Multiple Local Incidents Reported In County and City
The brief items describe a Snoopy bank theft of about 300 dollars from Max Roberts’s home, vandalism to a car at Sandra Hayes’s residence, a foiled jacket shoplifting at Montgomery Ward, and a wristwatch found at the courthouse. Births and court actions include several new births and dismissals or convictions for DUI related charges. County Commission Monday agenda noted with insurance, phone systems, and meetings with officials.
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Max Roberts
SE 5Th
Roberts
Sandra Hayes
Duncan
Montgomery Ward and Co
8Th
Oak
Brian Johnson
Dorth Coombs Insurance
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Commission
Dick Morgan
Mel Gradert
Kurt Booe
Jack Barnes
Two Wichita men convicted of night club murder
John Robert White and James S. Stewart, both from Wichita, were found guilty by a Sedgwick County jury of murdering night club musician Claude Ray Faulkner. The report also notes related DWI and vehicle charge outcomes for several others and lists warranty deeds and marriage licenses.
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Wichita, Kan
Wichita
Claude Ray Faulkner
John Robert White
James S. Stewart
Sedgwick County
Fatal two killed in Newton truck crash near Southeast Kansas
A Newton tractor-trailer driver Wesley Landes, 35, Newton, was uninjured as his vehicle rear ended a car driven by 71 year old Winifred Buchanan of St. Paul, pushing it into a ditch where it killed a highway worker and Buchanan. Leon James, 27, Eric, also died.
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Newton
Deiver
Kansas
Winifred Buchanan
St. Paul
Leon James
Eric
Associated Press
Wesley Landes
Markets slip as rates concern overshadow gains
U S stocks drift lower amid rate hike fears after Fed money supply hits a record. Avon Products rises on block trade. Peabody fire damages Van Tuyl home. Connie Crockett convicted in Wichita manslaughter case. Kansas cattle and hog quotes listed with Chicago futures noted. Local grain and livestock markets included.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve
Fed
Avon
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Higher state revenues seen for Kansas in 1977 forecast
State economists and university analysts project total state treasury revenue of 754.2 million dollars for fiscal year 1977 with personal income growth around seven percent in 1976. Despite the brighter outlook, Gov. Bennett cautions that potential loss of federal revenue sharing and future obligations could consume the gains.
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Topeka
Kan
State Treasury
State Department of Revenue
State Budget Division
Legislative Research Department
Robert B. Docking
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Kansas
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
Poll favors Reagan in Gallup lead over Ford for GOP nomination
A Gallup poll taken Nov 21 24 shows Ronald Reagan leading Gerald Ford 40 to 32 percent among GOP voters with a preference. Reagan adviser Lyn Nofziger notes the race is still early with Feb 24 primary dates ahead. Ford aides dismiss the figures as a temporary gain from Reagan's candidacy announcement.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
California
Ford
Reagan
Lyn Nofziger
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
William Greener
Howard Callaway
New Hampshire
Deaths Burial for Marion S Funk Set for Greenwood
Marion S Funk death notice updates funeral plans stating burial will occur at Greenwood Cemetery rather than the originally announced location. No additional details provided.
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Marion S. Funk
Greenwood Cemetery
Sedgwick School District Loses Most Insurance Coverage
The Sedgwick district announced cancellation of all insurance except for administrative staff effective January 7. Insurance supplier losses may push providers from the field, raising concerns as bidders seek a 30 day extension and a gap in coverage between bid opening on December 20. Hillsboro bids for vocational building expected December 22.
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Sedgwick
Lauren Gaddis
Institutional Insurance
The Last Rhino at Newton Public Library Film Program
The Newton Public Library screens The Last Rhino on Monday for the kids film program. The show starts at 3 30 p m.
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Newton Public Library
New in Town Greeting Service Established
The greeting program launched by Mrs. Therran Gaines offers gifts and information for new families and newlyweds. Contact 283.8338 for details and participation.
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Therran Gaines
Indian trio convicted in firearms trafficking case
Three Indians were found guilty by a federal jury in Wichita on transporting firearms illegally from South Dakota to Kansas. Robideau, DeMarinas, and Charles faced multiple counts, with Robideau also charged as a felon and fugitive. Sentences could reach up to 80 years for Robideau and 75 years for the other two.
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Wichita, Kan
South Dakota
Kansas
Robert Eugene Robideau
Pine Ridge
S.D
Keith C. DeMarrnas
Waubay
Norman Charles
Rosebud
Darlene P. Nichols
Shawnee
Okla
FBI
Pine Ridge Reservation
Oregon State Prison
Robideau
DeMarinas
Charles
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Daily Record
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David Druse
N. Pine
Robert Edward
Axtell Christian Hospital
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Robert L. Good
Hesston
Matthew Aaron
Bethel Deaconess Hospital
Joseph F. Kennedy
Miranda Elizabeth
Carl H. Rupp
Moundridge
Rupp
Ermino M. Guerrero
Bruce L. Marcum
Florence
Robert D. McCurdy
Franklin Roy Deemer
Leonard Joseph Juhnke
Northwest Quarter
Jess J. Fisher
Karen S. Barden
Kenneth N. Kitson
Brenda K. Kitson
Hutchinson
Douglas A. Strecker
Gloria D. Eason
Donald I. Marler
Karla Kay Smith
Aviation Commission
City Commission
Asst. Atty
John R. Martin
Barbara
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Council
Legislative Branch
Glenn H. Ashcraft Jr
Joint Board of Zoning Appeals
Ashcraft
E. 5Th
High St
Gary Seitz
Halstead
Halstead Jaycees
KSU
Pam Reber
Ruth Hoeflin
Peabody
Connie Crockett
David Calvert
Mrs. Crockett
Kansas City
Chicago
Edward D. Jones and Co
Echlin
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NorSim
FMC
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IBM
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