Mental Test For McGuire
District Judge Floyd H. Coffman ordered a competency evaluation for Clarence James McGuire in a first degree murder case. The assessment by Franklin County Mental Health Center may be completed this week. A 9 a.m. January 28 hearing will address motions and a possible preliminary examination if the report is ready. County Attorney Robert L. Pinet requested certification to determine competency and evaluation at Larned State Hospital. McGuire's attorney Harold Matney seeks an independent evaluation, pending a prompt motion.
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Floyd H. Coffman
McGuire
JoAnn Stewart
Franklin County
Coffman
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Robert L. Pinet
District Court
Larned State Hospital
Harold Matney
State of the Union Tonight by President Ford
President Ford will address Congress and a national TV audience at 9 p.m. EST to outline his domestic priorities, with inflation and recession likely to dominate the Bicentennial year. Democratic leaders promise disagreements over economic policy affecting upcoming election debates. Notice Pomona electrical meeting on energy cost adjustment 7:30 p.m. January 20 at Community Hall Pomona Kansas.
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State of the Union
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Bennett Seeks Budget Without A Tax Break
Gov. Bennett presents a 1.62 billion fiscal year budget with no tax cut, aiming to fund state operations without new taxes for five years. The plan excludes highway funding until revenue is provided, pledges thrift, cuts waste, and seeks 10 percent salary boosts for university staff over three years despite calls for smaller increases.
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Peka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Kansas
Bennet budget plan outlines $1.623 billion statewide allocation
In Topeka the governor's recommended budget totals $1.623 billion with Education and Research $757 million 46.6 percent Public Welfare $374.9 million 23.1 percent Highways $232.3 million 14.3 percent General Government $113.2 million 7 percent Health and Hospitals $380.8 million 5 percent Public Safety $39.5 million 2.4 percent Conservation and Agriculture $19 million 1.2 percent Recreational and Historical $6.5 million 0.4 percent About 1.64 billion or 4.1 percent is set for the three major functions education public welfare and highways.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennet
County Forecast Party Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday
A county forecast notes party cloudy conditions tonight with lows in the mid to upper teens. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with highs ranging from the mid to upper 40s and northerly winds around 10 to 20 mph.
GOP wary of Bennett budget items in Kansas
In Topeka Kansas Governor Bennett faced GOP opposition to several budget items notably a third 10 percent raise for faculty salaries at colleges and universities. Rep Wendell Lady warned that a 33 percent three year rise is hard to sell while House Speaker McGill noted differences with the governor on education funding.
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Roverland Park
House
Ways and Means
Kansas
Duane McGill
Winfield
The Tax Man Is A Lady With A Head For Facts
The article argues taxes as a shared responsibility, highlighting evolving roles for women in tax matters. It spotlights Lucille Robinson, a local CPA, as an example of increased female participation, notes on form 1040A complexity, and new rules like earned income credit and child care deductions. It stresses record-keeping and year-end statements for accurate returns.
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