Kansas first primitive park dedicated in Sandhills area
Hutchinson Kansas governor Robert Bennett presided at the dedication of Sandhills State Park a 960 acre site north of Hutchinson. The park includes former reformatory farm land and a Dillon Stores donated land section. About 130 people attended with Youth Conservation Corps workers who helped transform the pasture into hiking trails and camping areas. Rep John Hayes praised for sponsoring the land transfer. Bennett hinted the park might someday bear his name.
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Youth Conservation Corps
Bennett
YCC
John Hayes
R-Hutchinson
Witness lied leading to drug cases dismissed in Wichita
More than 50 Sedgwick County drug cases from June 1 raids will be dismissed after the state's key witness admitted lying in prior hearings about narcotic use since working with the sheriff's office. The move leaves 17 active cases, with some charges in a wiretap case needing dismissal. authorities weigh prosecuting the informant for perjury. The defense highlighted the inconsistency as the witness acknowledged prior fabrications.
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UPI
Sedgwick County
Vern Miller
Michael Howard
Johnny Franklin
Kiehl Rathbun
Miller
Franklin
Howard
Gerald Green
Sheriff's Office
Green
CBers Hold Jamboree At Saline Valley Park
CB operators from across the country converge at Saline Valley CB Club Jamboree in Salina at the 4H building. About 3000 attendees expected for two days of exhibits, crafts, door prizes, and entertainment by Sonny Ray and the Showmen, with proceeds aiding St. Francis Boys Home at Bavaria and other charities.
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Salina
HNS
United States
Kenwood Park
Saline Valley
Jack Davis
CB Club
Sonny Ray
St. Francis Boys Home
Bavaria
Amendment approved to replace Electoral College with direct vote
Senate Judiciary Committee approved a Birch Bayh direct election amendment by 9 to 8 sending the measure to the Senate floor. It would abolish the Electoral College, require ratification by House and states, and faces a tough fight amid liberal conservative divisions. Conservatives vow to block or modify the plan.
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UPI
America
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Birch Bayh
Carter
House
Law
James Allen
D-Ala
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