Kassebaum Speaks At Lions Club Luncheon in Wichita
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Nancy Kassebaum spoke to about 36 Lions Club members at the L and M Buffet in Wichita. An ABC crew filmed the event for World News Tonight while Kassebaum urged tighter government spending, warned against PAC influence, and criticized labor union funding and a costly public works bill.
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Concerned School Board Ponders Contract Releases
Eight teachers have asked to be released from contracts since July prompting the U.S.C. 290 school board to consider release timing conditions and penalties. Joe and Kenna Rae Bateman were granted releases, with replacements named Jo Kramer and Sue McClaran. The board deferred policy decisions until November 13 and discussed cooperative special education sharing and other administrative actions.
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World Series underway tonight
The World Series gets under way tonight marking the start of the baseball championship event. Details on teams, venues, and kickoff timing are provided on page 5 of the Inside Highlights section.
Utility Billing Practices Face Fine-Tooth Comb
Kansas utility billing hearings begin before the Kansas Corporation Commission with staff and utility representatives, public witnesses, and state officials. Proposals include stepwise late charge assessment, exceptions for fixed incomes, 10 day notice before service disconnection, and limiting security deposits in a broad regulatory review. The state seeks intervention to challenge late charge practices while noting timely bill payment.
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Beirut Truce Near Collapse Amid Beirut Crossroad Gunfire
Heavy gunfire at the main crossroad between Beirut's Muslim and Christian sectors threatens a three day-old cease-fire with Syrian peacekeeping troops. Road closures, rocket fire, and sniper attacks disrupt the truce as witnesses call it the worst violation since it began. Israeli gunboats reportedly shell Palestinian camps, with disputed reports from local outlets.
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Prayer Breakfast Saturday with Mayor and speaker Charles Jones
The third annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Ottawa Junior High multi purpose room. Guest speaker Charles E. Jones, president of Life Management Services, author of Life Is Tremendous, will deliver remarks with an invocation by Mayor Dorothy Nichols. Event sponsored by the Christian Business Men's Association. tickets at The Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce or Budge's Hardware.
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Food Stamp Rules Expanded For More Needy and Cut Higher Income
Washington reports new federal food stamp regulations will take effect Jan 1. They eliminate the need to spend part of income and aim to direct benefits to those truly in need. About 3 million currently not on stamps may gain. roughly 1 million higher income recipients may lose. Net increase around 2 million in rolls expected.
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Give and Take Tax Cut Plans
Washington AP reports that Senate allies back linking future tax cuts to restrained federal spending, proposing $164.5 billion in reductions from 1980 to 1983 totaling about $453 for a typical four member family earning $20,000. The House could reject the tie, but the 65 to 20 vote shows election year inflation concern.
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