Residents balk at new trash rate amid service woes
Garden City residents question a 1.65 increase for single family pickup starting June 1 after Fred Brockert reports 10 days without service. City officials cite Memorial Day, rain, and a driver issue as causes while defending overall acceptable performance and urging proper container use.
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Fred Brockert
Parkwood
Brockert
Solid Waste Department
Lee Dawson
Water balloons keep police busy in Garden City
Garden City police were kept busy Thursday by water balloon incidents, reckless driving near Garden City Senior High and Abe Hubert Junior High, and a report of two teens smoking marijuana at Lee Richardson Zoo. Police logged at least four calls from Thursday afternoon into night, with balloons reported near the high school and on Main Street around 10 30 p m. One driver was warned to avoid Abe Hubert Junior High after a secretary’s complaint. The zoo marijuana incident involved two teens who had already left when officers arrived.
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Garden City
Garden City Senior High School
Main Street
Abe Hubert
Lee Richardson Zoo
Man jailed after Garden City assault on woman
A man remained jailed Friday on allegations he struck Charlene Elaine King during an argument at her home Thursday night in Garden City. King, 23, was treated and released from St Catherine Hospital with possible nose fracture and tooth-mark injuries. Battery or aggravated battery charges were expected to be filed late Friday.
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Garden City
Charlene Elaine King
St. Catherine Hospital
King
Paul Handy
Carlin Pushes Severance Tax for School Funding Study
Gov. John Carlin argues his 8 percent severance tax proposal on oil gas coal should be included in summer fall studies on school funding. The measure failed in the Senate and he says further study could build momentum, with reappraisal of property also on the table.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Carlin
House
Senate
Legislative Coordinating Council
Carlin downplays politics in Stephan veto challenge
Governor Carlin avoids political ramifications in the suit filed by Attorney General Stephan challenging his veto of a school finance proviso in the omnibus bill. He emphasizes separation of powers, confirms hiring John Martin at 50 dollars hourly, and says the court will decide the outcome. He plans no direct role in response preparation.
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Kan
John Carlin
Robert T. Stephan
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Carlin
John Martin
Martin
Supeme
Carlin Plans Calm Married Life As Governor Marries
Kansas Governor Carlin said he would stay calm for his wedding to Karen Bigsby Hurley at First Lutheran Church and depart work around 4 p m for a 7 p m ceremony. He plans a brief honeymoon and return to duties Tuesday, remaining reachable to his office. He noted the lieutenant governor would not assume duties. gifts and timing were unclear.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Carlin
Karen Bigsby Hurley
First Lutheran Church
Kansas
Hurley
Garden City teachers ratify 1981-82 contract with raise
Teachers approve a 1200 dollar raise for 1981-82 pending school board action. The 141 to 24 vote comes as a referendum money from April boosted the district budget by 779,185 dollars, with 267,300 earmarked for certificated salary increases. The contract adds 20 changes including fringe pool boosts, a new grievance review committee, and a right to withdraw by July 1.
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Garden City
Garden Citions
Ken Stroble
Wayne Stagaard
Stagaard
Aggravated robbery charge filed in Garden City case
Antonio Mondragon of 207 S 10th faces a Finney County District Court indictment on aggravated robbery. He was jailed on 35000 bond and set for a preliminary hearing. Garza, 25, reported he was robbed of 415 dollars at Sonic Drive In on Jones Street after meeting Mondragon that night.
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Antonio
Tony) Mondragon
S. 10Th
Finney County
Mondragon
Martin Garza
Conkling
Garza
Garden City
Bess Truman Improves After Hip Surgery
Kansas City AP reports former First Lady Bess Truman, 96, made steps and bore full weight on her hip while recovering from May 7 surgery. Dr. Wallace Graham said she is in fair condition and generally feeling better with assistance.
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Kansas City, Mo
Bess Truman
Wallace Graham
Graham
Link suspected in Atlanta slayings tied to two years
Fulton County District Attorney Lewis Slaton tied the latest murder of 27 year old Nathaniel Cater to 11 earlier 1981 killings and two 1980 slayings, suggesting a single assailant possibly very strong or trained in self defense. Most victims died by asphyxiation and some were found nude near rivers. Georgia officials also said a victims’ families group may be prosecuted for failing to register as a charity.
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Atlanta
Nathaniel Cater
Georgia
Consumer Affairs Division
Tim Ryles
Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs
Cater
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