Controversy Over Prison Ombudsman at Topeka Hearing
The hearing on Senate Bill 72 featured debate on creating a prison ombudsman. Proponents led by Forrest Swall argued the ombudsman strengthens credibility and rehabilitation, while warden R. J. Gaffney warned it could signal prison corruption and require a large staff. The bill would establish a corrections department and a governor accountable ombudsman option was contested. Douglas County contemplates a new judicial law enforcement building with a $3.2 million budget using revenue sharing to avoid tax impacts.
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Topeka
Senate
House
Federal ‘and State Affairs
Forrest Swall
Kansas University
Douglas County ‘Committee of
Swall
Gaffney
Wint Winter
Ottawa
Douglas County
Mayor Sees County Worry Over Ambulance Service
Lawrence officials clash over ambulance funding as Citizens Ambulance Service stops March 25. Commissioners seek private bids while county pledges to discuss financial responsibility and maintain service. Marcum and Ralston urge high standards and city subsidy increase to 40 000 annually.
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Lawrence
John Emick
Massachusetts
Steve Ralston
Ohio
Larry Marcum
Buford Watson
Douglas County Commission
Walter Cragan
Group to Survey Sidewalk Views Near 19th and 23rd
About 50 residents attended a Schwegler School meeting Tuesday night to back an opinion poll on an $85,000 skeletal sidewalk system. Landowners in the area bounded by 19th 23rd Iowa and Louisiana would receive mailings to gauge sentiment before a protest petition. A public hearing is set for the February 13 Lawrence City Commission meeting.
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Schwegler School
Lloyd Davies
W. 19Th
19Th
23Rd
Iowa
Louisiana
Lawrence
Four Men Arrested After $2800 Drug Purchase in Kansas City
At 2 a.m. Kansas officials arrested four Kansas City men after a $2800 drug buy that included about 23 pounds of marijuana and pills. All funds were recovered. Suspects are Robert M. Haynes 18 Ray G. St Aubyn 20 James B. Loving 19 Conrad Child 22. Charges of sale of drugs were being prepared. The buy occurred in a motel room and on the street. arrests in a basement apartment at 61st Street and Ann Street. High grade marijuana was seized and authorities noted larger quantities were possible.
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Topeka
Kan
Vern Miller
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Kansas City
Miller
Fred Howard
KBI
Wyandotte County
Robert M. Haynes
Ray G. St. Aubyn
James B. Loving
Conrad Child
Kaw
61St Street
Ann Street
Reed to Head Santa Fe Industries Leader with dual posts
John S. Reed elected chairman and CEO of Santa Fe Industries and remains president and CEO of the holding company and of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Effective February 1 he succeeds Ernest S. Marsh who retires January 31. Reed is a Yale graduate and Navy veteran born in 1917. He began at Santa Fe in 1939 and has held key transport roles including inspector in Amarillo. He and wife Marjorie live in Lake Forest Illinois with five children.
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Topeka
John S. Reed
Santa Fe Industries, Inc
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Yale University
Santa Fe
U.S. Navy
General Superintendent of Transportation
Chicago
Amarillo
Tex
CFCA Manager Details Emission Control Plan Progress
Allen Hoffman of CFCA reports tests show the plant’s emission control system is over 85 percent efficient, with plans to push toward 95 percent. Further equipment tweaks and tests are set for spring and summer, aiming for full operation by late 1974 amid ongoing public concern and energy considerations.
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Allen Hoffman
Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assa.ilant
Lawrence
CFCA
Hoffman
Kansas
Stennis Shot In Home Invasion Falls In Serious Condition
Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi was shot twice in a home invasion outside his Washington D C residence. He underwent surgery for wounds to the lower rib cage and left thigh and remained conscious with stable vital signs. Police sought two teenage suspects after the 7:40 p.m. attack as Stennis directed his wife to summon help.
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Washington
John C. Stennis
Senate
U.S
Stennis
Maj
Frank Garland
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David Owen
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Marsh
Hotchkiss School
Connecticut
Los Alamos Ranch School
Santa Fe, N. M
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Lake Forest, Ill
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