Editors Speak Out on Leadership Morals
The 4-3 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals let Richard Kleindienst escape real punishment for Watergate era lies during Senate confirmation. They gave him a one month law license suspension, downplaying public purpose and signaling class privileges. The column argues this erodes democracy when leaders dodge ethics expectations.
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Federal Court of Appeals
Richard Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Watergate
U.S. Senate
Lawyers’ Disciplinary Board
Appeals Court
America
Secretary Simon decries food stamp program as haven for crooks
The Ottawa Herald notes William E. Simon calls the federal food stamp system a haven for chislers and rip-off artists. He cites costs rising from a $14 million start to $6.6 billion annually and advocates tax incentives to spur job creation over handouts.
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William E. Simon
Simon
Ottawa Herald
Dinner Conversation and Mandarin Feast at Abbuehls
A dinner hosted by Don and Evie Abbuehl features guests Dr. Alan Morehead and family with Adrienne Morehead. Edwin Whang prepares a seven course Mandarin dinner including shark fin soup and abalone while Ed Abbuehl handles wine and music. The evening ends with a poolside brandy and a debate on aging gracefully. Nearby gypsies are ordered to move on after a disturbance, and local youth winners are named at a 4-H revue.
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Saint Bernard
Don
Evie Abbuehl
Alan Morehead
Neodesha
Adrienne
Lola
James Hudson
Edwin Whang
Ed Abbuehl
Edwin
Evie
LaVeta Cox
Gail Sharp
LaVeta
Charles L. Cox
Gail
Raymond Sharp
Exclusive United Press Intelligencer rights notice
The United Press International holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in this newspaper and all UP news dispatches. This notification reserves republication authority and outlines usage terms for other outlets.
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United Press International
Somoza Named World’s Greediest Ruler in Investigation
Washington dispatch outlines Anastasio Somoza's vast Nicaraguan and regional control. The piece details his family holdings across farms, banks, media, shipping, and real estate, plus links to U S aid and cross border operations. It cites millions in wealth abroad and a stark wage gap for Nicaragua's poor.
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Washington
Anastasio Somoza
Nicaragua
Somoza
Banana Republic
U.S
Nicaraguan Pacific Railroad
Ministry of Public Works
Compania Agropecuaria
Sucesores del General Somoza
Ford campaigns but Democrats still on sidelines
President Ford kicks off a two day tour through four states with seven speeches and eight appearances funded by the Republican National Committee. Sen Birch Bayh of Indiana weighs a 1976 bid while Sen Frank Church of Idaho delays until CIA probe finishes. Sargent Shriver says he will announce in early September. Six Democrats have already announced: Jackson Bent Sen Udall Sanford Carter Harris.
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Ford
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Frank Church
Idaho
Bayh
Church
CIA
Sargent Shriver
Hyannisport
Mass
ABC
Issues and Answers
Henry Jackson
Washington
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Morris Udall
Arizona
Terry Sanford
North Carolina
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
NBC
Meet the Press
Two Hay Barn Fires Burn in Woodson County
Two hay barns burned in Woodson County on the same day. One near Neosho Falls belonged to Elmer Guatney and destroyed about 80 tons of prairie hay. The other at Vernon, owned by Cantrell Hay Co, held 850 tons. a bale fell and struck an electric line on a loader motor, igniting the hay. The Guatney cause was undetermined.
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Yates Center
Elmer Guatney
Neosho Falls
Vernon
Cantrell Hay Co
Guatney
Cantrell
Verse Emphasis on Love in Deed and Truth
A concise reader note presents First John 3 18 urging believers to express love through actions and truth rather than words, highlighting practical faith over talk. The verse underscores living out principles in daily conduct and relationships.
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John
Kansas Farm Land Tax Debate Faces Complex Questions
Kansas Attorney General Curt Schneider argues farmland should be valued by use and potential productivity, not just fair market value. The pending constitutional amendment would shift toward use value with possible rollback taxes, raising questions on when land changes use and how to define agricultural investment versus noninvestment properties.
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John Marshall
Kansas
Topeka
Hns
Curt Schneider
Schneider
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