Un-Headline Top 9 of 1977 in Kansas Features
A satirical roundup lists Kansas Un-Stories from 1977 led by Gov. Bennett in the pottie patrol and Susan Ford at KU. It recalls Susan Ford dropping out, Kansas being declared dull, and a string of quirky political and media episodes across Topeka and state media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Becker
Kansas Features & News
Kansas
Gerald Ford
Susan
Gov
Bennett
Interstate 70
Howard Johnson
Susan Ford
Kansas University
Secret Service
Topeka
Business Lunch Deduction Faces Political Battle
Washington AP reports the Carter administration seeks to limit deductible business lunches to half their cost, aiming to curb lavish expense accounts. The proposal faces strong opposition from business and labor groups while recalling Kennedy and McGovern eras and stirring a broader tax reform fight.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
White House
John F. Kennedy
McGovern
Agreements Set to Subpoena Park in Influence Buying Case
The United States and South Korea plan Friday agreements to have Tongsun Park investigated in Seoul and then testify in Washington court proceedings. The 42 year old rice dealer would gain immunity from prosecution and could return to Korea after testifying, with no confirmation on congressional interview terms. Park, a former Washington socialite, fled abroad as probes began and faces 36 counts including conspiracy and mail fraud.
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Seoul
South Korea
United States
Tongsun Park
Capitol Hill
Park
Washington
Korea
Grain Elevator Blast Kills At Least 15 In Galveston
An explosion at the Farmer's Export Co grain elevator in Galveston killed at least 15 workers and injured 22. Fire officials said the blast was definitely accidental and considered two possible causes involving a spark from a railroad engine or a top-of-elevator switch shorting. Rescue efforts continued as authorities believed three workers remained missing beneath rubble amid ongoing fires and rain.
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Galveston
Texas
A.D. Carroll
E.E. Burke
Galveston County Sheriff's Office
Farmer's Export Co
Heloise Cruse, famed Hints From Heloise columnist dies
Heloise Cruse, author of Hints From Heloise, died of heart trouble at Baptist Hospital in San Antonio at age 58. Known for a daily household tips column carried in over 600 newspapers, she will be succeeded by her daughter Ponce Cruse who had been helping write it under the name Heloise IT. Funeral plans were not announced.
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San Antonio
Texas
Heloise Bowles
Heloise
Heloise Cruse
Baptist Hospital
King Features
Allan Priaulx
New York
Priaulx
Probate notices for Ruby P. O'Brien and Bertha M. Dawson estates
In Franklin County Kansas the estate of Ruby P O'Brien deceased is probated with Neal B Baxter appointed administrator on December 1 1977 and letters issued December 1 1977 all creditors must file claims within six months from first publication and attorneys Skoog Latimer Ottawa Kansas listed Roy W Bixler appointed administrator for Bertha M Dawson deceased claims due within six months from first publication both notices advise interested parties to govern themselves accordingly
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Ruby F. O'Brien
State of Kansas
Neal B. Baxter
Ruby P. O'Brien
Bertha M. Dawson
Roy W. Bixter
Ray W. Bixler
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OSU
Grizzly Adams
Sen
Pearson
James Pearson
Kennedy
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George McGovern
House Ethics Committee
Stasyau LA
Cama
Sarler Ue
ED Salat
Cher
Elec
Soh
Devel
Utrale
Aror
Nep Tire
Ban Ano
Greater Ottawa Chamber of
Skoog & Latimer
Ottawa
Kan
Attys
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Richard O. Skoog
S. Main St
Attys. Far Admin
Uinsertion
Ottawa Herald
Personals
Alcoholic Anonymous
Parsons
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