Snow Continues Across Northeast Kansas With More Likely
Heavy snow blankets the northeast quarter of Kansas with 6 to 8 inches expected and the heaviest bands near the Nebraska border. Mankato reports 10 inches on the ground as lighter but lingering snowfall persists toward midmorning. A colder night ahead with 10 degree lows and blowing snow, while Ottawa prepares for a public teacher contract meeting at 7 at 420 Main.
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Samuel Barber Concert Review Highlights Local Performance
A local review on page 3 praises Samuel Barber's concert, noting his expressive interpretation and refined program choices. The writer commends the ensemble, acoustics, and audience reception, highlighting moments of lyrical command and thoughtful pacing throughout the recital.
Postseason Play on Tap for OHS
OHS eyes postseason action as coaches at KU and Kansas State leverage strong programs into postseason momentum. Local teams expect decisive showings, building toward tournament play with strategic planning and determined effort.
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Farm Rural Wife Begins Anew As A Shepherd
Rural newspaper item notes a farmer’s wife starting over in a new role as a shepherd. Brief local feature hints at community change and personal resilience with concise, period-appropriate tone.
Probe wearing thin on Tongsun Park page ten
Sadar and Begin resume communications as disclosures resurface on page ten. Officials scrutinize past dealings with the defector, while observers warn about fragile ties and potential political fallout across the region.
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Carter Sees Dollar Stabilization Amid Market Slump
President Carter stated that despite a weaker dollar on international markets the economy is improving and the currency will stay in good shape. He cited three factors for long term stabilization: expected leveling of 1977 oil consumption, faster growth among U S trading partners, and rising U S investment attractiveness.
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Carter Proposes Major Civil Service Overhaul Reform Plan
President Carter outlines a sweeping civil service package to curb automatic pay raises for managers earning over 26 000, raise merit incentives, and create an elite 9200 member corps. The plan aims to curb inefficiency, protect whistleblowers, curb veteran hiring perks, and draw AFL CIO support for arbitration of grievances.
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Farm Summit Rekindles Hope in Kansas City Meeting
Kansas City leaders from Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas Farmers Union American Agriculture movement and National Farmers Organization meet to push for a national farm program including a minimum mandatory acreage set aside a flexible parity bill and easier credit. Armstrong notes goals align despite differing methods and plans to discuss at Washington board meeting. Tonight Emporia sub-state girls playoff game between Ottawa High and Emporia postponed to Friday afternoon. Newton Wichita Heights game set for 5.
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Carter aides seek Kennedy help in mine strike ratification
Washington AP reports the Carter administration quietly nudges 166,000 striking miners toward approving the tentative pact. Officials say Kennedy is steering clear of active campaigning, preferring a role on the Senate Human Resources Committee to handle any government end to the strike if needed. The UMW promotes the contract with radio TV ads costing about 40000 dollars as miners vote over the weekend on ending the 87 day strike against the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. In Kansas Topeka, a House committee fails to agree on wording for a constitutional amendment to allow separate treatment of residential property for tax purposes to prevent the biggest property tax increase in state history.
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Key Session For Energy WASHINGTON Energy negotiators hold marathon talks on deregulation
Senate energy leaders edge toward a breakthrough on Carter’s energy plan. Sen Henry M Jackson and Energy Secretary James R Schlesinger convene an around the clock meeting to resolve how to define new gas and lift price controls by 1984 or 1985. The House backs higher controls. Senate favors lifting them after two years. A House Senate panel struggles to move forward.
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Plan to Break Senate Logjam On Energy Bill
Carter proposes a plan to move the energy bill stalled by a logjam. The plan targets taxes on crude oil and inefficient autos and credits for home insulation. Five senators are targeted by Jackson to unlock the deadlock, including two Democrats and three Republicans.
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