Drinking Age Under Scrutiny in Kansas Review
A Carlin committee urges a blue ribbon panel to study whether Kansas should raise the beer drinking age from 18 to 21. Judge Rohleder notes inconclusive research on effects and warns against a sweeping change. The plan faces student lobby opposition, while temperance groups back the idea. the report also proposes a driving while impaired charge for BAC of .05 or higher.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Kansas
Richard E. Taylor Jr
Kansans For Life
Tis Best
Herb Rohleder
Great Bend
Carlin Committee
Associated Students of Kansas
Washburn University
Taylor
Tylenol extortion suspect nabbed in New York
James Lewis, 36, wanted in the Tylenol murders case, was arrested after a librarian identified him at a New York Public Library reading table. He will be taken to Illinois for evaluation to confirm involvement among several suspects. Authorities noted his pattern of writing to newspapers and distributing photos to staff.
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New York
James Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
Chicago
New York Public Library
Kenneth Walton
FBI
United States
Walton
Tyrone Fahner
Fahner
Big Heist Probe Focuses On Armored Car Firm
In New York AP report, two masked men pulled off a record cash heist from Sentry Armored Car Courier Co, leaving up to 38 million in losses as authorities probe an inside job. The raid exploited a flat roof hatch and a silent alarm failure, while a lone guard and barking dogs were noted factors.
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New York
U.S
Alice McGillion
Skunk Run drainage project nears Phase II end
City officials say Phase II of the Skunk Run drainage program could finish by year end. Fifth and Hickory reopened to through traffic after nearly six months, while Fifth and Cedar await final work and curing. Concrete work continues on South Main 400 block as downtown revitalization proceeds.
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Skunk Run
Fifth
Hickory
East Fifth Street
Cedar
South Main
Campaign spending surpasses three million in Kansas governor race
Kansas records show Democratic Gov. John Carlin and Republican challenger Sam Hardage spent just over 3 million in primary and general campaigns, the highest total for any Kansas gubernatorial contest. Hardage loaned himself 177 thousand, total debt 525 thousand, while Carlin carried 68 thousand in debt and a cash balance around 21 thousand.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Sam Hardage
Kansas
Robert F. Bennett
Carlin
Hardage
Wichita
Senate Moves Fast On Farm Payment In Kind Plan
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a plan to remove roadblocks to Reagan's payment in kind program to cut 1983 crop production and reduce surpluses. Critics warn it lacks guidelines and could lower prices. administration aims for a two year span with targeted reductions in corn and wheat.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Reagan
Senate Agriculture Committee
John Melcher
D-Mont
Lesher
House Agriculture Committee
Kika de la Garza
Texas
Reagan Agrees To MX Compromise To Push Production
President Reagan backed a compromise to allow MX missile production while tying funds in the defense bill to a new basing plan. He must submit replacement basing details by March 1, with Congress given 45 days to act after receipt, and both chambers must approve.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
Senate
House
John Tower
Texas
Senate Armed Services Committee
Sanctions Against Poland To Continue In Rome
Secretary of State George P. Shultz said U S sanctions against Poland will stay in force until the military government acts beyond words toward freedom. He spoke in Rome after Warsaw hinted at suspending martial law by year end and possibly granting amnesty to political internees. The U S retaliated for the Dec 13 1981 crackdown on Solidarity.
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Rome
U.S
Poland
George P. Shultz
Warsaw
United States
Independent
Solidarity Union
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