Curt Opposes Marijuana Legalization in Kansas Session
Atty. Gen. Curt Schneider rejects removing criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana, calling it legalization and saying Kansans aren’t ready. He also backs restoring the death penalty for certain murders and advancing a state Department of Justice to centralize attorneys, plus mandatory prison terms for crimes using deadly weapons.
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Illinois Bell to unveil high capacity long distance system
Illinois Bell Telephone officials announced a $400 million electronic switching system that will quadruple long distance capacity. It can route up to 550000 calls per hour, about 150 per second, with expected annual savings of 1.9 billion beginning 1985. Initially it will connect Chicago area with Southern Illinois and parts of California, Florida and Ohio.
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Barrett Quits Kansas State University Post
Ernie Barrett resigned Monday from his Kansas State University post as assistant to the president for special projects effective January 31. Barrett, 42, said the move serves the best interests of all concerned after being fired as athletic director last month and then rehired for fundraising duties by University President Duane Acker. Acker expressed regret at the decision, noting Barrett’s fund raising abilities and the need for alumni support. Barrett, a former Kansas State All America and former Boston Celtics player, indicated he will consider future college athletics work amid several other employment opportunities.
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Massacre claimed by South Armagh group in Belfast
A group calling itself the South Armagh Republican Action Force claimed responsibility for the massacre of 10 Protestant textile workers returning home from work. Police say the same faction acts as a flag of convenience for the Provisional IRA. A caller to a Belfast paper delivered a code word and said the shootings were retaliation for the Reavey brothers and O'Dowd family killings, believed to be by Catholic gunmen.
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Car Sales Have Good December
DETROIT AP Domestic car sales rose 30 percent in mid-December from the prior year, marking the eighth straight period above year-earlier levels. Ford, GM, American Motors, and Chrysler reported gains, though GM lagged industry pace due to a strong 1974 mid-December. 1975 totals show improvement but end-year sales remain below 1974. SHADI GROWS HIS RUGS EL CERRITO Calif AP Colorful Persian rug art and a quilt are created among 8,000 plants in Sundar Shahi’s hillside garden, a costly hobby with extensive plant care and gopher control. Prices for plants run around 500 to 600 dollars for the project.
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Ottawa Environmental Review Clears Old North American Hotel Rehab
City of Ottawa finds no significant adverse environmental impact for releasing funds to rehabilitate the Old North American Hotel. No further review planned. Comments may be submitted at City Hall to the Office of the City Manager until January 12, 1976.
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