Rough Roads Ahead For School Finance Plan
In Topeka Kansas a sweeping Kansas school finance revision stalled then narrowly passed a legislative committee vote. The plan would raise the sales tax from 3 to 5 percent with food exempt, fund school property tax relief, and alter state aid formulas. Braden warns the full legislature will face a tough path with splits over food exemptions and farm machinery tax rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
James Braden
R-Wakefield
Special School Finance Committee
Braden
Federal Jury Convicts Two In Abscam Conspiracy Case
In New York and federal court, Rep. Frank Thompson Jr and Rep. John M Murphy were convicted on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to the Abscam operation. Murphy was acquitted of bribery while Thompson faced a finders fee and actions linking him to the payoff. Judge Pratt scheduled hearings on due process concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
House Committee
Frank Thompson Jr
New Jersey
U.S. District Court
John M. Murphy
New York City
FBI
Murphy
Kathleen
Thompson
Abscam
Richard Kelly
R-Fla
Washington
House
John Jenrette
D-S.c
Brooklyn
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
House Administration Committee
U.S
George C. Pratt
Nelsons Farm Faces Tough Year in Centropolis Area
Glenn and Lloyd Nelson with their father Ted manage cattle hogs and feed in Centropolis. Ted owns most land but rents most farmland to keep costs down. they report a $30,000 corn crop loss, soybean sales delayed by price, and expect a stronger year if financing aids farmers next spring. Ted notes moisture favors the north Franklin County, alfalfa is short but hay suffices, and no machinery buys this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckham
Glenn
Lloyd Nelson
Ted
Centropolis
Franklin County
Railroads Pay Now And Hope For Refund
Four railroads in Kansas will pay the first half of their 1980 property taxes by December 20 under protest, totaling 2.04 million of 4.68 million. They seek lower assessments under the Railroad Revitalization Act and expect refunds after a pending lawsuit. Judge Rogers ruled against an injunction to exempt payment. Local governments warn revenue loss would strain budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
Kansas
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co
J.B. Reeves
Topeka
Michael Lennon
State Secretary of Revenue
Richard D. Rogers
Lennon
Reeves
Rogers
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Notice of Sheriff Sale In Franklin County Kansas
First published November 20 1980 and last published December 4 1980 in the Fourth Judicial District Court Charles F Curry Co plaintiff vs William Gerald Slemp Norma H Slemp husband and wife defendants notice of sheriff sale issued by the clerk under 2 special executions in case number 900125 by the Sheriff of Franklin County Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Judicial District Court of
Franklin Co
Kansas
Charles F. Curry Co
William Gerald Slemp
Norma H. Slemp
Franklin
Divorce Notice in Franklin County Kansas Case 800305
State of Kansas to Peggy L. Mustain and all interested parties. Petition for divorce filed by Ernest D. Mustain in Franklin County District Court Ottawa Kansas. You must plead to the petition by January 15 1981 or a judgment by default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Franklin
Kansas
Lota
Otawa
Franklin County
State of
Peggy L. Mustain
District Court
Ernest D. Mustain
Ernest B. Mustain
Public Auction at Santa Fe Motors Paola KS
Public auction sale located at Santa Fe Motors in Paola Kansas about one mile south of Dairy Queen on the old K C Road or two miles north of Bob Hites Chevrolet. Watch for sale signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Motors
Paola
Kansas
Dairy Queen
K.C
Bob Hites
December 6 1980 Auction Of Auto Shop Equipment
An auction notice lists a 10x40 Morgan portable building and shop equipment including lathes, cars, and office gear. Engine analyzer, air tools, hydraulic jacks, and numerous office furnishings are offered by John Shields at Shields Real Estate and Auction Service in Paola Kansas. Cars include two 1980 Pontiac Grand Prixs and a 1980 AMX with demo mileage, all never titled. Auction terms require bidding by number, payment before removal, and no liability for accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Portable
Black & Decker
Napa
Nelson
Champion
Mastercraft Sabre
Hunter
Olivetti-Editor
Bell & Howell
Apeco
AMC
Cincinnati
Automobile Agency
John Shields Shields
South Side Square
Paola
Kansas
Citizens State Bank
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Alfred Moskowitz
Moskowitz
the Family Circus
Sy AN
By Bil Keane
Granddad
Tiger
Cees
Goosemyer
Oliver
Beetle Bailey
Clovia
Gretchen
Railroads
Rex A. Bowling
Sherrit
Os Kane Blake & Blake Atty
New Brotherhood
Kansas City
North Mulberry
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