Wreck Ends Oklahoma Prison Escape Bid Near Pittsburg
Joseph T. Hensen, 37, an Oklahoma inmate, fled McAlester prison in a stolen car with a guard’s clothes. He robbed a grocery customer in Missouri, kidnapped Judith Brizendine, and was captured after a crash into a traffic sign near Kansas border. He was hospitalized with back and neck injuries. Federal kidnapping charges were expected. Locust Grove residents aided his prior ditch escape, then warned authorities.
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Carter to Check Out Mondale as VP Candidate
Jimmy Carter announced he will interview Sen. Walter Mondale of Minnesota as a possible vice presidential running mate. He spoke at a National Governors Conference in Hershey where about 30 Democratic governors endorsed him. Carter has already talked with Sen. Edmund Muskie and plans to meet at least five VP prospects before the convention.
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Wall Street mixed as Dow hovers near 1000 mark
The New York Stock Exchange saw a mixed day with the Dow down 1.80 at 998.04 after brief forays above 1,000. Lockheed Aircraft led NYSE gainers, up 4, while volume remained sluggish at 7.51 million shares in two hours. Separately, Carter reported broad Democratic support from governors and discussed CIA briefings and international security topics ahead of the convention.
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Crop land expansion eyed as 111 million acres possible
A government study from the Soil Conservation Service says U S crop land could grow by up to 111 million acres, mainly in the South and Midwest, by converting pastures and ranges. The work covers 41,000 sites in 506 counties, with three tiers of land suitability and erosion concerns noted.
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Virgin Islands
Allen R. Hidlebaugh
Hildebaugh
Shrine Parade Draws 75000 in Kansas City Amid Fatalities
In 80 degree heat on a three mile route, about 75000 spectators watched the Shrine’s 102nd annual parade in downtown Kansas City. The event, described as the largest ever, included 11000 Shriners and 1000 military members. Two elderly marchers died and three others suffered heart attacks during the day long festivities. two spectators also were hospitalized with heart incidents. A notable casualty was Andy Anderson of Los Angeles in critical condition. A similar parade is planned for Thursday evening as 60000 Shriners attend the convention.
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Kansas City
Andy Anderson
Los Angeles
St. Mary’s Hospital
Area Hospital
Petition for descent of Richmond real estate in Franklin County
In Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas a petition by Lester C Griffith seeks the descent of Lots 2 3 and 4 in Block 1 Brown's Addition Richmond Kansas and all personal property of decedent L O Snider. Defenses must be filed by July 18 1976 at 10 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas. Atty Lester C Griffith William & Bowers P O Box 44 8 S Main St Ottawa Kansas 66067 represents petitioner.
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Probate notice in Nina C. Davis estate
First published June 22 1976 and last published July 6 1976 in Franklin County Kansas Probate Court. Petition filed by Wilma S Sands niece seeks appointment of administratrix and to set aside wills. Defenses due July 14 1976 at 1 30 p m in Ottawa court. Attorney for petitioner Wilma S Sands and Robert L Pinet P O Box 306 Ottawa KS 46087.
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State of
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Nina C. Davis
Ottawa
Wilma
Lantis
Robert L. Pinet
P.O. Box
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Atty
Julia Cortez
State Wheat Test Good for 1976 Kansas Crop
Samples from 1 764 cars show average test weight 61.4 pounds per bushel and protein 11.4 percent, matching 1975 figures. Cars tested mostly from south central and central counties. officials expect to test about 10 000 cars and cover nearly every county as harvest continues.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Kansas State Meat Output Rises in May
Meat production in Kansas slaughter plants rose to 155 million pounds in May, 2 percent above May 1975. Through May 1976 total output was 873 million pounds, up 4 percent from the prior year. Beef led with 144 million pounds, up 7 percent. pork fell 37 percent to 12 million. lamb and mutton totaled 15 thousand pounds versus 25 thousand a year earlier.
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U.S
Washington
Agriculture Department
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
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