver the Landon Lecture in Manhattan Kansas on Alf Landons 90th birthday September 9 replacing President Jimmy Carter who could not attend due to scheduling. The event includes a party and luncheon for Landon Lecture patrons.
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Landon
Manhattan
Kan
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Alf Landon
Kansas State University
Duane Acker
Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
London
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Local 1596
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Asst
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Mellers
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Olathe
Berwit
Cyrones
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Miege
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Emporia
Santa Fe- Olathe
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Lincoln
Northern Hills
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Iola
Oregon Trails
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Tlon
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Santa Fe Trail
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