House Defeats Education Spending Hike Amid Deficit
The House narrowly rejects a large education aid increase as part of a $4.8 billion Education Office bill, sending the measure to the Senate. The vote tallies show strong party lines with opponents citing an $11.4 billion deficit and Nixon veto fears.
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Appropriations Committee
Court reverses guilty verdict in 1967 churchyard slaying
Kansas City appeals court overturns a manslaughter conviction tied to Hugh Martin's death. Judge Fred L. Howard orders juvenile court to reconsider supervision until the youth turns 21, noting the boy was 13 at the time, had a stable school record, and was living with relatives.
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Kansas City
Hugh Martin
Fred L. Howard
Appeals Court
Howard
Wichita Youth Free After Shotgun Slaying Probe
A 17 year old Wichita youth connected to the shotgun slaying of his stepfather Rex J. Fishburn was released from custody as Sedgwick County Attorney’s Office continues the investigation. Fishburn, 55, was shot at his estranged wife Margaret’s home when a 16 gauge shotgun fired, according to police. Juvenile Judge Michael Corrigan said the youth was released at the county attorney’s request.
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Sedgwick County Attorney’s Office
Rex J. Fishburn
Margaret
Michael Corrigan
Capitol Cancels Calley Record Over Glorification Concerns
Capitol Records canceled distribution of Tex Ritter's The Battle Hymn of Lt. Calley saying the song would glorify Lt. Calley. Ritter disputed the move calling the song the biggest hit in the record business. A different Calley record about Lt. William Calley Jr. has sold over a million copies.
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Capitol
William L. Calley Jr
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Tucker Named Acting Sheriff in Stafford County Kansas
James Tucker is appointed acting sheriff after the resignation of Gary McKenzie who cited health reasons. McKenzie had been elected to a two year term in November, and Governor Robert Docking accepted the resignation.
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James Tucker
Stafford County
Gary McKenzie
Robert Docking
McKenzie
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