Switch Thrown On Speed Train
Washington officials and Rep. Harley Staggers backed Amtrak and the DOT in funding a Turbo Train run through West Virginia. The eight hour test carried 3 passengers to Parkersburg, with later trips adding a few riders as the program sought to boost a once poor route. Amtrak says patronage has doubled since earlier service.
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Con
Amtrak
Department of Transportation
Harley C. Staggers
D-W.va
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Transportation Department
United States
West Virginia Mountains
Parkersburg
W.va
Washington, D.C
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Boston
New York
New England Governors’ Conference
Onne
Ambrak
Staggers
Keyeer
Miller Eyes Return to Attorney General Post
Vern Miller, in a Wednesday interview, says he plans to run again for attorney general but notes many factors could affect his decision, including the governor's actions and where he can best serve. His current salary is $17,
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Vern Miller
Miller
Miller opposes marijuana legalization citing crime and heroin rise
Miller argues marijuana legalization would not help and warns of increased drug experimentation. He notes higher heroin use in Kansas, points to Law rence raids reducing local drug activity, and says enforcement will continue despite debates on possession under one ounce.
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Kansas
Miller
Wichita
Intercepted Letter Impacts on Mr. Staggers Revealed
A brief intercepted correspondence hints at implications surrounding Mr. Staggers, with emphasis on the potential statewide or political impact. Nute.
Voter Day speakers urge strategy and law enforcement
Four speakers at Neosho County Community junior college voter alert conference outlined campaign planning, the role of interest groups, and how to influence legislation. John Peterson stressed local work and name recognition, while Mike Harder discussed organized influence, Vern Miller urged strict enforcement, and Melvin Neely emphasized party affiliation and education.
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Neosho County
John Peterson
Topeka
Mike Harder
Wichita State
Vern Miller
Kansas
Melvin Neely
Kansas National Education Association
Peterson
Neely
Miller
Communists Eye Ballot in Kansas Effort
Two unidentified American Communist party representatives asked at the Kansas statehouse about placing national candidates on the ballot. John R. Martin and Lavina McDonald cited a 1941 law prohibiting the party in the state and advised private counsel for guidance.
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Topeka
Kan
Communist Party
Statehouse
Kansas
John R. Martin
Lavina McDonald
Martin
Easter Egg Hunt Held by Chanute Lions Club at Highland Park
The 25th annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Chanute Lions Club will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Park. Three divisions exist preschool kindergarten, grades 1 2 3, and grades 4 5 6. Prizes for first to third place and many dimes. If weather is bad eggs will be distributed to area schools next week.
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The
Chanute Lions Club
Highland Park
Patchy Clouds With Cool Nights and Mild Friday
Partly to mostly cloudy forecast with cool temperatures. Light variable winds tonight and Friday, low tonight in the upper 20s to lower 30s, high Friday in the mid 50s, and only a 5 percent chance of precipitation.
Erie FFA youths chosen for State Farmer Degree
Erie high school members Joe Robinson Joe Stich and Bill Ruble are selected to advance to the State Farmer Degree, the highest FFA honor limited to two percent of members. The 114 recipients will be announced at the Kansas FFA convention May 31.
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Erie
Kansas Association of Future Farmers of America
Erie Ffa
Joe Robinson
Joe Stich
Bill Ruble
FFA
Housing Fraud Scheme Alleged in FHA Slum Housing Scandal
Federal indictments accuse Dun and Bradstreet nine other firms and 40 individuals in a multimillion dollar scheme to defraud the Federal Housing Administration. The 500 counts involve rigged credit ratings and inflated appraisals used to back high FHA insured mortgages on dilapidated houses sold to low income families. Authorities say the default rate rose as foreclosures mount, with an anticipated $200 million loss to the government.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Dun & Brad Street
Long Island
Brooklyn Federal Grand Jury
Loss of Interest Stirs Chalmers on Kansas Education
Dr. E Laurence Chalmers chancellor of the University of Kansas told about 80 board members of the Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry that Kansas higher education suffers from declining citizen support not poverty. He noted per capita state aid fell from fourth to 26th in seven years and urged an $8 to $10 rise in yearly taxes to restore funding.
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Topeka
Kan
E. Laurence Chalmers
University of Kansas
Kansas
Chalmers
Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry
Fire Guard Kingman Dogs Helps Snuff Cigarettes
Killer the dachshund of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Henning reacts to lit cigarettes in the Kingman home. After burning his nose on a cigarette, the dog now paws and barks at tossed butts until the flame is snuffed.
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Stich
William Stich
Chanute
FFA
Rod and Gun Club
Kingman, Kan
Killer
Donald Henning
Kingman
Henning
Former Northwest Missouri State College professor seeks 825000
Clifford E. Bruce, former assistant professor of speech and theater, sues Northwest Missouri State College officials in federal court seeking 825000. He alleges denial of tenure, improper termination, civil rights violations, and breach of contract following his Dec 23 firing.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville School
Clifford E. Bruce
St. Joseph
Bruce
Postmaster General Orders 90 Day Hiring Freeze
Washington AP report says Postmaster General E. T. Klassen directs a 90 day hiring freeze at the U S Postal Service to trim costs and avoid a new rate increase while restoring balance to the agency’s books.
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Washington
E. T. Klassen
U.S. Postal Service
House Advances Clean Water Bill Amid Differences With Senate
The House approved a $24.6 billion clean water bill 378 to 14 on Wednesday. Major differences with the Senate plan will be resolved in a conference after Easter recess. Meat prices unlikely to fall soon despite talks with Treasury and food chain executives, who credit market forces.
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Washington
House
Senate
Treasury
John Connally
Connally
Explosion Near Fireworks Plant Kills Six in Bridgewater
A chain reaction of explosions and a ensuing fire at a Bridgewater Massachusetts fireworks factory killed six workers and injured eleven, authorities reported. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators began to determine the cause.
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Bridgewater
Mass
Convict Is Captured After Ardmore Manhunt
Ardmore Oklahoma authorities with a helicopter spotlight and a large search team captured James Kenneth Johnson a wounded escapee linked to a Dallas police shooting and abduction. The manhunt involved nearly 100 officers aircraft and dogs near Ardmore. Johnson 34 is described as extremely dangerous and had escaped six times.
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Ardmore, Okla
Ardmore
Dallas
Tex
James Kenneth Johnson
Oklahoma City
Johnson
Federal Medical Center
Springfield
Turkish police end siege after terrorist killings in Kizilder
Turkish authorities say ten terrorists killed a Canadian and two British radar technicians they held captive at Kizilder, then were shot by police and troops. Officials at the scene argued the hostage deaths followed an ammunition explosion during a final siege with gas and grenades exchanged.
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Ankara
Turkey
Kizilder
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Floyd Ruble
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