Docking Considers Senate Bid Amid Kansas Ties
Gov. Robert Docking, Kansans four terms, leans toward running for the U.S. Senate. He says he could adjust to being one of 100 senators and would aim to represent Kansas well, acknowledging a possible race against incumbent Bob Dole. Docking notes his private life, national issues, and past Washington experience as foundations for a potential seat.
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Topeka. Kan
Kansas
U.S. Senate
Robert Docking
Docking
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
Letter alleges dockings deal to fund Docking campaign
Senator Bennett released an anonymous letter claiming Marshall & Brown Architects would finance Governor Docking s 1972 re election in exchange for the KU Medical Center contract in Kansas City. The missive links Ken McLain and Norbert Sidorowicz to bid handling and notes Christiansen Barc lay & Shaw as campaign financiers. Bennett plans to present the letter to a Shawnee County grand jury probing the 1972 award while Docking aides dismiss it as a rumor.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Overland Park
Robert Docking
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Bennett
Kansas Senate
Shawnee County
Vern Miller
Medical
Grand Jury
Johnson County
Kansas
Kansas University Medical Center
Marshall & Brown Architects, Inc
Docking
Christenson-Barclay & Shaw
Broadway
Marshall & Brown
Ken McClain
Sidorowicz
Kenneth R. McLain
Norbert Sidorowicz
McLain
Marshall & Brown of
Kansas, Inc
Shaffer
Withdrawal Talks Progress Slowly
TEL AVIV AP Israel's chief of staff cites a possible agreement for withdrawing Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal by mid January or early February. Lt Gen David Alazar said negotiators in Geneva were instructed to prepare details, not working formulas, as government delays proposals awaiting Dec 31 elections and potential cabinet shifts under Premier Golda Meir.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Suez Canal
David Alazar
West Bank
Canal
Geneva
Golda Meir
Holiday Purchases At Record Pace
New York reports show Americans spent hundreds of millions on gifts despite high prices and winter storms. Retailers nationwide say holiday sales reached record highs with strong year long gains, though inflation and energy concerns muted some growth. Weather disruptions and oil shortages influenced buying, boosting demand for warm items like heaters and sweaters. Major chains such as Bloomingdales Saks and J L Hudsons posted notable gains, while K Mart in the Midwest saw sales ahead of last year though below its usual pace.
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New York
Associated Press
Bloomingdales
Titche’s
Dallas
East Coast
Richard G. Shapiro
Gimble Bros
New York - Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Saks
S.S. Kresge
Kmart Discount
Detroit
J.L. Hudson's Co
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Broadway
May Co
Los Angeles
Gas Rationing On Stand By Basis
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a stand by system for gasoline rationing with three month coupons printed and contact with states for prep. The plan could cost about 1.5 billion dollars yearly, with drivers facing a 1 dollar monthly ration book unless Congress funds it. He said the system not ready before March 1 and emphasized prudence if supply improves. He noted residual oils would be diverted to New England and air fuel allocations altered. heating cuts and school driving discouraged to save fuel.
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Washington
Federal Energy
William E. Simon
Simon
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Congress
New England
Former OU Man Missing Since November
Melvin Woodard a former Ottawa University student is missing after walking out of a St Louis Veterans Hospital on November 27 while receiving treatment for a low spirits mental condition. His wife Marsha says he attended OU until last spring and worked at Safeway. The couple moved to St Louis in early November for hospital care. Woodard is about 5 7 and 159 pounds. Anyone with information should contact Mrs Woodard at 5564 Chamberlain St Louis Mo 63112.
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Ottawa University
Melvin Woodard
St. Louis
Marsha
Safeway
Woodard
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House
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Arkansas River Basin Development Association
George Docking
United States
Deal
McClain
James Shaffer
Venezuela
Hugo Perez la Salvia
Mines and Hydrocarbons
Cost of Living Council
Federal Energy Office
Ottawa
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