SRS Chief Faces Years of Scrutiny in Kansas Welfare System
Kansas social welfare head Robert C. Harder endured near a decade of praise and critique for leading the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. He notes the vast scope and sensitive nature of the agency, cites strong audits, and defends the umbrella structure amid calls for investigations and a new oversight panel.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert C. Harder
Kansas
Bob Harder
Robert Docking
Robert Bennett
John Carlin
Harder
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Carlin
SRS
Edward Reilly
Leavenworth
Senate Calls Hockey Win Victory For Democracy
The Kansas Senate adopted a resolution commending the U S Olympic hockey team for its gold medal win over the Soviet Union, calling the victory a testimonial for democracy and a moment for all free people. Copies will be sent to each team member as the Senate adjourns for the weekend ahead of a busy week of bills.
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Senate
Topeka
Kan
U.S
Kansas Senate
Norman
Gaar
United States
Wichita Murder Suspect Waives Court Hearing
Wichita laborer Thomas Saad, 25, waived a preliminary hearing on second degree murder charges in the death of his 3 month old stepson Michael Saad after life support was removed as brain dead findings were made. A new hearing date was set for March 19.
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Wichita, Kan
Wichita
Thomas Saad
Michael Saad
Sedgwick County
Ray Hodge
Saad
Ron Rogg
Kansas Limits Commitment On Four State River Compact
In Topeka the Senate Agriculture and Small Business committee adopted a resolution as an alternative to Kansas joining the Missouri River Compact with Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. It would allow attendance at meetings by Kansas officials while avoiding binding studies and heavy expense.
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Harder
SRS
House Governmental Organization Committee
House
William Novak
Lost Springs
Ben
White City
State of
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Senate Agriculture and Small Business
Senate
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri River
Wint Winter
Ottawa
Winter
Legislative Research Department
Division of Water Resources
State Board of Agriculture
Legislative Coordinating Council
House Agriculture
Larned Rancher Wins KSU Agriculture Prize
Walter M. Lewis of Larned Kansas received Kansas State University’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award during Cattleman’s Day in Manhattan. The 68 year old cattleman runs Alfalfa Lawn Farm with his brother, has judged major shows in multiple countries, led Hereford associations, and started a long running 4 H and FFA judging school since 1938.
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Manhattan
Kan
Larned
Kansas State University
Walter M. Lewis
University
Duane Acker
Roger Mitchell
Lewis
United States
Australia
England
Canada
American Hereford Association
American Polled Hereford Association
Future Farmers of America
Supermarkets Freeze House Brand Prices Amid Inflation Plea
Safeway Stores Inc and The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co confirm a 30 day price freeze on private label items across about 2,500 and 1,500 stores respectively. The action follows a Carter administration call for voluntary steps to curb inflation with Giant Food first to respond, aiming to ease consumer hardships and possibly boost volume.
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Safeway Stores Inc
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Inc
Safeway
A&p
Carter Administration
David R. Morrow
Montvale
N.J
Peterson
Giant Food Inc
Barry Scher
Michael Rourke
Anne Page
New York Times
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Legislative Division of Post Audit
Legislative Committee On Rules and Regulations
Emporia
Lyon County
Ronald &. Lanphear
William J. Dick
Lanphear
W. Irving Shaw
David Leipold
Emporia State University
Don Crumbaker
R-Brewster
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Kale Hineman
R-Dighton
Crumbaker
Larned Rancher
KSU Agriculture Prize
Kim Schulte
Century 21
C. D. Schulte Agency, Inc
The
Associated Press
Peter A. Magowan
Oakland, Calif
Esther Peterson
Carter
Business and Professional Guide
James A. Eaton, O.D
Optometrist
Eynolds Exall Drugs
John Reynolds
Dennis L. Smith, O.D
S. Main
Rodney McClay
Schwarz Pest Control
R.R
Baldwin, Ks
McArdle
Meme
Taylor
Larry Barnes
Shirley James
Mary Ann Nitcher
Mary Ellen Malburg
Karen Martinez
Dixon’s
Westinghouse and
Singer Equipment
Chiropractors
Matney Chiropractic Office
Brockways Chiropractors
Drs. Martin John Marian
Don L. McKelvey
D. C
Chiropractic
Orthopedics
W. 15Th St
Jim and
Marty Ralston
Hardwar
Hobby
Brown’s Hardware
Auto Service
Star Industries, Inc
Pomona
Kerr-Mcgee Gas, Oil and Diesel
Jamesons
J. C. South, D. C
Franklin County Mental
Health Clinic Inc
Searces
Lantis Insulation Co
Croucher
Abstract & Title Co
Jeanette Croucher
Brown
Andy’s Siding Co
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