Kansas Tax Preview Fails To Deliver Clear Action In 1981
Gov. Carlin and lawmakers debate highway funding and a major overhaul of school finance. A 2-cent sales tax hike is proposed to fund education. reappraisal and property tax shifts remain contentious. Bipartisan support is uncertain as session opens January 12 with limited likely action.
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Topeka
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John Carlin
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House
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Fugitive Vesco Seeks Bahamian Political Asylum
In Nassau Bahamas former U S financier Robert Vesco appeals to the Bahamian government not to expel him and to grant asylum after breaking a two year silence. He fears being spirited away or kidnapped to the United States for political reasons.
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United States
Vesco fights deportation over $224 million looting claim
Vesco, a 45 year old fugitive wanted by U.S. authorities since 1974, faces expulsion from the Bahamas after admitting plans to fight deportation. He has lived there since 1978 and appeals for political asylum while Bahamian officials set a 30 day deadline. The U.S. accuses him of looting Investors Overseas Services of $224 million and links a 1972 Nixon campaign donation to efforts to drop charges.
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Vesco
U.S
Investors Overseas Services
Labor and Home Affairs
Clement Maynard
Richard M. Nixon
Polish Supreme Court Adjourns Farmers Union Appeal
In Warsaw the Polish Supreme Court paused deliberations on private farmers forming an independent union delaying a potential new strike. Judge Antoni Filcek said next session date would be announced later as officials seek official Polish translations of several international labor conventions. Lawyers remain optimistic a favorable ruling may come eventually.
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Warsaw
Poland
Supreme Court
Antoni Filcek
Carter Criticizes Admin After Iran Crisis Fallout
CHICAGO AP President Carter says his administration suffered from lousy execution and too many voices, with National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski blamed for intraparty chaos. Hodding Carter portrays Brzezinski as a disruptive force while Vance faced similar infighting and resignation.
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Chicago
Carter
National Security
Zbigniew Brzezinski
State Department
Hodding Carter
Tower of Babel
Brzezinski
Vance
Iran
Edmund Muskie
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Officials Seek Airplane Near Madison Kansas
Sheriff's deputies with Highway Patrol troopers and an Army Fort Riley helicopter hunted a wooded area near Madison after witnesses said a light plane crashed near midnight along the Greenwood County Lyon County line. Fog hampered search. FAA spokesman said no missing plane report but flight plan filing may be missing.
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Greenwood County
Lyon
Emporia
Madison
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Fort Riley
Ben Morrow
Federal Aviation Administration
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