Kansas inspectors seek consumer tips on checkout scanner errors
The Kansas Division of Inspections urges shoppers to report suspected price misreads at retail checkouts. Since July 1 inspectors have authority to test point-of-sale scanners for errors. Studies cited show scanner error rates from 6 to 15 percent. Inspectors randomly sample items and compare posted prices with scanned prices.
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Topeka
Kan
State Department of Agriculture
National Institute For Standards
Washington, D.C
Kansas
Stephan strike ends with $2500 fees and refunds in Kansas
In Topeka AP reports Attorney General Bob Stephan announced an agreement with USA Clearing House stopping mail and phone solicitations in Kansas. The firm must refund consumers and pay 2500 in investigative fees while offering refunds. Consumers are lured by prize claims and pitched products.
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Topeka
Kan
Bob Stephan
Houston
Kansas
USA Clearing House
Region Objection Moot in Kelley Exhumation Case
Springfield AP reports defense objection to exhumation of Doyle Kelley’s first wife is moot after burial body was dug up months ago. Richart asked the Missouri Court of Appeals to rule on the exhumation’s propriety while Dally argued policy and suppression possibilities. Kelley faces first degree murder charges for Diana Kelley in 1990 and Christy Kelley in 1993.
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Springfield
Joplin
Robert Richart
Jasper County
David Dally
Richart
Dally
Missouri Court of Appeals-Southern District
Doyle Kelley
Diana Kelley
Christy Kelley
Simpson Arrest Ends White Bronco Manhunt Night Drama
Michael Fleeman reports that O J Simpson was chased through 60 miles of highways and city streets before being captured at his Los Angeles estate Friday night. The arrest followed a nationwide TV spectacle as family, fans, and police reacted to charges of murder and Simpson’s ominous handwritten note. Al Cowlings appeared at the scene, and attorney Robert Shapiro voiced fear for Simpson’s safety.
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OS Angeles
Simpson
Robert Shapiro
al Cowlings
Shapiro
Court ruling lets murderers tell juries parole ineligibility
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, allows defendants facing death for murder to inform juries that parole is impossible if life without parole is the alternative. The ruling strikes down a South Carolina law and casts doubt on similar bans in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Justices Blackmun and O Connor emphasized due process, while Scalia and Thomas dissented.
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Ashington
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Scalia
At&t
Massachusetts
Harry A. Blackmun
Blackmun
O'Connor
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Carter Returns From North Korea After Talks With Kim Il Sung
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter return to South Korea from a four day trip to North Korea aimed at easing the nuclear crisis. In Pyongyang Carter held talks with Kim Il Sung and discussed sanctions, inspections, and resumed negotiations while Washington signaled a push for sanctions if Kim Il Sung rejects inspections.
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Anmunjom
Prec
Jimmy Carter
North Korea
Carter
Rosalynn
South Korea
Pyongyang
Kim I! Sung
Kim Young-sam
Seoul
Washington
CNN
Kim Il Sung
Clinton
U.N
North
United States
U.S
Japan
South
Kim I Sung
White House
New Clerk Sworn In At Franklin County Court
Vicki L. Mills was sworn in as the new clerk of the Franklin County District Court by Judge Jules V. Doty Friday. Mills, Ottawa, began Kansas state service in 1980 and has worked with the court since moving to the district 11 years ago, replacing retiree Laverne Graves. The office now lists three full-time deputy clerks, a part-time deputy, and a temporary summer helper. John Steelman will oversee hiring Mills’ former deputy position.
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Franklin County
Vicki L. Mills
Mills
Ottawa
Jules V. Doty
State of
Kansas
Laverne Graves
Betty Heckman
Charlotte Godfrey
Richmond
Denise Jordan
Princeton
JoAnne Worthington
Pomona
Heather Broyles
Williamsburg
John Steelman
Fourth Judicial District
Shelling Kills 36 as Yemen Civil War Worsens
Reports say northern forces bombarded Aden, killing at least 36. Some 900 foreigners fled by ferry to Africa, while U N envoy Brahimi called for a Cairo ceasefire meeting amid stalled truces. Saleh signaled openness to talks, but no agreement emerged.
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San‘a
Yemen
Aden
Africa
Ali Abdullah Saleh
U.N
Lakhdar Brahimi
Cairo
Egypt
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