Gas ban in Lawrence tangled by KCC ruling
Lawrence faces a fluid fate for new gas hookups after the Kansas Corporation Commission ruling on December 31. Local utility chief William Salome warns the issue may end up in court as distributors press to end connections while the city firm could face penalties only if ordered by federal authority. The dispute involves Cities Service Gas Co. and requests for retroactive penalties if supported by later rulings.
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Washington officials warn of continuing floods in western Washington
Flooding rivers claim at least two lives in western Washington while eastern counties brace for higher Yakima and Snohomish flood crests. Gov. Dixy Lee Ray declares a state of emergency and mobilizes National Guard units as damage grows and isolation increases in Lester.
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Senators seek early hearing on Soviet grain purchases
Two senior farm belt lawmakers request a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing in early 1978 to probe renewed Soviet grain buying. Sen. George McGovern notes echoes of 1972 as Moscow buys U S wheat and corn amid harvest gaps, while Sen. Robert Dole cites overestimated 1977 crop forecasts and outlines price and export implications.
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CIA tightens rules on journalists as spies
The CIA announces new regulations to prevent hiring reporters as spies while allowing journalists to volunteer information. Director Stansfield Turner signs the policy affirming press rights and limiting covert relationships, addressing past use of journalists by the agency and ongoing safeguards.
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Calls from Santa Planned by Lawrence Parks
The Lawrence parks department will run its first annual Calls from Santa program for children aged four to six. Parents must submit forms by Thursday to have Santa call December 10 or 11 between 1 and 6 p.m. Phone calls assess past behavior and hint at possible gifts. Forms are available at South Park Recreation Center Community Building or the parks department office on the third floor of First National Bank Tower.
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24 year old questioned in Hillside Strangler killings
Los Angeles authorities questioned Bennett Merrett a 24 year old clothing store worker from Hesperia about a series of killings and rapes of young women. He was booked for a separate robbery investigation as detectives probe the Hillside Strangler case and the strangulation death of Yolanda Washington.
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Humphrey Honored at Carter Benefit Gala
President Carter and a 2500 person celebrity audience saluted Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey at a four hour, 1000 dollar a plate gala to raise funds for the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Political Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Humphrey, visibly frail from cancer, thanked supporters and said his faith remains strong. Elizabeth Taylor kissed him and Lorne Greene sang, praising the three Hs of his name.
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KU Student Improves After Campus Shooting
A 20 year old Kansas University student wounded in the abdomen by a small caliber pistol at McCollum Residence Hall has improved from poor to fair. KU police said Friday the incident is not classified as a criminal case and he was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Older people mobilize political strength at KU gathering
Ollie A. Randall an aging expert and founder of the National Council on Aging told a Kansas University crowd that Americans aged 65 and over now form a growing, influential portion of adults. She urged regional and local councils on aging and debunked myths about the elderly while outlining their experience and ability to shape policy.
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Two Die In Tree House Blaze In Joplin
A teenage boy and girl perished in a plywood tree house fire in Joplin Missouri. Police said they cannot identify the victims by sight and are using dental records. Neighbors report the youths used a candle to light the treehouse and investigators suspect it may have tipped over. Firefighters responded at 6 20 a m but found the structure destroyed.
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