Carter strengthens bid with 13 Kansas delegates
Kansas Democrats awarded 13 of 27 delegates to Jimmy Carter as he moved closer to the Democratic presidential nomination. The balance split with 11 uncommitted, two for Morris Udall, and one for Henry Jackson. Seven more delegates await selection at the June 5 state convention in Topeka.
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Third District Democratic Convention Holds Picked Delegates
At the Kansas City Kansas Third District gathering five delegates were chosen for the July national convention in New York. One Douglas County alternate pledged to Udall was selected, with Barry Shalinsky named as Udall delegate and James Logan as a Carter delegate. Uncommitted delegates led the tally, while Udall and Carter each drew support from limited quarters across the district.
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Overland Park
Kansas University
Johnson County
Fred Harris
James Logan
Kansas University Law School
Thomas Lally
Verdis Robinson
Martha Dexter
Prairie Village
Harris
Four Democratic candidates cautious on pushing black VP pick
In Charlotte, four presidential hopefuls Carter Brown Church and Udall faced a mild caucus session on nominating a black running mate. Udall avoided a flat commitment while Brown and Church supported a color blind stance. Carter urged focusing on leadership over race.
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Lawrence City Commission to discuss labor issue agenda
The Lawrence City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to hear more on the labor issue following last week’s dismissal of Dennis Smith, president of the sanitation workers association now tied to the Teamsters. Several KU figures and union supporters are slated to speak as the panel reviews related agenda items.
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Rains May Hike Kansas Wheat Yield
Tom Roberts of the Kansas Wheat Improvement Association reports recent rains could add three to four bushels per acre to the state crop. A Wichita to Liberal wheat tour notes the April yield estimate at 26 bushels per acre, with possible total production of 320 to 330 million bushels, though drought in some areas tempers optimism. Officials urge caution and mention possible crop damage relief needs.
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Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
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Johnson
KU Keeps Parking Fees Flat While Planning Pass Tariff
Kansas University Chancellor Archie Dykes won approval to not raise annual parking rates for Lawrence campus but endorsed a $5 charge for campus passes granting inner campus access. Stationed in Salina, he backed the pass fee despite council’s rejection of broader rate hikes. experts warn potential across the board increases next year. Lake Perry fishing cited as crappie rampage with hot spots listed in Rock and Slough Creek areas. fish found 2 to 15 feet deep, near shore, mainly on minnows or yellow jigs.
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School of Pharmacy
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Bill Scott
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Ole Man
Stabbing Victim Dies in Topeka, Likely Revenge Killing
Police hunt a 31 year old suspect in the stabbing death of Emilio Zaragoza 29 of Emporia. The slaying occurred Sunday morning in Topeka as Zaragoza visited a woman. Police describe the act as revenge jealousy type and note Sunday was Zaragoza birthday.
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New food stamp rules would remove many from aid
Washington reports new food stamp rules target 5.3 million removals by September 1977 and raise flat stamp costs. A standard $100 monthly deduction replaces complex eligibility tables, with $125 for those over 65. Strikers face 90 day wait to apply.
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Journal-World writers win state awards in Dodge City and Kansas City
Journal-World staffers earned honors at two press gatherings. Tonda Rush received the sweepstakes from Kansas Press Women in Dodge City for multiple pieces including a feature on Judge Frank Gray and a profile on The Watchman, plus a kidnap interview and court reform piece. Marshall Fine won for KU Medical Center burn treatment feature at the Kansas AP event in Kansas City.
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Wichita
Ralph Gage
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Junction City
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Institute For Social and Environmental Studies
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Dwayne Sackman
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
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