Abuse Of The Elderly An Increasing Problem
Kansas City AP reports social workers warn of growing abuse and neglect of older adults by family. Laws protect children but not adults, leaving victims afraid to seek help. Cases include financial exploitation and withholding medical care, with elders often dependent on Social Security.
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Kansas City, Ma
Gramps
Olita Moe
Missouri Division of Family Services
Brian O’malley
Kansas City
Catholics Accused In Clinics Woes
Cleveland police probe possible link between weekend firebombing at Concerned Women's Clinic and a prior Columbus abortion clinic fire. A worker suffered chemical burns when a man threw a bag believed to contain gasoline. a device started the fire causing $30,000 damage. Abortion rights leaders blamed Catholic influence. church officials urged restraint and condemned violence.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Aurelia Elliott
Concerned Women's Clinic
Carolyn Buell
William Baird
New York City
Abortion Freedom League
Northern Ireland
Frank Kesem
Diocese of
Kesem
Cleveland Battalion
James Higginbotham
Higgenbotham
Christine Brim
National Abortion Rights Action League
Washington
New York
Omaha
Neb
Minneapolis
Anchorage
Alaska
Baltimore
Fairfax
To Honor Mrs Docking Fundraiser in Topeka
The Democratic Party will honor Virginia Docking at a March 11 fundraising dinner at the Ramada Inn Downtown Topeka. The $25 plate event at 6:30 p.m. is billed as nonpartisan and honors the former first lady for her graciousness and public service.
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Topeka
Kan
Democratic Party
Virginia Docking
Shawnee County
Robert E. Tilton
Tilton
Ramada Inn
KC Police Chief Faces Decision On Van Kirk Reinstatement
After two days of televised hearings, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners will decide by Wednesday whether to reinstate former Police Chief Marvin Van Kirk or uphold the firing. A probationary return was floated by Van Kirk’s lawyer and welcomed by the chief. A bomb threat caused a room clearing but yielded no danger. Van Kirk cited his education, 16 months service, and more than 300 public appearances as proof of fitness.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
Marvin van Kirk
van Kirk
Gwendolyn Wells
Collapse at Civic Center prompts mourning in Hartford
Three University of Connecticut psychiatrists report residents are grieving the 1,400 ton ice and snow caused roof collapse at the Civic Center Coliseum. They urge an information line and study the community stress wave while officials plan a rebuild to speed recovery.
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Hartford, Conn
Civic Center Coliseum
University of Connecticut
Allan Tasman
David Goldberg
Mahlon Hale
University
Health’ Center
Farmington
Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Robin Hogan
Civic Center
Frank Russo
Hartford
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