Sunny mild for most of nation as year ends
The last day of 1980 was expected sunny and mild for most of the nation with unusually warm readings in Colorado and Arizona. Snow would reach the Great Lakes Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic while southern Ohio Valley would see rain. Record highs were reported in Pueblo Denver Colorado Springs and Fort Collins amid Chinook winds.
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Iran signals openness to U S proposal on hostage crisis
Iran may accept a U S counterproposal tied to guarantees acceptable to Algeria, with implications the 424 day crisis could stretch beyond President Carter’s term. Tehran sources cite internal strife and Tehran’s leadership concerns as hindrances to a quick deal. Deputy Secretary Christopher frames the note as a reformulation of the U S stance from mid November.
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Census puts 1980 U.S. population at 226.5 million
Census Bureau confirms the 1980 count at 226,504,825 as the basis for House reapportionment amid court challenges in 13 states. Eleven states gain seats led by Florida four, while New York loses five. California Texas Arizona and others gain or lose seats as the legal process continues.
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Undersheriff to stay on force amid department changes
Finney County Undersheriff Denny Michel will remain in his post after agreeing to withdraw his resignation dated Dec 23. He cited past miscommunication and upcoming moves into a new law enforcement center as key to his decision, with duty shifts and personnel transfer disagreements discussed by Sheriff Grover Craig.
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Ten Seek Judgeship in Kearny County
Ten applicants from Larned Garden City Lakin and nearby towns seek the Lakin A district magistrate judgeship in Kearny County. The post pays $19000 yearly requires residence in the county and a high school diploma. Applicants include Police Captain Jimmy D Grenz and Undersheriff John Russell Jennings along with five others. A 12 member judicial nominating commission will pick a new judge next week.
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Thomas T. Edwards
Bruce W. Janssen
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Joseph Milton Eves
Rita Lynn Robertson
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New Year Drunken Driving Arrests Increase in Kansas
In Kansas troopers report rising drunken driving arrests during the New Year period. Miami County Trooper Jim Theis notes more offenders yearly while Captain Laynard Shearer says troopers look for impairment beyond bar activity. November statewide DWI tickets reached 288, up 59 from 1979.
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