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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
5
Gov. Robert F. Bennett, in Topeka, endorses a 1.47 billion dollar fiscal 1976 budget as a realistic plan. He rejects tax cuts, notes large year end balances, and outlines allocations by function, including education and research, public welfare, highways, and general government.
The county forecast calls for a partly cloudy and cool night with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. West to southwest winds will blow 10 to 20 mph. Friday brings mild conditions with mainly partly cloudy skies and a high in the mid to upper 50s.
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon urged Congress to raise the federal debt ceiling to 604 billion through June 20, 1976, saying deficits demand action while the temporary 495 billion limit expires March 31. Lawmakers debated the move as Ford pushes oil tariff talks and energy policy.
AFLCIO President Meany condemned President Ford's economic and energy program as disappointing and called for an emergency plan within 60 days. He urged tax cuts for the low income, gasoline rationing, expanded unemployment protection, more public service jobs, and new housing programs to restore work and curb inflation. The AFL CIO board backed Meany's proposed actions amid recession concerns.
In USD 290 teachers attended an in service session by the Kansas National Education Association. Led by Lee Quisenberry, the exercise compared instruction with and without questions, revealing communication issues and the challenge of clear directions. It highlighted how group size affects speaking up and decision making in classrooms.
In Topeka the Senate bill to raise the personal exemption on state income taxes from 600 to 750 faces procedural delay. The measure, costing about 10 million, is assigned to two committees, needing both to approve before floor debate. A separate bill offers a 50 dollar credit for seniors with modest income on tangible taxes.
The New Emploees profiles Helen Davidson Ardyce Wilson Cynthia Montague Andri Reusch and Judy Chandler as they balance public duties with women's rights. Chandler notes being a token woman on Ottawa Board of Education and advocates broader female participation while others say gender rarely influences elections. The group stresses curriculum people focus and a pragmatic approach to schooling within traditionally male dominated local governance.
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