Kansas Senate edges toward death penalty easing in 1979
In Kansas the Senate shifts once wary toward capital punishment as Merrill Wertz replaces a vocal opponent, giving death penalty advocates an estimated 20 votes in the 40-member chamber. Senate President Doyen says passage could be possible this session, citing brutal recent murders as persuasive examples to sway undecided senators.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Senate
Kansas
State
Senate
Merrill Wertz
Junction City
Wertz
Donn Everett
Manhattan
Ross Coyen
Doyen
Capital Reportedly Captured Cambodia In Disarray
The United Front for National Salvation claimed Phnom Penh fallen and Pol Pot’s regime collapsed, while analysts doubted full control and warned the conflict could draw in powers. Vietnam and China challenged the ruling government as Prince Sihanouk and leaders speculated on the fate of Cambodia.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Vietnam
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Pol Pot
Siem Reap
Heng Samrin
United Front For National Salvation
Pol Pot-Ieng Sary
Carter
Caribbean
Guadeloupe
White House
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Soviet Union
China
Washington
State Department
Jack Cannon
Carlin Sworn In As Kansas' 40th Governor Inauguration
John William Carlin Jr. takes office in Topeka pledging fair, prudent fiscal policy and government living within its means. He vows to tackle a difficult task as he and five other state officers, judges, and education board members are sworn in, with former governors Landon and Docking in attendance.
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Topeka
Kan
John William Carlin Jr
Kansas
Carlin
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
State Board of Education
Alfred G. Schroeder
Paul V. Dugan
Robert T. Stephan
Jack H. Brier
Joan Finney
Fletcher Bell
Supreme Court
Kay McFarland
Richard W. Holmes
Court of Appeals
Bob Abbott
Corwin Spencer
Joe Haley Swinehart
Education Board
Denise Apt
John Bergner
Harold Crist
George Frey
Kay Groneman
Alf M. Landon
Robert B. Docking
London
Refinery Strike Still Possible Around Nationwide Walkout
AP reports oil workers were told to report to work while the threat of a 60,000 member refinery strike remains real. Union president A F Grospiron postponed a strike to review Amoco proposal. Gulf Oils Port Arthur refinery saw office workers joining pickets after midnight.
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Denver
A.F. Grospiron
Gulf Oil S
Port Arthur
Texas
Oil Workers’ Union
Riots Rage On In Iran and USCB 290 Meeting Notice
Tehran sees sporadic riots during a two day mourning period for hundreds killed in protests against the shah. Three figures report deaths and injuries as crowds clash with police while oil output slips and a new government forms. United States City school board meets at 7 30 p m at 420 S Main for contracts open enrollment and handicapped accessibility.
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U.S.C
S. Main
Tehran
Iran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Shah
Qom
Shahpour Bakhtiar
Bakhtiar
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Eugene Field Elementary School
Forest Park
Photos
Mike Gullett
Scott Smith
Carlin Takes
Saline County
Topeka Municipal Auditorium
Paul Haney
Ottawa
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