DPS Makes 6 Arrests After Overnight Break-ins and Fraud
DPS reports six suspects detained in Missouri Kansas fraud and burglary cases within 24 hours. Three men aged 17 and 19 were caught after a break-in at OH Pawn Shop in Lawrence. A 14-year-old Ottawa boy linked to National Sign Company break-ins was also arrested, along with Jerry R. Letterman, 37, Conway Missouri, held on a Springfield fraud warrant after opening $100 accounts and allegedly $20,000 stolen.
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Missouri
Kansas
Department of Public Safety
OH Pawn Shop
Main
Ottawa
National Sign Company Inc
N. Main
Jerry R. Letterman
Conway
Springfield
Frank Padilla
Padilla
Tim Graves
Larry Wilson
Lawrence
Miles
Calvin BE
Yakle
Letterman
Tony DeLaTorre
DPS
DelaTorre
DeLa Torre
Two Kansas City men jailed after Lawrence bank robbery
David Jackson Jr. and Eric Styles were charged with multiple counts after a Monday robbery at the First National Bank of Lawrence South Branch. About $28,659 was recovered within 90 minutes. Bond totals $325,000. Styles held on $150,000 and Jackson on $175,000. preliminary hearing set for Feb 4.
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Lawrence, Kan
Kansas City
Jackson
Styles
Douglas County
Mike Malone
Clerks Offer Scholarships Help Students With Education Costs
Franklin County clerk Laura Sutton offers scholarships for up to 15 Kansas students in political science history or communications, totaling about 7000 dollars. Allen County clerk Jean Barber chairs the committee. applications due March 25 with winners announced in April. The program, supported by NES, has distributed nearly 29000 dollars since it began, with executive director Bob Flaherty in New York expected to present checks.
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Franklin County
Laura Sutton
Kansas
Kansas County Clerks’ Association
Hutchinson
Allen County
Jean M. Barber
Sutton
Iola
News Election Service
NES
Associated Press
United Press International
ABC
NBC
CBS News
Bob Flaherty
New York
KU Alumni Honor Students Program Set for Feb 7
Outstanding Franklin and Anderson county high school seniors will be named Kansas Honor Students in the Ottawa High School Cyclone Room. Event chairs are Mr and Mrs Walker Hendrix with KU executive secretary Richard von Ende speaking and B J Pattee overseeing awards. Reservations invite parents teachers and friends. tickets for KU alumni and parents cost $2 50.
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Franklin and
Anderson Counties
Kansas
Ottawa High School
University of Kansas Endowment Association
Kansas Alumni Association
Walker Hendrix
S. Hickory
Richard von Ende
B. J. Pattee
Dillon Kroger Merge Approved Finalizing Hutchinson Deal
Hutchinson based Dillon Cos and Cincinnati Kroger Co. won near unanimous stockholder approval Tuesday finalizing a merger that creates a large diversified grocery group. Kroger cited Dillon stores from Missouri to California and its 31 processing plants. Dillon highlighted growth and diversification since 1957.
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Hutchinson
HNS
Dillon Cos. Inc
Kroger Co
Cincinnati
Ray E
Ace” Dillon Jr
Dillon Board
Dillon
King Soopers
Colorado
Dillon Cos
Paul Bernish
Kroger
Missouri
California
J.S. Dillon and Son
Safeway
Gulf of Mexico
Dilion Cos
Local police round up arrests and a flood of traffic and vandalism notes
Admissions list includes Roland Robertson Ottawa and others. Dismissals include Lynn Chriestenson Ottawa RFD 2. Arrests include Sharon Boniedot on a misdemeanor check warrant and Warren Chase on property damage charges. Numerous vandalism, vehicle damage and speeding reports across Ottawa and nearby towns with dollar losses and fines listed. Also notes Shoplifting by a minor and stock quotations from Ottawa Co op.
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Roland Robertson
Ottawa
Irvin Magner
Chanute
Esther Todd
Williamsburg
Mary Hunsaker
Rantoul
Orville Riley
Garnett
Jay W. England
Roy Trammell
Iola
June Foulks
S. Mulberry
Lynn Chriestenson
Irene Warner
Maple
Sharon K. Boniedot
S. Cedar
Boniedot
Warren D. Chase
Pomona
Chase
Hughes Drilling Company
Wall Street Reacts to Reagan State of the Union
Wall Street prices fluctuated with no clear direction after President Reagan's State of the Union address. The Dow Jones industrial average, down over 5 earlier, recovered to 1,043.14 by noon as trading continued with mixed moves.
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New York
Reagan
Weekend Sale Roundup and Local Notices
Local ads run a wide assortment of promotions from a jacket rack sale at Nancy's Dress Shop to reduced shoes at MARK IV and a university style reminder about Dr Stephen L Thompson out of office January 22 to 29. Also notices for Basin events at Coach Club and Timberline dances along with restaurant specials and a King’s Night February 25 event at Peoples National Bank.
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Stephen L. Thompson
Ottawa Suspect Still In Custody
A 25 year old Ottawa man James Michael Pounds faced multiple prior charges for threats and harassing calls. He is accused of making a January 18 call claiming meat at the IBP Emporia plant was contaminated prompting testing and a temporary halt in shipments. Initial USDA tests found no contamination. Pounds earlier faced charges in Lawrence and Ottawa, with a Douglas County jury acquitting a terroristic threat in January. He was jailed on a $10,000 bond. A new appearance followed in Lyon County District Court.
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Emporia
Kan
IBP Inc
James Michael Pounds
Ottawa
Lyon County
Pounds
KBI
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Thomas Kelly
IBP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Franklin County
Wendell Barker
Lawrence
Douglas County
Barker
Navy
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Willie Aikens
Oasis Club
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Sheriff's News
Public Safety News
S. Main
Kevin M. Kramer
Franklin Savings
Main Streets
David L. Bones
E. Wilson
Mildred Minden
N. Sycamore
Richard O. Elliot
S. Elm
Vance L. Carey
W. Lth
Bob J. Wadkins
J.B. Todd
W. 4Th
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Terris Tork, Jr
William €. Roth
Charles E. Brink
Paola
Darrell W. Moore
Cypress
Deanetta L. Burgoon
Wellsville
Michael §. Dickens
Frederick J. Windler
Paglia
Tony 8. Davis
David L. West
N. Cherry
Margaret A. Evans
N. Mulberry
Ina
Casey A. Jones
Ohawa Rfd
John E. Grimes
N. Cedar
Michael L. Topp
Jeffrey S. Turners
Locust
Opal W. Roberts
Craig A. Chambers
Brian R. Crooks
Qak
Ottawa Co-op
Wall Street
Cook's Getty
Coach Club
Nancy
K-68
Childrens Sale
Ad Briefs
Watkins Products
Drake's Jewelry
Timberline
Young Place Kids
Doug
West 6Th
Lyndon
Ron Lacey
Mary Kay Cosmetics
the Kings
Kings
San Antone
Peoples National Bank
la Mont Hill
Lake Pomona
Vassar Playhouse
Boothill
Saddleback
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
Calvary Baptist Church
Baker University
Patty Willhite
S. Oak
Denise
Cordle) Lane
Wendy Hicks
Keith Woodley
Kiwanis Club
Herald
Ron Ball
Bob Dunn
The
America
Caroline Hewitt Trust
Turner
H&r
H&r Block
North Main
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