Democrats Offer School Finance Plan in Kansas
House Democrats unveiled a rival plan to Governor Bennett's school finance proposal. It aims to raise the same $34 million in state funds for elementary and secondary education but uses a different distribution formula to aid districts with sharp declines in property valuation sales ratios, affecting both urban and rural areas.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Robert F. Bennett
Richard C. Loux
Dwichita
Bennett
Loux
State College Appropriations Bills Move Through Kansas House
Kansas House introduces top appropriations bill for state universities totaling 267.6 million in operating funds. Other measures include 5.52 million for Wichita State and KU Medical School related facilities, 1.68 million for the Kansas Supreme Court Building, and 5.74 million for the Legislature. Lawmakers also consider bidders preference, mental health, and farm land use value assessments while liquor by the drink sets aside remain blocked.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Wendell Lady
House
Ways and Means
Robert F. Bennett
College of Health Related Professions
Wichita State University
Wichita
University of Kansas Medical School
Kansas Supreme Court
Loren Hohman
D-Topeka
Richard C. Loux
Dwichita
Kansas
District Courts
John Vogel
R-Lawrence
Randall Palmer
Pittsburg
John Masovero
Arma
Edward T. McNall
Kansan
Kenneth D. Franscisco
Senate
Henry M Jackson gains entry as major 1976 Democrat
Washington Senator Henry M Jackson announces his 1976 presidential bid amid strong fundraising and national poll standing. He debates energy and economy battles, while 1973 Cook County dinner gaffe hints at lingering liberal doubts about his fit for a modern race. Daley’s misstatement colors perception as Jackson balances Cold War stance with broad national appeal.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Washington Democrat
George Wallace
Ford
Jackson
Daley
Cook County
Scoop Jackson
Advisory Panel To Study City Auditorium Issue
Ottawa City Commission announced the formation of an advisory panel to study municipal auditorium needs after closing it for safety concerns. Mayor Ben Park cited broad community input, with letters sent to nearly 30 residents to serve on the panel. The panel's goal is to assess needs and actions to satisfy them.
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City Auditorium
Jewel Scott
Municipal Auditorum
Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa
Ben Park
Park
Ford's Arrival Noted In Topeka Visit Details
President Ford will arrive about 11 a.m. Tuesday in Topeka from Houston and meet with Gov. Robert F. Bennett at the Kansas executive mansion. A 2 to 3 p.m. news conference is planned, with a possible joint address to the Kansas Legislature if arranged. A luncheon with nine or ten governors will be held at the governor's mansion, followed by a downtown news conference at the Ramada Inn.
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Topeka
Kan
Ford
Cedar Crest
Kansas Executive Mansion
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Kansas
Houston
Tex
Midwest
Forbes Air Force Base
Statehouse
Forbes
Senate
Richard D. Rogers
House
Duane McGill
Ramada Inn
Special Tax Break Ousted in House Vote
The House Ways and Means Committee rejected a proposed 1 billion dollar special tax break for financially troubled firms including Chrysler Lockheed and Pan American World Airways by a 17 to 16 vote. The measure would have allowed past profits to be carried back to offset losses to 1962.
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Washington
Chrysler Corp
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Pan American World Airways
House
Ways and Means
al Altman
Dore
Ford
Congress
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Irony In Job Woes At State Unemployment Offices
The rising jobless rate sparks a mini boom at state unemployment offices as officials hire more workers to handle heavier workloads and new federal programs. Colorado reports staff doubling to 400 across 33 offices since December, with Twin Cities, Boston, Birmingham, and Louisville also expanding staffing to meet demand.
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Associated Press
Raymond Hope
Colorado
Hope
Terry Wiley
Minneapolis
Wiley
Twin Cities
Boston
Birmingham
Ala
Louisville
Planners Propose Park On Fifteenth Street in Ottawa
Ottawa Planning Commission votes to back city funding for final Fifteenth Street Park planning and seek grants for development. Preliminary sketches show passive use with two parking lots two restrooms two large shelters tot lots and several small shelters and picnic tables. Development cost ranges 70000 to 150000 depending on scope with immediate funds including 8000 from revenue sharing. Garden clubs offer tree purchases while grants could cover half to full funding but timing is uncertain. Public hearings discussed. next meeting set for March 6 at 7 p.m.
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Ottawa Planning Commission
City Commission
Fifteenth Street
Riggs
Planning Commission
Robert W. Mills
Garden Clubs
Riggs and Beebe
Beebe
Next Move On Food Stamps Is President's
Washington AP reports the Ford administration faces a decision after Congress overwhelmingly rejects his plan to raise food stamp costs. Senate approved a freeze at January 1 levels for the year 1975 by 76 to 8, followed by a House vote of 374 to 38. The White House has not decided whether to sign or veto the bill as the first 94th Congress measure reaches the president.
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Senate
Norman Gaar
R-Westwood
Richard E. Taylor Jr
United Dty Forces
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Gaar
House
Ford
Washington
94Th Congress
White House
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Richard J. Daley
Chicago
State
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Marais Des Cygnes
Mills
John Richeson
Richeson
Mission
Carl Meeks
Steve Grogan
Meeks
New England Patriots
Darrell Weese
North Side
North Main
Logan and
Poplar
Seventh and Maple
Seventh and
Maple
Chrysler
Lockheed
Pan Am
Ford Administration
15Th St. Park
Jack Beebe
John Riggs
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