Official backs plan to destroy liquor seized in county case
Lawrence officials, led by County Judge Mike Elwell, ordered 1600 bottles destroyed at the landfill after a bootlegging conviction. Officials discussed options including sheriff's sale, but stamps and safety concerns blocked any legal sale, so the liquor was blasted apart by bulldozer as tax questions and legality were weighed.
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Journal-World
Elwell
John Brown
N.J
Brown
David Berkowitz
E.V.D. Murphy
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
Kansas Department of Revenue
Murphy
Mike Malone
Retired execs aid small firms through SCORE effort
In Kansas City area SCORE counselors led by Col. Arthur Inman assist floundering businesses including a 40 year old Greasy Spoon with floor plan changes and capital strategies. They emphasize honesty and practical fixes, from expansion planning to loan guidance, in a program that has helped dozens yearly.
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Paul Daggs
Arthur Inman
Small Business Administration
SCORE
Inman
Kansas City
Tounion
Dan and
Bradstreet
Army
Greater
Kansas City Area
Charles §. Allis
Muehle
Thiokol Corp
Elkton
Lawrence
Creekside Sandbag Barrier Talks Stall in Omaha
In a Wednesday meeting in Omaha City Manager Buford Watson and officials from Union Pacific and the U S Army Corps of Engineers discussed wording for a contract on an emergency sand bag gap. No final agreement on permanent rights to place sandbag barriers over the railroad right of way was reached.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Mud Creek
Omaha
Buford Watson
Railroad
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Davis
Commission
Son of tribal president wins Pine Ridge election
John Trimble a 19 year old Haskell Junior College student from Batesland M D learns his father Albert Trimble has defeated Dick Wilson to become Oglala Sioux tribal president at Pine Ridge. The landslide margin 1601 to 1084 may ease regional tensions and improve job prospects with the tribe after graduation.
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John Trimble
Haskell Indian Junior College
Lawrence
Albert Trimble
Dick Wilson
Pine Ridge
Trimble
Batesland
M.D
John
Wilson
Pine Ridge Reservation
Wounded Knee
Democrats Press New Public Works Fight After Ford Veto
Democratic majorities push a $6.1 billion public works bill to create about 800000 jobs while offering aid to states during high unemployment. Ford opposes, while Republicans warn of veto risk. The House and Senate recently overridden a veto on a health welfare and labor funding measure.
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Washington
Ford
House
Ford Administration
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
Congress
Senate
Maine
Planners wary of goals program clash with comprehensive plan
The Lawrence planners question public hearings for the goals plan and potential conflicts with the comprehensive plan. They urge adopting a CAC written precedent and criticize the goals as not official nor adequately publicized. The Douglas County Environmental Improvement Council warns it may defy the new reporting rule.
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Kollmorgen
Citizens’ Advisory Council
CAC
Lawrence Guy Commission
Commission
Douglas County Environmental Improvement Council
Betty Lichtwardt
DCEIC
Executive Board
Five men charged after Elks Club gambling raid
Patrol officer Scott Belt spotted activity at the Elks Club 3507 W 23rd and found five local men allegedly running an illegal gambling game. Keith Robinson Alan Lilleden Robert Schumm and Eugene Hardtaker, all booked on illegal gambling charges along with Kerry Loeb the bartender for contributing. All released on 500 personal recognizance bonds and ordered to arraign Friday. Police seized about 7 in cash and more than 300 in markers with cards held as evidence.
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Elks Club
Keith C. Robinson
Alan L. Lilleden
Robert J. Schumm
St. Andrews
Eugene L.,hardtaker
Holiday
Kerry S. Loeb
Scott Belt
Belt
Sheriff's Office
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Mike Elwell
Rex Johnson
Colinman
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Tonganoxie
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Dean Schuster
Corps
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William H. Seward
Andrew Johnson
Alaska
Russia
West
28Th St
Terrace Lawrence
Ted. Talmon
Chad Lawton
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
GOP
Edmund S. Muskie
Planning Commission
University Motors
Iowa
Pickens
Schumm
Kaw River Bridge
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