Mistreatment at USDB prompts resignations and reprimands
An Army captain, Capt. Larry E. McConnell, resigned over mistreatment of maximum security prisoners at Fort Leavenworth's U S Disciplinary Barracks. Eight guards were reprimanded and fined. three more cases reviewed. Immunity arrangements led to disclosures of 22 additional incidents dating back to 1973. The prison houses about 1,150 inmates and underwent a major staff overhaul in the max security unit.
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Legislature Considers Special Session Over Tort Claims Bill
Topeka Kan AP House Speaker Duane S McGill signals support for a special session if a Tort Claims law can shield state from a flood of suits. With 120 lawsuits against agencies and officials totaling about 500 million, options include self insurance or a blanket policy, but premiums above 2.5 million are feared.
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Nixon aide Butterfield linked to CIA service in White House
Alexander Butterfield who exposed Nixon’s taping system served as a CIA liaison officer while in the White House, NBC and sources confirm. Retired Col. L. Fletcher Prouty told investigators Butterfield’s CIA role, as Jamaica opens Prospect Estate plantation tours near Ocho Rios with a 1200 acre spice and cattle operation.
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State Execs Get Raises
Top Kansas executives received large pay boosts approved by the Finance Council led by Gov. Bennett. Key increases raise cabinet secretaries to 36750, with other officials like labor and revenue heads also moving up. Also outlined are new planning roles and an ombudsman in corrections. Pizza Hut announces a three for two stock split effective Aug 11 for shareholders of record July 21.
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Celebrate Birthday on the Whippoorwill Showboat
A birthday celebration aboard the Whippoorwill Showboat offers a dinner show cruise on Pomona Lake. Contact 1 828 3249 for details and reservations.
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