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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1981
Page
1
The Commerce Department revised first quarter real GNP to 2.853 trillion dollars, with growth previously tallied at 6.5 percent and 8.4 percent in earlier estimates. Inflation, profits, and personal income data were adjusted, while analysts call the surge a breather after a strong Q1.
A $7 million wrongful death suit against Gigot Irrigation continues as defense witnesses dispute the wiring fault. Testimony shows Daniel Landon was electrocuted while working on a system installed by Gigot. families seek damages for lost earnings and support.
Soraya Khashoggi, wife of Adnan Khashoggi, loses a two year California suit for 2.5 billion dollars. Superior Court Judge Loomis rules California has no jurisdiction. case must proceed in England.
Longtime actor and former soldier Mack Linn is highlighted on page 6, detailing his career return and public service. Also noted is commentary from KC Royals owner about the ongoing player strike on page 11. Temperatures for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday are listed.
A 37 year old man who held seven hostages in the Security Trust Co bank and killed three people including his mother was shot dead by police after fatally wounding a hostage. The three hour siege ended when William Bernard Griffin stood in a sharpshooter's line of fire.
Henry G. Hofmann, 73, of Kansas City, died of a heart attack after seven hours of waving for aid when his van slid off Interstate 70 near Russell. A Wichita woman finally gave him a ride to town for help, but he expired en route. His wife Juanita, 71, and their 7-year-old granddaughter were stranded in the median. An ambulance was summoned after the caller reached authorities in Dorrance.
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