Ex-agent Snepp book fuels CIA probes in Congress
Senate and House intelligence panels study charges by former CIA agent Frank Snepp III in Decent Interval about ignored intelligence during Saigon collapse. Panels weigh formal inquiries while Ford and Nixon-era handling draws renewed attention and secrecy concerns.
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Stansfield Turner
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Justice
Robbery at Romero's Liquor Store Reported
Police investigated an armed robbery at Romero's Liquor Store on Vermont Avenue about 9 45 p m Monday. A female clerk described a black man in his 20s armed with a handgun who demanded money and fled down an alley. No suspects were in custody and descriptions were unclear due to disguise.
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Lawrence United Fund Total Rises Amid Drive Extension
The Lawrence United Fund reports a 662 increase to 249144 led by Kansas University division adding 462 to 39409 toward a 45000 goal. The drive ends at 985 percent of the 254500 goal though more gifts are expected via P.O. Box 116.
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Kansas University
Pearson
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Carter tax plan delayed by assistant treasurer secretary's stroke
President Carter faced possible delays in sending a major tax cut bill as Laurence Woodworth, a senior tax adviser and key bridge to Congress, lay in critical condition after a weekend stroke in Newport News Virginia. Lawmakers paused to honor him and aides warned the illness could complicate an energy tax package and the planned tax revision.
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Laurence Woodworth
Newport News
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Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate House
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Lawrence district study sessions weigh free education costs
Lawrence School District 497 board examined the true cost of free public schooling plus how to balance junior high enrollments. They reviewed 23 Wilson recommendations with staff, noting potential annual costs around 99 225 and concerns over funding all programs.
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Lawrence School District
California
Riverfront Park project in holding pattern as discussions continue
City parks chief says work on the Riverfront Park along the Kansas River remains on schedule despite a Corps official describing it as stalled. A city-corps meeting before year end is sought to update cost estimates for the 10 mile park with ramps trails and camping areas.
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Fred DeVictor
City Parks and Recreation
DeVictor
Pat Gibson
Corps’ Environmental Resources Section
Kansas City
Corps
Kansas River
Lawrence
Gibson
Buford Watson
North Lawrence Levee
City trash truck still not working after delivery delay
Public works director George Williams said the new $42,000 trash truck from Solid Waste Equipment Co. in Kansas City remains faulty. The forks rub against the cab and the vehicle is being modified in Kansas City and expected back Wednesday. Residential routes run smoothly. The landfill north of the Kansas River is in better condition after earlier wet weather.
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City Sanitation Division
George Williams
Solid Waste Equipment Co
Kansas City
Williams
Kansas River
FHA Loan Policies Change
FHA loans assist buyers with low down payments and sufficient family income for larger monthly payments. The maximum loan is now 60000 with a down payment of 36 percent on the first 25000 and five and seven tenths percent on amounts over 25000. The current rate plus FHA fee totals about 9.7 percent. Gill Agency at 901 Tenn offers real estate help by phone 843-1011.
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Gill Agency
901
Tenn
State threatens to close Finney County jail
The Kansas Department of Corrections told Finney County to fix three major jail deficiencies or face closure. The letter to Judge Bert Vance cited lack of 24 hour supervision, insufficient emergency power, and too few fire exits on the fourth floor. Local officials seek delay while pursuing a joint city county law enforcement center and a Jan. 24 vote was postponed due to funding issues.
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Garden City
Kan
State Department of Corrections
Finney County
Bert Vance
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