Capital Area Plaza planning contract moves forward
The Capital Area Planning Commission approved a $440000 contract with Henry Schirmer of Wichita to draft initial plans for a six block area south of the state capitol in Topeka. The project envisions a future capital complex costing $50 to $60 million overall, drawing scrutiny over timing and priorities as state needs for aid to schools highways and prisons are urged.
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Topeka
Capital Area Planning Commission
Henry Schirmer
State Capitol
Docking
Nixon May Seek Excise Tax Hikes to Balance Budget
Washington reports President Nixon may push higher excise taxes on liquor cigarets and other tobacco products and telephone service to close a $6 billion gap from the tax reform bill. The public urged savings include trimming White House costs cutting trips and reducing Pentagon and DC coffee breaks to balance the budget.
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Washington
California Sun
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California
Pentagon
Washington DC
Pancreas transplant inquiry from young diabetic patient
An 18 year old expresses diabetes since age five and asks Dr Thosteson about pancreas transplant feasibility. He currently uses 98 units of Lente insulin daily and hopes to pursue the procedure if possible, noting limited perceived risks.
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R.W.E
Transplant Talk and Medical Questions iniinstant
A reader asks about pancreas transplants and heart transplants noting their infancy and limited success. The piece includes medical Q&A on kidney disorders, vaginal infections differentiation, hypoxemia at high altitude, fingernail fungus treatment, and a prayer message seeking faith and strength.
Agnew Signals U S Help for Singapore Naval Base
Vice President Spiro Agnew said the United States stands ready to assist the Commonwealth in maintaining the Singapore Naval Base after Britain withdraws next year if asked. He ruled out sending U S ground troops to Malaysia and said Malaysian leaders made no request for aid. He met President Yusof bin Ishak, presented moon rocks, a Singapore flag from Apollo 11, and space photos of Singapore.
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United States
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Malaysia
Yusof bin Ishak
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Space
Kansas Editorials Preview New Legislative Session
Editorials from Wichita Eagle Beacon Parsons Sun and Great Bend Tribune discuss Kansas tax policy and state government power. They critique gubernatorial influence, call for tax reform at the source, and warn lawmakers to address rising property and other taxes as the 1970 session opens. Entities include Governor Docking, Dale Lyon, Kansas Farmers Union, Topeka, Wichita, Great Bend.
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Secretary of State
Topeka
Parsons Sun
Kansas
Kansas Farmers Union
Dale Lyon
Docking
Farmera Union
Great Bend
Boyle Praises Healthy Generation Gap In Defense
New York AP column argues the generation gap is normal and needed to prevent youth from anchoring change to fear of the elderly. It claims gap preserves progress, helps the middle aged, and keeps society from rigid reverence for elders while letting youth imprint time.
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New York
Sayers
Television Log Dense Friday Schedule Highlights
A lengthy broadcast log lists varied programs across channels with many titles and times. Notable entries include Flintstones outdoors in Kansas, news and weather segments, classics like Hogan's Heroes and The Movie "How To Murder Your Wife" plus sports coverage and a late-night movie lineup.
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Flintstones
Kansas
Merv Griffin
Sherlock Holmes
Three Stooges
Johnny Queat
Senior Howl
Laredo
Superman
Bill Anderson
New Horizons
Joe Namath
del Reeves
Buck Owens
Porter Wagoner
Andy Williams
Jackie Gleason
Lawrence Welk
Adam- 2
Green Acres
Hollywood Palace
Petticoat Junction
Mannix
Casanova
Adam
Moois
Darby
Rangers
David Frost
Johnny Come
Cedar Rapids area subscription rates listing
The publication lists subscription rates for local and outside trade areas, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly prices for trade area and mail subscriptions. It notes Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states the paper uses Associated Press material exclusively for local news and dispatches.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
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