Reagan unaware of Teamsters adviser linked to crime
Ronald Reagan said he was unaware that Teamsters official Jackie Presser, named as a senior transition adviser, had ties alleged by an FBI informant to organized crime. Presser denied the charges, while Brady called them conjecture. The piece notes Presser’s role in gaining Teamsters support and outlines other cabinet possibilities.
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James Watt
Colorado
Richard Lyng
American Meat Institute
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Jewel Lafontant
Chicago
Housing and Urban Development
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Tufts University
Energy
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Ford
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Garden City woman marks 101st year
Maude Slavin of Garden City turns 101. Born December 16, 1879 in Iowa, she migrated to Greensburg and later Kismet, served as Kismet postmistress from 1917 to 1944, and moved to Garden City in 1962. She has three daughters, nine grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 23 great great grandchildren. Her daughter notes she was active, drove at 90, and has few hospital days. Her longevity is attributed to avoiding water, preferring tea and coffee.
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Garden City
Maude Slavin
Conkling
Samuel
Iowa
Greensburg
Arthur G. Nutt
Kismet
Nutt
Liberal
Slavin
Postal proposal before planners
The Holcomb Garden City Finney County Planning Commission will review the U S Postal Service centralized mail delivery plan at Thursday’s meeting. The cluster box proposal, effective Jan 10 1981, targets new developments including the 80 acre Stone Addition east of Valley View Cemetery and other northeast Garden City housing. City staff warn time is short and recall potential moral liability for discrimination. recommendations cover box counts and locations for large developments and apartments with Postal Service responsibility for construction maintenance lighting fencing and site costs. The meeting is at 8th and Chestnut in the new city hall second floor room.
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U.S. Postal Service
Holcomb
Garden City
Duane West
Postal Service
Planning Commission
New City Hall
8Th and
Chestnut
RSVP seeks city sponsorship to save Senior Volunteer program
RSVP seeks city sponsorship after Finney County Directors on Aging withdrew support. JoAnn Estrada plans to ask city commissioners to sponsor the program for volunteers 60 and older, requiring a 30 percent federal match. If unfunded, state officials warn the program could relocate from Garden City.
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Finney County
RSVP
JoAnn Estrada
Estrada
Garden City
Kansas County
Poisoned coffee at Wichita junior high school
A 13 year old student admitted adding ethylene dichloride to teacher Neal A. Schwabauer’s coffee at Truesdell Junior High. Schwabauer drank only a small amount, was treated and released. The girl, unnamed for juvenile status, held a grudge after a prior disciplinary note. Police held her overnight and released her this morning.
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Wichita, Kan
Truesdell
Neal A. Schwabauer
Schwabauer
Wichita
Garden City High to Stage Christmas Concert in Clifford Hope
The vocal music department presents a 7 30 p m Christmas concert Thursday in Clifford Hope Auditorium directed by William Meitl. A Cappella and Concert choirs perform. admission is free. City commissioners meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the new administration building second floor commission room for the last pre Christmas session.
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Garden City High School
Clifford Hope Auditorium
William Meitl
8Th and
Chestnut
Kansas Department of Transportation
US 83
Mary Street
Mortgage bond issue seeks public sale for 24.2 million
Housing revenue bonds totaling 24.2 million moved to the public market after private placement failed. Underwriter Kirchner Moore and Company of Denver reports projected 10.75 percent rate and a deadline of Wednesday afternoon to close before year end. Counties Finney Haskell Greeley Wichita Scott Lane Ness and the City of McPherson are involved. Anxious timing amid rising prime rate and new 1981 legislation.
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Kirchner Moore and Company
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Finney
Haskell
Greeley
Wichita
Scott
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McPherson
Jacksonville Declares End to Pornography Outlets
After a five year drive by Baptist ministers, all adult bookstores and X rated theaters in Jacksonville are closed. Sheriff Dale Carson announced indictments of 13 people on racketeering charges tied to obscene films and explicit live shows. Mayor Jake Godbold praised the shutdown, but warned outlets may briefly reopen, noting tonight there is no pornography, but tomorrow may bring changes.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jake Godbold
Dale Carson
United States
Carson
Reporter slain in Mishawaka office slaying investigated
Mary Collins Kretschmar a 26 year old South Bend Tribune reporter and new mother was found beaten and strangled in the Mishawaka bureau. A 16 year old janitor reported discovering her body in a basement area after hearing a disturbance. Police noted a cord around her neck and blood spatters. no forced entry or missing items were reported.
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Mishawaka
Ind
South Bend Tribune
Mary Collins Kretschmar
South Bend
Cotter
Noon markets report from Dodge City on cattle sales
Western Kansas feedlot market summaries show trade inactive in Dodge City. Slaughter steers offered with no established prices and no confirmed heifer sales. Demand described as moderate with light to moderate inquiry and 150 slaughter steers confirmed sold.
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Dodge City Livestock
Dodge City
Kan
Western Kansas
Bradner Pays Utility Bills With Surplus During Holidays
In Bradner Ohio the village utility department used a surplus to pay about 450 customers November electric bills. Officials led by Richard Fairbanks said the action aided laid off residents and still left funds for emergencies. Clerks received grateful letters from customers thanking the generosity.
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Village Board of Public Affairs
Fairbanks
Fairban‘s
Glendolyn Fairbanks
Bradner
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