No-Fault Bill Advances In Kansas Legislature
The House Insurance Committee approved a revised no fault auto insurance bill in Kansas with benefits up to more than 17 000 per person involved in an accident and coverage regardless of fault. The plan includes 15 000 liability for one person, 30 000 for multiple, and 5 000 property damage, plus medical and disability protections. Opposition argued benefits are not high enough.
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House Insurance Committee
Earl Ward
Mission Hills
Kansas
Ward
Fletcher Bell
Duane
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John Hayes
R Hutchinson
Veteran actor Cecil Kellaway dies at 79 in Hollywood
Cecil Kellaway, a longtime character actor famed for kindly roles in many films, died at 79 in a West Los Angeles convalescent home after a long illness. Born August 22, 1893 in Capetown South Africa he moved from Europe to the United States in 1939 and later earned an Oscar nomination for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Survivors include widow Doreen sons Peter and Bryan and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be private.
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Await Vote On Death Penalty
In Topeka Kansas the Senate debated a bill to make the death penalty mandatory for first degree murder after tentative approval and amid a lengthy session. Sen Storey’s amendment broadened to all premeditated murders or killings in a felony, triggering a party line vote.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Senate
Senate
Bob Storey
Ropeka
Senate Judiciary Committee
Storey
Tom West
Wint Winter
Ottawa
West
Democratic governors push declaration over federal program chaos
Washington AP report notes Democratic governors, unable to secure assurances from the Nixon administration, advance a declaration amid budgetary chaos caused by uncertain federal programs. The breakfast meeting precedes a midwinter Governors Conference session and targets proposed social services and welfare guidelines. Governor Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, conference chair, says little changed after a White House session with top officials.
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Dale Bumpers
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Democratic Governors Conference
White House
Administration Eyes Old Values Nostalgia prompts meatless hints in Nixon era
Washington notes echo of World War II as Burns urges meatless days and Brennan promotes victory gardens. Nixon backers suggest fish meals while officials forecast lower food costs through home plots. The piece recalls Rosie the Riveter and wartime sacrifice as a cultural touchstone.
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Brennan
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White House
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Rosie
Senate poised to override Nixon on rehab bill
The Senate approved a $4.8 billion vocational rehabilitation bill 86 to 2, sending it to the House after Nixon rejected it. Sponsors say it could reach the president again in mid March and that they have enough votes to override another veto if needed.
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Dollar Turbulence Across European Exchange Markets
The US dollar fell across London Zurich Brussels and Milan as German Bundesbank support kept the floor at 2836 marks. Belgium’s central bank reportedly bought at least 40 million in the first hour while the pound rose to 2.4940 and Swiss francs dipped to 3.125. The lire slid from 566.55 to 559.5 as markets reacted to the currency stress and related policy amid global demand for stability. The article also notes Congress advancing a temporary funding measure through June 30, bypassing further battles with Nixon over two appropriations bills and outlining HEW Labor and foreign aid spending at combined levels.
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