Jones seeks attorney post in Newton on Republican ticket
John F. Jones II a Newton attorney filed Friday as a Republican candidate for county attorney. He practiced in Pratt and worked in physical therapy before turning to law. A Washburn Law School graduate with degrees from Northern Illinois University and Northwestern, he has held district and bar association roles and is active in Lions Elks Chamber groups. His wife is Susan Elliot.
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Susan Elliot
Newton resident Judith Calbert files for county treasurer
Mrs Judith Calbert a Newton resident and 1956 Newton High School graduate filed as a Democratic candidate for county treasurer. She owned Judy's children's shop 1966 to 1973 and holds multiple community roles and church affiliations. She and her husband Ronald live at 1116 Harrison with two sons Eric and Darin.
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First Presbyterian Church
Judge blocks Ford plan to end food stamp benefits
A federal judge ruled the Agriculture Department lacks authority to reorganize the food stamp program and halted the administration plan to cut benefits for about 4.14 million Americans and reduce those for another 4.42 million. The injunction delays implementation and paves the way for potential appeals.
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Caucus rooms become battlefields in GOP race
Ford edges Reagan in Iowa caucuses with 10 delegates to 8 and a total of 977 to 885 nationwide. Eighteen more delegates were to be chosen today as Ford leads Reagan by 92 points. 1,130 needed for nomination. Reagan heads to Spokane to address delegates while Carter consolidates at the Democratic side.
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Missouri
Viking Braking Maneuver Aims Mars Orbit In Crucial Step
In Pasadena AP reports Viking, launched 10 months ago, nears a critical braking burn to enter Mars orbit then study the landing region near a gigantic gorge. An onboard computer will steer this rare, high risk maneuver as two more firings refine the orbit and cameras prepare to observe the surface.
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Democrats press for reforms after Hays resignation
Democrats seek rapid House action on payroll and allowance reforms after Wayne Hays resigns as House Administration Committee chair. A task force will propose revisions next week, with full House action anticipated the following week.
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Hays
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Ohio
Trial ends for mercenaries in Angola massacre case
The trial of 13 mercenaries concluded as Tony Callan admitted guilt in the massacre of 14 British mercenaries and the deaths of an Angolan soldier and a civilian. He said I am responsible and I gave the...
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Angola
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Callan
Costas Georgiou
da Silva
Daniel Gearhart
Kensington
Gary Acker
Sacramento
Calif
Gustavo Grillo
Jersey City
N.J
Evacuation Delay as Fighting Rages Outside Beirut
Fierce fighting near Beirut forced a 24 hour postponement of the evacuation of 140 Americans from Lebanon. The convoy, arranged with PLO assurances, was halted after security could not be guaranteed. U.S. and British officials planned a new effort for Sunday.
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Lebanon
Ron Nessen
Palestine Liberation Organization
Damascus
U.S
Ford
Brent Scowcroft
Henry Kissinger Nessen
South Central Weather Forecast Brightens Weekend
Sunny and warmer today and Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 70s today and low to mid 80s Monday. Clear and cool tonight with low 50s. Winds light and variable. Humidity 44.50. High 73 85. Barom 30.19 to 30.40. Low 48 47. Wind N10 28 NW 8.10. 1PM 770 Moisture 0.
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The Kansan asks What part of a newspaper do you read first
The Kansan asks readers which section they start with when opening a newspaper, inviting opinions on the most engaging or informative part of the paper.
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