Kansas Democrats Face Convention Clash Over Delegates
In Topeka the Kansas Democratic convention splits between party leadership backing Docking aligned delegates and a McGovern movement led by Marvin Harder. Up for grabs are national committeeman and woman posts and five Miami Beach delegates amid a dispute pitting Harder against state chairman Norbert Dresling.
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Kansas Democratic Fight Shapes Up For McGovern Delegates
Kansas Democratic factions brace for a pre convention clash as Gov Docking hosts delegates at Cedar Crest while McGovern forces press for five uncommitted seats. Dreiling rejects a blackmail plan amid accusations of pressure and threats over delegate pledges.
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Hoffman Seeks GOP Nomination for Kansas Attorney General
Topeka Kansas April AP Rob ert E Hoffman 53 former assistant attorney general announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for attorney general He will use 23 years as a lawyer to run the office as chief attorney for a billion dollar annual Kansas government and to strengthen enforcement with local prosecutors He joined the AG staff in 1952 and has participated in most major cases including appeals before the Kansas Supreme Court such as the Perry Smith and Richard Hickock murder appeals.
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Missing wheat crop found on Iven farm near Okeene
Oscar Iven reported 30 to 45 acres of wheat left uncut near his fence five miles west of Okeene had been harvested by an unknown person while awaiting his return from lunch. Iven found the grain gone Tuesday and has no witnesses.
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Cocaine Use on the Rise Says Federal Agent
Federal narcotics agent Bill Clark reported an uptick in cocaine use across the United States during a two week drug abuse control program for 45 law officers from seven Midwest states. He noted cocaine's stimulant effect and low physical addictiveness, while stressing it remains classified as a dangerous drug on par with heroin and morphine.
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United States
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