Blessing in disguise in federal employment
A page two editorial notes that over 50 top Nixon administration posts remain unfilled amid inquiries and Watergate. It argues government vacancies test loyalty and efficiency, suggesting a chance to streamline the federal workforce, reduce waste, and possibly save tax dollars despite public doubts about integrity.
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Dead End In Boxcar Crisis Chemical Diabetes
There are different classifications of diabetes. Overt diabetes means there is presence of the disease. Chemical also called latent diabetes means fasting blood sugar is normal but sugar tolerance test is not.
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Thosteson
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Grain Center in Manhattan Hobbled by Unders funding and Red Tape
Kansas readers learn that the USDA Grain Marketing Research Center in Manhattan opens with high hopes but is underfunded and understaffed. Only 22 of 47 planned scientists are hired, labs sit vacant, and funding trails the budget, hindering research on grain transport, grading, and storage. Congressmen press USDA officials as rivals push ahead in Canada and Australia.
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Leroy Towns
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Harris Enterprises
Manhattan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
House Agriculture Committee
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Sebelius
Manhattan Grain Center
Federal Meats and Animal Research Center
Clay Center
Watson
John Shellenberger
K-State
Shellenberger
Canada
Australia
United States
France
Federal
TV Coverage of Watergate Undecided
The Senate Watergate committee plans to start hearings on May 15 and live TV coverage remains undecided as networks weigh whether to broadcast hearings live. A Ervin aide notes witness lists may be revised at the last minute due to possible indictments. NPAC says no live broadcasts planned and will tape for prime time.
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Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Nixon
CBS
NBC
ABC
Ervin
National Public Affairs Center For Television
NPAC
Networks
Daniel Schorr
White House
Dan Rather
CBS Morning News
Schorr
Congress
Victor Gold
Agnew
Today
Television Schedule Ledger Ottawa Kansas TV Guide Section
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV log lists multiple channels and time slots from 5:00 PM through 1:30 AM. Programs include Sesame Street, Lost In Space, The Beverly Hillbillies, News, Weather, Sports, Masterpiece Theatre, Partridge Family, Love, American Style, and various movies. Includes station notices, subscription rates, and Associated Press credit.
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Lidsville
Hogan’s Heroes
TV Weatherman
World News
Circus
Beverly Hillbillies
Flip Wilson
San Francisco
Sonora
World Press
Four States
Flintstones
Grace Crawford
Electric Company
Dick van Dyke
Somerset
Dennis the Menace
Paul Dixon
Melody Matinee
Doctors
Bay City
General Hospital
Peyton Place
Andy Griffith
Mike Douglas
Perry Mason
Jeff's Collie
Lassie
Bonanza
Hogan's Heroes
Hollywood Squares
Wall Street Week
Sanford and Son
Dragnet
Winner's Circle
Brady Bunch
Washington In Review
Mission Impossible
Times Square
Partridge Family
Weird Harald
Lenox Quartet
Hayden Opus
K.c
Milwaukee
Masterpiece Theatre
Circle of Fear
Bowt
Jack Paar
Johnny Carson
Jesus
OSHA era retrofits retire rooms rowed in labor ruling
A district Labor Department study redefines workplace rest areas, stating that retiring rooms are not necessary for any employee to provide a safe and healthful workplace. The ruling follows earlier controversial mandates linked to women workers and facilities.
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District Labor Department
Labor Department
Farm seed prices soar to record highs across crops
Washington AP report shows seed prices for spring planting at mid April surged with double digit and triple digit increases from a year earlier. Forage seed sericea lespedeza jumped to 99.10 per 100 pounds from 44.70. Other crops also rose including hybrid sorghum 24.60 per cwt and cottonseed 18.30 per 100 pounds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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