Crime and Fire Statistics for 1981 Reported
The 1981 accidents totaled 583, down 8 percent from 1980’s 634, amid selective enforcement and radar use at busy intersections. Total accident damages reached $378,858 with 1 fatal, 84 personal injuries, 92 total injured, and 258 property damage over $300. Fire runs were 211 with $598,354 in losses, no fatalities, 39 structure fires, 59 miscellaneous fires, 113 other calls. Sheriff data adds four crisis reports, two child abuse cases, nine other criminal cases, six narcotics cases, and 24 DWI arrests.
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Colby Farmer enters GOP governor race in Kansas
Ron Abbetson a 41 year old Colby farmer and KSU fraternity brother of Gov John Cartin, announced from Topeka that he will seek the Republican nomination for governor. He vows strong leadership during an economic crisis, plans fulltime campaigning, and emphasizes agriculture as his top priority while opposing new taxes. He trails two declared rivals and anticipates others may join the field.
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Second Clerk Murdered In Great Bend
A female liquor store clerk, Sarah Wittig, 62, was stabbed to death during an apparent robbery at Boger Retail Liquor in Great Bend Kansas. Police linked the case to a similar fatal shooting at another liquor store, and two Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents joined the inquiry. Authorities increased liquor store surveillance and considered after dark closures.
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Poll Shows Modest Optimism On Economy and Reagan’s Role
An AP NBC News poll of 1,597 adults finds 46 percent rate Reagan as good or excellent president, 35 percent for economy, and 34 percent foresee a general economy improvement next year. Majority doubt a president can curb unemployment, inflation, or interest rates, though some believe Reagan will.
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Perent
Bush Says Reagan Will Stick To Economic Plan
Vice President George Bush told about 1,000 at a Kansas City luncheon that gains in the economy show Reagan will stay the course despite critics. He cited slower CPI rise and lower prime rate as signs of improvement, while noting pressure to abandon reform. He also addressed Poland and Central American issues, urging support and leadership from the administration.
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