Rogers Wins Heisman Trophy in 46th Award
George Rogers of South Carolina wins the 46th Heisman Award as college football’s top player. He tallies 1,781 rushing yards this season, 6.0 per carry, with a wide margin over Pitt’s Hugh Green and Georgia freshman Herschel Walker finishing third.
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Draft to be judged by high court over male only registry
A Philadelphia panel ruled the 31 year old draft law unconstitutionally discriminates by excluding women and warned Congress to amend the Military Selective Service Act. The high court will decide if the ruling stands and whether to resume call-ups, with registration reinstated by President Carter last December after Afghanistan intervention.
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Police begin complaint department in Garden City
Garden City Police Chief Jerald Vaughn launches a professional standards officer role by converting the training officer into a coordinator of internal investigations and recruitment. Lt Jeff Smith will handle inquiries. public concern and a survey showing low confidence in investigations spurred the change.
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Hostages not transferred in Iranian government talks
The 52 American hostages remain in militant hands since November 4, 1979, with Iran’s Nabavi and officials signaling no transfer yet. Tehran officials and CBS reports cite unclear control and health status while Iran seeks clarification on U S compliance with four conditions for release.
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Wendell Lady Re-elected Kansas House Speaker in Win
Wendell Lady R Overland Park was re elected speaker of the Kansas House by 40 to 32, defeating R E Arbuthnot as Sen Jack Steineger D Kansas City won re election as Senate minority leader by 9 to 7. Ross Doyen R Concordia was unanimously re elected Senate president and Bob Talkington R Iola named majority leader amid a GOP shift.
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