Legislature Week Brings Partisan Clash In Kansas
In the fourth week of the 1978 Kansas session political bickering dominated in the House as Democrats push to give local party members more voice in choosing county attorneys sheriffs and election commissioners. The Senate narrowly approves a rural doctor bill and blocks a proposed southeast Kansas turnpike. The House passes a plan to have county commissioners in the four largest counties appoint election officials and to change how vacancies in sheriff and county attorney offices are filled. County forecast calls for cloudy skies high mid 30s and a colder night with teens low.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
House
Senate
John Carlin
Reagan To Counter Carter With CBS TV Address
Former California governor Ronald Reagan will air a 30 minute CBS broadcast to rebut President Carter's fireside chat on the Panama Canal treaty. Reagan aides said taping will occur in Los Angeles with the program slated for 11 30 p m EST Wednesday. Senate insiders name Sen John Sparkman as nominal floor manager for two to five weeks of debate on the treaty.
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Washington
California
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Reagan
CBS
Los Angeles
Michael Deaver
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
John Sparkman
Robert Griffin
R-Mich
Sparkman
Panama
United States
Local Sobering Facts for Drivers Highlighted
A page three brief delivers sobering safety reminders for local drivers, emphasizing cautious behavior, seat belt use, speed limits, and vigilance at intersections to reduce crashes in the community.
OU Wins But OHS Stumbles In Basketball Action
In a tight basketball program matchup, Oklahoma University defeats an opponent while OHS falters. OU strengths include decisive offense and solid defense, while OHS shows inconsistency in scoring and ball movement. The game highlights shift in local sports standings on page 4.
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OHS
Laetrile Bill Advances to Legislature Next Week
A bill authorizing Laetrile treatment moves to the Legislature for debate and possible passage, signaling renewed attention to alternative cancer therapies. The measure outlines licensing, oversight, and funding details as lawmakers prepare for committee hearings.
World Viet envoy defies U.S. order to depart
A World Viet envoy refuses a U.S. demand to leave the country, intensifying diplomatic tension. Officials close to the matter report the envoy remains on the ground as negotiations continue, with no immediate withdrawal announced.
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U.S
Carter and Sadat Seek Breakthrough in Middle East Talks
At Camp David, President Carter and Egyptian President Sadat discuss resuming negotiations with Israel. They aim to address Palestinian self determination, Sinai settlements, and a path to a broader peace, while signaling a need for direct Egyptian–Israeli talks.
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Camp Davd
Carter
Middle East
Anwar Sadat
Tarael
Israel
Sadat
Sinai
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza
U.S
Farm Bureau And AAM Find Common Ground In Kansas
Leaders from the Franklin County Farm Bureau and American Agriculture Movement met to align goals on higher farm income and policy, with Armstrong stating Farm Bureau cannot endorse strikes due to laws. They discussed a 30 percent set aside, industry impacts, and cooperation over conflict, highlighting shared aims among farmers and supporters.
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Joanistas
Kansas Farm Bureau
American Agriculture Movement
Franklin County Farm Bureau
American Agriculture
Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Ron Dunbar
Art Shepherd
Lyon County Farm Bureau
John Junior Armstrong
Shepherd
Armstrong
Jim Kramer
AAM
Hugoton
Kansas
County Farm Bureau Board
Bill Grantow
Washington
Agriculture Department
Grange
NFC
Grantow
Larry Milliken
Princeton
Milliken
John Wiechman
George Meaney
Glenn Underwood
Underwood
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Jackson
LS Reggers
Carter, Sadat
Egypt
White House
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Congress
Gerald McCathern
Hereford
Texas
Bob Bergland
Wiechman
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