Mystery prisoner in jail baffles sheriff in Kansas
A quiet case unfolds in Holton as Lorenzo, a mute man detained since November, defies identification despite probes by immigration officials and social services. Deputies speculate on his origins while anthropologists offer Mexican Indian clues. Lorenzo remains in custody amid ongoing investigations.
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Oklahoma Editorials Focus on Tuition and Fees
Oklahoma editorial writers discuss tuition policy after a court ruling. The Daily Oklahoman notes a lower court decision challenges next month’s Legislature to settle who sets tuition and fees. The NOVATA STAR cites a $500 annual student fee cap, risking multi‑million deficits without a legislative fix.
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Oklahoma Lets Beer Age Rules Stand Unchanged
Tulsa Tribune notes a Supreme Court ruling that Oklahoma may not set different beer ages by gender, urging a uniform age of 21 for beer and hard liquor. Tulsa World calls the decision sane amid long legislative resistance. ENID News cites flaws in the auto tag system and patronage in Democratic state senate hiring.
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Pope Paul VI urges defense of the Christian family
In Rome the Pope calls for devotion to preserving family unity and stability amid threats to its sanctity. He cites divorce abortion and contraception as forbidden by the church while praising the family as an ideal. The message coincides with the Feast of the Holy Family.
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Ford Still Intends To Ask Congress For Tax Cuts
President Ford says his main achievement was healing a divided nation and his biggest disappointment was not turning the economy around quickly enough. He plans to ask Congress, meeting Jan 4, for tax cuts via higher personal exemptions and lower corporate rates. He warns Carter will face difficulty keeping campaign promises once in office.
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