Thieu and Haig Discuss Revised Peace Draft in Saigon
In Saigon Gen Alexander Haig met with President Thieu for an hour to review a revised ceasefire draft amid signs a cease-fire is near. Thieu reportedly answered questions on the draft as talks with NSC and corps commanders shaped postwar plans. further meetings and regional talks with Cambodia Thailand and Laos were possible.
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Heavy U S Bombing Ramps Up Before Cease Fire In Vietnam
Saigon AP report notes renewed U S airstrikes across South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia despite talk of a cease fire. B52s and fighter bombers carried out about 311 raids in 24 hours ending 8 am shelling troop concentrations staging areas and supply caches. Da Nang Base was hit by 122 mm rockets, wounding one Vietnamese and damaging buildings and an aircraft.
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RMH reports record year at 1972 totals
Ransom Memorial Hospital told its board that 1972 was the busiest year in its history with 2,631 admissions, 72 percent average occupancy, 16,356 patient days, and outpatient visits of 9,453. December occupancy was 77 percent, births fell to 257, and several departments showed gains while construction lagged.
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Two Kansas school finance plans compete for reform
Kansas eyed two rival schemes to relieve property taxes and equalize school quality with more state money. Governor Docking would add 40 million and a 8 mil statewide levy while Senate House study committee pushes 113 million with a 1.5 percent income tax rise.
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Two Closed Meetings Highlight ECKAN Exec Sessions
ECKAN executive committee met in two closed sessions Tuesday to discuss internal admin problems and Harold Matney's complaints about budgetary efficiency and potential misuses of public buildings and funds. The board refused to reveal actions from the first session, while Matney indicated he shared information with KU Law. The day also featured a rural urban conference with six-county officials, led by Terri King, Marvin Chilcott, Dennis McCartney, Paul M Klotz, Charles Bentley, and Raymond Lindsey, focusing on Farm Home programs, state reorganization, revenue sharing, and the role of community action agencies. The board approved next year's program plan, removing housing and adult education components and prioritizing community centers tailored to each county’s needs.
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Kansas Legislature Moves Bills Quickly in Early Session
In Topeka the Kansas Senate set four bills for final vote as leaders hailed an unusually swift start. Proposals include raising automobile liability limits and measures to repeal abortion laws, retain capital punishment, and curb racial balance in schools. The House sent five minor bills to the Senate and approved 18 new measures, including a women’s name choice bill and a comprehensive uniform probate code aimed at speeding estate settlements.
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County Forecast Mostly Cloudy and Mild With Showers
Mostly cloudy and mild with a slight chance of showers tonight. Low 35 to 40 mph 10 to 40 shifting to northwest. Partly sunny and continued warm Thursday. Highs in the 50s. Precip chances 20 percent tonight and 19 percent Thursday. Barometer 29.75. Hourly data and temperatures listed through today.
FDA unveils 12 rules on food labeling and nutrition
The FDA released twelve regulations to guide labeling of calories proteins carbohydrates fats and seven key minerals per serving for foods with nutritional claims or added nutrients. The rules also set guidelines for cholesterol and fat labeling to aid heart health, aligning with 1969 White House Conference recommendations, said Commissioner Charles C. Edwards.
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