Kansas City Hosts First Midwestern GOP Convention Since 1928
Kansas City eager to host the Republican quadrennial national convention at Kemper Arena for four days starting Aug. 16. City officials tout growth and hospitality as they prepare to welcome delegates after Democrats’ New York gathering.
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Virginia Governor orders five percent state cut to curb red ink
Governor Mills Godwin announced a five percent reduction in agency spending to close a revenue shortfall for the 1976 78 budget. He warned further belt tightening or new taxes may follow while excluding schools welfare local aid and retirement contributions from the cuts. He noted the economy had not rebounded as fast as expected and called the move the hard but responsible choice to keep Virginia out of the red.
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Reagan Schweiker split over delegation strategy in Northeast push
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that Reagan's bid hinges on verifiable delegate gains in the Northeast to blunt Ford momentum. Schweiker trails in New Jersey and New York, while Pennsylvania shows only limited impact, delaying a Mississippi hold and a majority path before the convention.
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Senate blocks inflation indexed personal tax relief amendment
The Senate rejected Taft’s amendment to index personal exemptions and standard deductions to inflation, arguing revenue loss and timing concerns. Supporters, including Dole Buckley Packwood and Domenici, urged protecting workers from automatic tax increases. Long warned reform may come later with Carter’s plan, cautioning bold changes now.
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Letter to the Star Editor Remove Butler Drive Editor
Winchester resident RGE W Jones urges officials to press for a bypass linking I-81 to Route 522 as an extension of State Route 7 to save taxpayers money. He argues a $1 million Butler Drive plan wastes funds and shifts costs, citing a survey and Highway Fund contributions. He proposes removing Butler Drive from the transportation map.
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