Hostage freed as carjackers surrender after 65 mile chase
In Los Angeles, two gunmen fleeing in a stolen pickup crashed and held a security guard hostage at the Hall of Records for nine hours. The hostage was escorted out unharmed as the suspects surrendered about 15 minutes later after a gunfight with police. Minor injuries reported among officers and bystanders.
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Stephan's stubborn climb from adversity to Kansas attorney general
Stephan faces federal perjury charges in his 11th year as Kansas attorney general. The profile traces his brutal path from a teen underdog who fought for a base spot to a long serving official with faith, family, and a fierce will to win. It notes his near-constant political battles, battles with cancer, and his plan to leave office in 1995 to teach and write.
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Wint Winter Jr
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Robert Taft Stephan Career and Cancer Battle Timeline
Robert Taft Stephan, born January 16 1933 in Wichita, studied at multiple universities and became attorney general in 1979. He battled cancer for seven years, endured chemotherapy, and faced two perjury charges from separate lawsuits while remaining determined to stay in office. His record includes consumer protection enforcement and open meetings advocacy, with ongoing controversy over pension fund investments and a 1988 breach of contract case.
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Don
Wichita
Julia
West
Taft
Wichita North High School
Tyler Lockett
Supreme Court
Winter
Specious claims on interim committees debated in Topeka
In a Capitol commentary, the author rebuts Sen Doug Walker on interim legislative committees. They compare costs from 1992 to 1993, defend the value of interim hearings, and argue that these sessions helped start the 1993 legislature on time while saving money. The piece notes bipartisan context and invites public input via contact details.
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Summer session stalls as crime bills lead agenda
A summer schedule fails to speed Senate work in the first week of the 1994 session. Only one committee bill heard, while crime dominates the agenda with three anti crime proposals. Bills tighten handgun possession by youths, require parent presence at juvenile court, and open juvenile records. Governor Finney proposes a 7.16 billion budget with 6 percent increase, keeping a 253 million ending balance and no tax rise. Public contact details for Rep. Finney included.
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