Statue for Kansas Hall of Justice sparks debate
An editorial comments on a $75,000 privately funded 30 foot marble statue proposed for the Kansas Hall of Justice. It departs from the classic blindfolded goddess by depicting a compassionate lady gazing at a falcon, amid questions about court delays and the $12 million building.
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Kansas Hall of Justice
Topeka
State Supreme Court
Frank Corbett
Capital Area Plaza Authority
Corbett
Kent State verdict splits liability in long federal case
Jurors found for defendants in a suit seeking 46 million from Ohio officials over the 1970 Kent State shootings. Plaintiffs claim damages for four dead students and nine wounded. the writer argues personal liability lies with the officer who ordered the guardsmen to fire.
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Kent State
Ohio
National Guard
U.S
Cambodia
Random memory mix hits pockets and paddlefish peril
A Californian caught in Hutchinson with 1100 pounds of confiscated marijuana after removing license tags from his van en route to Denver. Paddlefish face extinction due to Harry Truman Reservoir completion, with efforts like artificial propagation and new spawning streams under study. Santa Fe halves unveil bi level enclosed truck cars for intermodal use. ODCT and seven companies report Gulf of Mexico condensate discovery flowing over 10 MMCF gas and 500 barrels oil daily, at costs of 23.9 million. Venezuela’s oil wealth tops 9 billion with per capita income around 100 dollars monthly and Caracas housing shortages persist amid subsidized imports.
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ODCT
Santa Fe Reports
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Venezuela
Caracas
State Department warns terrorists may use advanced weapons
A State Department study warns terrorists could employ lasers chemicals biologicals radiation and even nuclear arms to blackmail or destroy nations. It notes some groups may obtain hideous weapons yet larger groups could be deterred by a severe world response. It also cites Libyan arming of terrorists and growing international cooperation among extremist groups.
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Washington
State Department
Libya
Muammar Qaddafi
Qaddafi
Ireland
Philippines
Latin America
Baader-Meinhof
West Germany
Red Army
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
United States
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Exclusive UP Rights to Local News Dispatches
The United Press International holds exclusive republication rights to all local news printed in the newspaper along with UP news dispatches.
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United Press International
Tax reform groups clash with Keys over medical deduction bill
Washington critics say expanding and simplifying the medical deduction would primarily benefit the wealthy, not lower income Americans. Rep. Martha Keys defends a single calculation approach, arguing it reduces complexity and boosts itemizing appeal.
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Doug Lowenstein
Tribune
Washington
Martha Keys
D-Manhattan
Tom Reese
Taxation With Representation
Ralph Nader
Reese
Verse Reflection From Job 7:1
A line from Job 7 verses offers the image of human life as hard service on earth and days like those of a hireling. The verse frames earthly toil and fleeting time in a stark, contemplative tone.
Jaco coach appeals for part time jobs to aid players
Jaco Coach Stanley Inwood urged local businessmen to offer part time work so promising football players can pursue education. He criticized traveling players chasing high pay and preferred physically qualified students seeking schooling. Thayer plans 14th annual homecoming Sept 2-4 with welfare talks, Ferris wheel, seaplane, and food stands.
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Jaco
Stanley Inwood
Inwood
Thayer
Kansas
Rulings From FEC Alter 1976 Campaign Rules for Ford Rivals
The Federal Election Commission issued rulings affecting Ford and several Democratic contenders, restricting travel cost accounting, fund eligibility thresholds, and campaign finance practices. Wallace remains largely unaffected while Carter and Udall may fall below funding thresholds after deducting event costs.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Federal Election Commission
Alabama
George Wallace
FEC
Wallace
Commission
John Murphy
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Morris Udall
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Faulty crop forecasts cost government billions
The GAO reports that faulty USDA crop forecasting led to wrong policy decisions costing $1.67 billion in one year. It cites underestimated wheat and corn acres and yields, domestic and export demand, carryover, and prices, while noting some forecasts before planting were more accurate than after. The department acknowledges room for improvement but cites multiple contributing factors.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
General Accounting Office
USDA
GAO
Congress
Department
Don Paarlberg
Right of way acquired for Austin Bridge road
Neosho County Commission approved permanent right of way for about one mile of new road leading to the Austin Bridge allowing final plans to proceed. A one week trial of a Croft Cruz-Air Model 40 ditch cleaner from G W Van Keppel Kansas City was authorized. the used unit costs 44000 while new models run 70000 to 80000.
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Austin Bridge Road
G. W. van Keppel
Kansas City
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