Senior Citizens Center Proposed in Second CD Hearing
Diane Yeamans reports a second public hearing on allocating a second Community Development Block Grant. Kenneth Pratt and J Willis Jordan urged including a senior center in plans, noting a 25 foot wide building is too small and will need modifications for handicapped access. The rent is 225 dollars monthly while 75 dollars is earned from the nutrition program. utilities are paid. Cecelia McGehee and Eldon Roehl attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Kenneth Pratt
J. Willis Jordan
Pratt
Jordan
Cecelia McGehee
Eldon Roehl
Franklin County Historical Society
Shanahan's Post Filled By Topeka Politician
Gov. Bennett appoints Jack H. Brier of Topeka as secretary of state effective next Wednesday. Brier, 31, climbs from copy boy in 1968 to deputy and assistant secretary of state, succeeding Elwin Shanahan who retires after 12 years. The governor may sign a school competency testing bill starting next school year for grades 2 4 6 8 and 11.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Jack H. Brier
Elwin Shanahan
Brier
Secretary of State
Kansas
Shanahan
Betty Paxson
Inside Hospital Grounds Shaping Up For Track Meets
Hospital grounds tease layout for league track events with OHS and OU grids noted on page 3 while pages 4 and 5 preview other local sports items and events. A centenarian profile appears on page 6 highlighting long life and local history.
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OHS & OU
Wholesale prices jump 1.3 percent in April reports AP
Washington AP says wholesale prices climbed 1.3 percent in April the largest rise since 1964 boosting inflation concerns. Food costs surged 1.9 percent with processed poultry and pork nudging upward and jewelry prices driving a 30 percent share of the April gain. Farm prices rose 4 percent last month, signaling continued pressure on consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Agriculture Department
Sunflower Plaza Stay Closed As HUD Delays Occupancy
HUD refuses to issue a permit to occupy Sunflower Plaza elderly apartments at Seventh and Poplar citing safety concerns. Tony Cantonese of Investment Resources says issues are minor, mainly coordination with unions and contractor hurdles. Bathtub slickness, cleaning, window replacements, painting, shrubbery, grading, and equipment removal are noted. Some tenants have relocated temporarily. Investment Resources is covering some costs. A timeline for approval remains uncertain.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Sunflower Plaza
Seventh and Poplar
Tony Cantonese
Investment Resources
Wichita
HUD
Ex-Aide challenges Schneider denial in Topeka crash
James R. Halsig, former administrative assistant to Kansas Attorney General Curt Schneider, says Schneider was at the scene of a July 5 automobile crash and helped the injured driver. Halsig provided a signed statement to the AP, disputing Schneider’s denial. He did not witness the crash and notes Schneider called him afterward. Safer, non-graphic recap of the event and related remarks.
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Topeka
Kan
Curt Schneider
Schneider
James R. Halsig
Associated Press
Halsig
Wichita
USDA Aims Policy At Local Schools In Kansas Move
Ottawa administrators say USDA proposals banning candy and soft drinks during lunch and breakfast would not affect local schools. The plan targets sugary items and frozen desserts, while fruit juice machines at Ottawa Junior High and Ottawa High School show limited impact. School leaders note existing breakfast programs and student store activities fall outside the proposed rules.
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Jay Bemis
US. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Ottawa
Federal Register
U.S.C
Dan Neuenswander
Ottawa Junior High
Ottawa High School
Neuenswander
Neuenswander Or
Kimbrel
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Homemakers’ Gathering
KCC
Gardner, Gene and
David Finch
Finch Drilling Co
15Th
Lincoln
Mike Gullett
Chappaquidick
Mary Hanfelt
OHS
John Kimbrel
Ernestine Fisher
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