Kansas fends off claim of lax 55 mph enforcement
Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Allen Rush challenged the Federal Energy Administration list naming Kansas as lax on 55 mph enforcement. Rush cited rising speeding arrests since 1974 and falling road deaths to argue Kansas enforces the limit, with state officials preparing formal protest.
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Kansas
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Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Concorde landings face EPA and Coleman weigh-in decision
Transportation Secretary Coleman vows a quick decision on Concorde landings at New York Kennedy and Washington Dulles, weighing economic, diplomatic and environmental factors. EPA opposes entry citing noise and environmental concerns, while Britain and France push back, warning against discriminatory outcomes if barred.
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William T. Coleman Jr
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EPA
Roger Strelow
Department of Transportation
Snowy Weather Shifts To Arctic Blasts In Kansas
In Kansas a clearing day gave way to an Arctic air mass with gusty northerly winds and snow. The National Weather Service warned of 1 to 3 inches of snow spreading southeast, possible drifting, and travel advisories for several regions while temperatures dipped to near zero to 10 above. Frigid conditions were forecast to continue with highs in the teens and lows near zero tonight.
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Kansas
Goodland
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Northwest
Reagan Leads Early New Hampshire Front in Subfreezing Campaign
Ronald Reagan toured the White Mountains in New Hampshire as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination. He faced frigid temperatures, drank coffee, and joked about air conditioning. President Ford, in Washington, praised farm policies and plans to enter every primary. Sen. Henry M. Jackson announced his Massachusetts kickoff, urging higher standards and criticizing cynicism in politics.
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Associated Press
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Massachusetts
California
Ronald Reagan
New Hampshire
Reagan
White Mountains
Mt. Cranmore
St. Louis
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cleveland
Treasury
John B. Connally
Republi
Jackson
Boston
GOP
Mixed Farm Bureau reception as Ford speaks in St Louis
At the 57th annual Amer ican Farm Bureau Federation meeting in St Louis President Ford faced mixed reactions from about 800 farmers. Many praised his farm focus while doubting real policy gains and credibility after grain embargoes and a five year Soviet pact. Farmers from Kansas Indiana and Maryland voiced skepticism about promises and delivery.
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Warren Wheaton
Evansville
Ind
Russia
Ford
Kansas
John Junior Armstrong
Kansas Farm Bureau
County Commission Reelects Ferns and Warren
The Franklin County Commission held its reorganizational meeting Monday and re-elected Commissioner Joe Ferns as chairman. Commissioner Victor Warren was re-elected secretary of the board. The Ottawa Times was named official county newspaper for 1976, a five percent raise for full-time employees, and hourly pay up from $2.15 to $2.25 for part-time workers. Official holidays include New Year’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving (two days), and Christmas Day.
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Victor Warren
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Ottawa City Commission Agenda and Fire Loss Report
The Ottawa City Commission meets at 5 p m to act on cereal malt beverage licenses for Ottawa Country Club and Blue Room Tavern. Ordinances regulate private watchmen private police and private security officers and authorize an auxiliary police force. Resolutions consider 14th Street and 1th Street improvements with an estimated cost of 16746 48 and an ordinance extending parking meter suspensions to Feb 4. A fire destroyed a mobile home at 930 Lincoln owned by Mr and Mrs Marvin Brock injuring no residents besides a family dog.
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