Garwood Says People To Be His Judge
Greensburg Indiana AP Marine Pfc Robert Garwood denies desertion during nearly 14 years in Southeast Asia and says he will let the American people judge his actions. He recalls fear of Vietcong custody and says he does not worry about punishment.
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Greensburg
Ind
Robert Garwood
United States
Southeast Asia
Garwood
America
Vietnam
Defense Department
U.S
Bergland
Heavy Opposition To Farm Changes
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland pushes for basic farm policy changes to aid smaller family farms but warns of heavy partisan attacks next year. He notes current supports favor large producers and urges discussion of social and economic costs and resource limits.
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Washington
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Kansas City
U.S
America
Women’s National Democratic Club
United States
White House
Congress
Carter
Kansans Await Fate From Teamster Strike
Kansas officials say the week-long Teamsters strike has yet to affect most businesses with only about 150 layoffs reported, while industries warn they are on the brink of shutdowns next week. Wichita major employers report no layoffs, Dillon Stores notes good supply, GM plants run on day-to-day shifts, grain trade largely unaffected as rail carriers handle shipments.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Fred Rice
State Department of Human Resources
Rice
Wichita
Aircraft Industries
Coleman Co
Dillon Stores
General Motors
Kansas City
Missouri
State Line
Jim Hughes
Rod Turnbull
Kansas City Board of Trade
Downburst Season Confronts Aircraft
Washington AP report details newly documented air downdrafts called downbursts, defined as wind descending at 12 feet per second or more. Dr. T Theodore Fujita notes 10 downbursts in Chicago over 40 days, with summer as peak. Authorities debate the phenomenon while pilots face potential danger from these 3 to 5 mile wide, 10 to 15 minute events.
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Washington
T. Theodore Fujita
University of Chicago
Fujita
National Science Foundation
Chicago
National Transportation Safety Board
Ed Slattery
Transportation Safety Board
Braniff
Statewide Driver License Photo Law Sets Fees and Savings
Kansas Gov. John Carlin signed a law mandating color photos on all driver licenses effective July 1. Officials estimate annual administration savings around $60,000 with a photo fee likely under 50 cents. Exemptions cover out of state residents with Kansas licenses. No extra staff or new equipment expected. stations may extend hours to accommodate workers.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Kansas
John Bottenberg
Bottenberg
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