Unexploded pipe bomb found under Hutchinson patrol car
A patrol officer found a foot long metal pipe bomb under a Hutchinson police cruiser in the Law Enforcement Center lot. It was filled with gunpowder and a partially burned fuse. Chief Heidebrecht warned the device could have caused severe harm to officers and property if it exploded. No suspects were identified.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Kan
Law Enforcement Center
Jack Heidebrecht
Heidebrecht
State attorney general sues Arkansas City resort company
Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan announced a Cowley County suit against Recreational Adventures of Kansas, alleging misrepresentations at Grouse Creek Resort near Arkansas City. Consumers report losses from 300 to 3000 dollars as free gifts prove worthless and resale contracts incur a 10 percent fee. the suit seeks stop orders, restitution, investigative fees, and penalties up to 2000 dollars per violation.
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Arkansas City
Topeka
Kan
Robert Stephan
Cowley County
Coun
Winfield
Recreational Adventures of Kansas, Limited
Grouse Creek Reson
Stephan
Grouse Creek Resort
Slattery mulls governor bid in 1990 Kansas race
Rep. Jim Slattery said in a telephone interview he is seriously considering running for Kansas governor in 1990. He noted concerns about leadership and the need for direction, without naming Gov. Mike Hayden. He plans to visit all parts of the state before deciding by summer.
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Slattery
Lawrence
Kan
Jim Slattery
Kansas
Mike Hayden
Experts say Wolf Creek nuclear power costs rise for KG E customers
An expert hired by the Citizens' Utility Ratepayers Board testifies that Kansas Gas and Electric Co. customers could pay between 937 million and 1.7 billion more for Wolf Creek electricity over its life due to nuclear versus coal operation. The testimony accompanies a Corp Commission show cause order about refunding 6.4 million in excess energy costs tied to outages. Technical hearings are set for May 14 with no public hearing scheduled.
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Topeka, Kan
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Wolf Creek
Charles Romanoff
New York City
Kg&e
Corporation Commission
KCC
Wichita
Burlington
CUQB
Finney Opposes Abortion Despite Pro-Choice Rally Speech
State Treasurer Joan Finney, a Catholic and opponent of abortion, told anti abortion groups she has not changed her stance even after addressing a pro-choice rally at the Kansas Capitol. She cited her support for the Equal Rights Amendment and spoke on women's economic destiny. Helen DeWitt of Right to Life questioned why Finney spoke at the event after backing her in treasurer races.
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Finney
Topeka
Kan
Joan Finney
Capitol
Helen DeWitt
Hays
Right To Life of
Kansas
South
U.S. Supreme Coun
Education board censures member over derogatory remark
Evelyn Whitcomb, a 77 year old Wichita member of the Kansas Board of Education, is censured for calling Wichita superintendent Stuart Berger an Eastern Jew. The board stripped her of committee roles and barred representation at non monthly meetings. Richard Peckham resigned from the board amid action.
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Overland Park, Kan
Kansas Board of Education
Evelyn Whitcomb
Wichita
Stuart Berger
Board of Education
Whitcomb
Richard Peckham
Andover
Wichita Eagle Beacon
Downey and Fein clash on TV regulation at forum
Downey Jr. and former FCC lawyer Bruce Fein debated broadcasting regulation at a bicentennial forum in Albany. Downey, usually combative on his show, advocated minimal government control while Fein urged tighter standards. Civil dialogue prevailed despite sharp ideological differences.
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Albany
N.Y
Morton Downey Jr
Downey
Federal Communications Commission
U.S
Bruce Fein
Fein
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