Wichita downtown sniper leaves two dead seven wounded
A Wichita hotel balcony sniper killed two, wounded seven, and injured another as bystanders fled. Michael Soles, 19, was wounded by police after a 15 minute rampage from the Holiday Inn top floor. victims include photographer Joseph Goulart and worker Elmer Hensley.
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Elmer R. Hensley
Wichita
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Larry Ade
Augusta
Kane
Mark Falen
Chris Hoy
Galena Mason
Martin Huschka
National Oil Company
Senators aide among dead in Istanbul airport attack
Arab terrorists bombed and then opened fire on El Al passengers at Istanbul airport. Four killed including Harold Wallace Rosenthal aide to Senator Jacob Javits. Turkish officials said two terrorists were captured. others killed in a five minute gun battle. At least 25 wounded.
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Bennett Sees Strong Agricultural Plank For GOP Platform
Governor Bennett reports most agricultural recommendations are in a rough platform draft and will be submitted to the convention. He urges action over words, cites strong support for worldwide markets, energy uses for farming, estate tax relief, and limits on imports. He also rebuts doom forecasts for the GOP and cautions against overemphasis on donor class influence.
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Iowa
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Five more flood victims found in Big Thompson debris
Searchers in Loveland Colorado unearthed five more bodies from mud and debris after the Big Thompson canyon flood. Authorities expect more than 150 deaths overall with dozens of vehicles and campers still unsearched.
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Linton
Estes Park
Bob Mobis
Chamber of Commerce
Emphasis shifts at NCCJC as new dean guides changes
Neosho County Community Junior College adopts broader roles with technical and terminal programs alongside transfer courses. New dean Dr. Garry Church notes adult enrollment around a third and highlights the golf course management and carpentry programs amid a fall start. Clinical and academic dates include August 26 first day, with semester timelines and holidays.
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Ford scores early victory on platform foreign policy
President Ford and his allies won a preliminary victory in Kansas City as conservative Reagan backers failed to push a detente challenge in the Republican platform subcommittee. The session produced an initial draft of the party's foreign policy stance and conservatives withdrew a key detente proposal while gaining minor wins elsewhere.
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Weather and ERA politics mix in area forecast and platform draft
Mostly sunny area forecast with highs in the 90s and a 30 percent precipitation chance tonight. Ford backs the ERA as a preliminary platform draft faces committee reading amid conservative pushbacks and a split on Panama Canal policy.
Acreage restriction pushed for fall wheat in Kansas
The Kansas Association of Wheat Growers seeks a 30 percent acreage set aside for 1977 to curb a projected one billion bushel national wheat carryover by May. Earl Hayes notes voluntary cuts failed and says a federal mandate would apply to 8.6 million of Kansas 12.3 million acres while nationwide cuts would total 18.6 million of 62.2 million.
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Topeka, Kan
UPI
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Earl Hayes
State Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA
Kansas
Correction on Chanute Police Chief Title
The Tribune corrects a reporting error identifying Chet Hale as acting Chanute police chief. Hale's proper title is assistant chief of police.
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Republican convention set for lively pages ahead
The upcoming Republican gathering promises an eventful agenda with prominent figures and key party topics. Delegates prepare for speeches, platform debates, and voting on resolutions shaping the party's direction.
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