Rural Fire Pattern Shifts From Spring to Summer in Kansas
Kansas rural firefighters now report summer as the peak fire season due to dry weather low humidity and high winds. In 1964 July September accounted for 57 percent of fires and 82 percent of acreage burned with September 6 7 burning large acreage and property. Volunteers from diverse professions staff rural units with no compensation, responding to unpredictable weather and frequent emergencies.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
C. R. Biswell
Forester
Biswell
Governor’s Office
National Weather Service
Kansas
Kansas Foreclosures Rise Above National Averages in 1984 Q4
A Mortgage Bankers Association report shows Kansas foreclosure starts at 0.29 percent in Q4 1984, up from 0.26 percent, keeping Kansas above the national rate of 0.20 percent. Delinquencies also climbed, with 6.35 percent of loans past due and 4.13 percent overdue 30 days or more. National figures reflect general economic improvement and varied delinquency trends. Notably, VA loans in Kansas had the highest delinquency rate at 7.62 percent during the quarter.
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Washington
Kansas
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Veterans Administration
Senate committee backs odometer tamper bill change
The Senate Transportation Committee endorsed returning odometer tampering to a misdemeanor while boosting fines up to 50 000 per offense. The bill, sent to the full Senate, would let a conviction for tampering with 10 odometers reach up to 250 000 in fines. Capt. David Hornbaker highlighted deterrence value of fines despite misdemeanor status. He estimated profits per car from odometer tampering at 750 to 1 600 and cited a 3 billion annual consumer cost nationwide.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Senate Transportation Committee
House
Robert Frey
Liberal
Frey
David Hornbaker
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas
Hornbaker
Farmers' Financing Equally Met By Multibanking System
TOPEKA Kan AP claims the present unit banking system serves Kansas agriculture poorly. Scott Gard argues multibanking would better meet rising credit needs across the state. He cites no evidence farmers are harmed by multibank firms and urges legalization to broaden the banking base. Senate Bill 102, passed 27-12, would let state banks expand ownership within limits.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
House Commercial and Financial Institutions Committee
Scott Gard
Senate
Deryk K. Schuster
EBA
Gard
Liberal
Syracuse
Elkhart
Schuster
U.S. Senate
Southwest
Unrealistic House plan for funding schools alarms teachers
TOPEKA Kan AP a House passed school finance bill is called a cruel illusion that would rely on large property tax hikes. Testimony before the Senate Education Committee argued the plan provides too little state money and would push higher taxes. The measure would add about 30 million in general fund aid to 304 districts and raise statewide property taxes by 47.1 million with about 8 percent teacher salary growth if budgets rise to the allowed limit. Critics say districts cannot bear further tax hikes and that the bill underfunds public education. A 1 cent sales tax boost was suggested by some for property tax relief while Gov Carlin proposed a broader sales tax increase to fund education.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
John Koepke
Kansas Association of School Boards
Koepke
Senate Education Committee
House
Kansas
Paul Fleener
Kansas Farm Bureau
Fleener
John Carlin
Bob Clemons
State Board of Education
Henan Chair Sees Faster Ties With Kansas Trade
Zhao Wenfu, chairman of Henan province legislature, says sister relations with Kansas could quicken, noting progress since 1979. Delegation visited Kansas City, Junction City, Manhattan, Salina, Topeka, Washburn University, and Topeka High School. a Wichita tour is planned. May 1 to May 18 is target for Henan visit by Kansas leaders and officials.
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Topeka
Kan
Henan Province
Kansas
John Carlin
People’s Republic of China
Zhao Wenfu
People’s Congress
Zhao
Henan
Kansas City
Junction City
Manhattan
Salina
Capitol
Washburn University
Topeka High School
Wichita
Wichita State University
Beech Aircraft Co
Senate
Robert V. Talkington
Iola
House
Mike Hayden
R-Atwood
Michael Johnston
Parsons
Marvin Barkis
Louisburg
Carlin
Supreme Court
Kansas Guests Hear Of Potholes And Ties With States
Washington visitors led by Zhao and Talkington discuss cross state ties in education economy and culture during a five day Kansas visit. They praise Kansas hospitality and learning exchanges while commenting on pothole statistics from TRIP.
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TRIP
Idaho
Washington State
District of Columbia
Montana
Talkington
Kansas
Zhao
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