Sierra Club schedules public meeting on Lyons atomic waste plan
In Lyons Kansas the Kansas chapter of the Sierra Club will hold an April 24 meeting to discuss the Atomic Energy Commission proposal to store atomic wastes in abandoned local salt mines. Ron Baxter says several chapter members and possibly a national officer will attend. the group questions the study and flags potential danger while noting local sentiment favors economic benefits.
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Wichita Youth Released After Shotgun Slaying Probe
A 17 year old Wichita youth linked to the shotgun killing of his stepfather Rex J. Fishburn, 55, was released from custody as Sedgwick County prosecutors continue the investigation. Police say the victim was shot at his estranged wife Margaret's home. a 16 gauge shotgun was used. Juvenile Judge Michael Corrigan said the youth was released Wednesday at the county attorney's request.
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Tucker Named As Acting Sheriff In Stafford County
Acting Sheriff James Tucker appointed after Gary McKenzie resigns for health reasons. McKenzie was elected to a two year term in November. The Stafford County Republican central committee will meet to recommend a successor, but Gov. Docking may appoint without following that recommendation.
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Hall Nominates Ungerman for State Corrections Board
Gov David Hall named Tulsa attorney Irvine E Ungerman to fill the board seat vacated by Pat Malloy whose term expired Ungerman 62 a Leavenworth Kan native has practiced law in Tulsa since 1930 and serves as secretary director for Boulder Bank and Trust Co of Tulsa and general counsel for First Bank and Trust Co
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Colorado man charged with cattle theft in Pratt County
Clifford Thomas Henderson, 23, Commerce City, Colorado, is jailed in Pratt County on illegal possession charges after allegedly selling 13 head of cattle for more than 1200 dollars to Pratt Livestock Co. Authorities believe the cattle were stolen near Las Animas, Colorado, over the weekend.
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Boeing Cessna To Receive Funds For Aircraft Modifications
The Air Force has obligated 4.19 million dollars to extend modification work under existing contracts with Boeing and Cessna Aircraft in Wichita. Kansas politicians Pearson Dole and Shriver announced 3.58 million for Boeing B52G and B52H modification kits and 547 thousand dollars for Cessna windshield kits for the T37B jet.
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GI Views on Nixon Withdrawal Plan from Vietnam
AP dispatch finds GIs in Vietnam split on Nixon speech. Many want faster US withdrawal while some doubt South Vietnamese resilience without US aid. A few express support, including a retiring sergeant who declines to be named. Quotations show impatience for ongoing conflict and criticism of the war’s progress.
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Berkeley Ballot Box Victory Prompts City Shakeup Plan
Radical winners capture three of four council seats in Berkeley defeating old guard aims to overhaul the city charter and end the city manager system. They back neighborhood control, police restructuring, and broader participation while a top vote getter Edward Kallgren could swing council direction. May 1 transition could prompt a council successor appointment.
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Nixon Gambles Again With Political Future
President Nixon announced another Vietnam troop withdrawal, signaling a plan to reduce US forces by an average 14,200 monthly from now to December 1. He framed it as honoring his 1968 pledge to end American involvement, while facing renewed antiwar protests and a looming 1972 election.
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New Life For Ex Prisoner Fioramonti Released Early
James P. Fioramonti, 29, walks free from Stateville after 342 years of time credited for two robberies he says he did not commit. A co-defendant confessed last month to one robbery, exonerating Fioramonti and prompting Gov. Ogilvie to commute the remaining sentence and grant parole. He departs with pay, goes home to Chicago where his wife Lee Val and daughter Jamie greet him with relief.
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