KCC Grants Center Hike to Continental Telephone
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a 1.9 million dollar rate increase for Continental Telephone Co. The change raises average single-line residential bills by 3.05 to 4 dollars monthly to 13.20 to 17.30, and business charges by 5.10 to 6.70 to 22.05 to 29 per month. Local pay phone rates rise from 10 to 25 cents. ConTel serves 46 000 access lines across Kansas including Silver Lake Effingham Mayetta Ness City Osage City and Wellsville with major counties such as Johnson Bourbon Shawnee and Reno.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Corporation Commission
Continental Telephone Co
KCC
ConTel
Kansasa
Kansas
Silver Lake
Effingham
Mayetta
Ness City
Osage City
Wellsville
CenTel
Harvey, Johnson
Kingman
Leavenworth
Lyon
McPherson
Miami
Reno
Shawnee
Sumner
Waubunsee
Trade Deficit Rises as U S Factory Activity Slips
The Commerce Department reports the first quarter 1985 current account deficit at 30 billion dollars, with ongoing factory, mine, and utility operating rates down in May. Mexico cuts Maya crude to 24 dollars per barrel as Pemex follows OPEC trends, and Dun & Bradstreet notes a record 634,991 new businesses formed in 1984.
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Associated Press
Mexico
United States
OPEC
U.S
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Pemex
Dun & Bradstreet Corp
Treasury
Treasury Department
USDA Outlook Break On Net Farm Income Outlook
US Agriculture Department midyear outlook shows no sign of quick prosperity. With crop production rising, prices stay below 1984, keeping total crop cash receipts near 1984 levels. 1985 net farm income forecast at 20 to 25 billion dollars, lower than 1984. Net cash income could run 34 to 39 billion, down from 37 to 40 billion last year. Exports are expected to fall about 12 percent to 33.5 billion, contributing to the subdued income outlook.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Reagan pushes nerve gas bid as House debates defense bill
President Reagan lobbies the House to approve nerve gas production as part of the fiscal 1986 defense package. Brzezinski backs the plan citing Soviet stockpiles, while Democrats push to block the weapon amid broader fights over Star Wars, MX missiles, and pension cuts. The Senate approved a $302 billion package. the House bill would freeze at about $292 billion, creating a clash over funding.
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Washington
Reagan
U.S
House of Representatives
White House
House
Pentagon
Chemical Warfare Review Commission
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Carter
Brzezinski
Senate
Senator Seeks Decency In Political Ad Campaigns
Senator John Danforth of Missouri leads a bipartisan push to curb negative political advertising with proposed free air time for responses. The measure targets broadcasters and PACs, seeks accountability, and faces constitutional questions as hearings are planned.
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Washington
John Danforth
Missouri
Missouri Republican
Danforth
Senate
Senate Commerce Committee
Ernest Hollings
D-5.c
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Larry Pressler
R-S.d
Nancy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Alan Dixon
Paul Simon
Dtih
Lyndon Johnson
KKK
Goldwater
Political Action Committee
Supreme Court
Liquor by the drink debate eases club paperwork load
Wichita AP report notes Attorney General Robert Stephan says a constitutional liquor by the drink amendment would cut enforcement paperwork tied to private clubs. He argues focus could shift to violations like minors obtaining alcohol, while criticizing parole and urging cost saving via state land for a new prison. A legislative panel reviews Wichita area sites.
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Wichita, Kan
Robert Stephan
John Carlin
Stephan
U.S. Justice System
Wichita
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Little White Schoolhouse
Milford, Conn
Paul Stern
Rivard
Hollings
American Association of Retired Persons
Ottawa Herald
Business and Professional Guide
Optometrists
James A. Eaton
D.D
Optometrist
Rodney McClay, O.D
Taylor Bros
Waverly
Icall Bud
Ralph
ST. Lawrence
Chiropractors
J. C. South, D.C
Don L. McKelvey
Board Certified
Chiropractic
W. 15Th
Ottawa
Matney Chiropractic Office
S. Main
Brockways Chiropractors
Drs
John Marlan
Malin
WIATT
John
Terry) Hiatt
Gilmore Typewriter Repair Sales & Service
Maine
Wade Mace
Saffron Glass
Leah
Lac Mebroy
Ental Health
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic Inc
Your Community Mental Health Clinic
Apeegne
Coursaing
Smargen
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