Ex-Sheriff Clyde Orton vows return to law enforcement
Caruthersville Missouri ex-sheriff Clyde Orton aged 49 vows to stay active in law enforcement despite court ouster for neglect of duty involving gambling and liquor violations. He says his wife Hazel will run for sheriff as he claims voters will vindicate him. Orton criticizes Attorney General Danforth and cites media as bias while denying major infractions beyond minor gambling in Hayti and Caruthersville. He notes liquor and tavern issues complicate enforcement and acknowledges his adviser role to his wife until eligible to run again.
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Belt Tightens State Welfare in Kansas Budget Cuts
The 1971 Kansas Legislature cuts the welfare budget by 5.22 million from Gov Docking's request, triggering an estimated 6 to 7 million in reduced federal funds. Officials warn cash grants may drop about 20 percent while total expenditures stay near 1971 levels.
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New City Study Proposed in Eastern Oklahoma
Gov. David Hall proposed feasibility studies for a new city in eastern Oklahoma. The Ozarks commission in McAlester approved reserving 50,000 dollars for the study, contingent on a detailed plan from Hall before final approval.
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REA Funds Loaned to Kansas Telephone for 40 Counties
The Kansas Telephone Co. of Gardner Kansas received a 933000 REA loan to improve and extend service across 40 Kansas counties. Upgrades include Meriden Osage City and Rossville exchanges moving to one and four party lines, 613 new subscribers, 35 miles of new lines, and an addition to the Osage City dial central office building.
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Anniversary at Bella Vista Baptist Church Celebrates Pastor
In Albuquerque the Bella Vista Baptist Church marked its 10th anniversary with the pastor’s birthday celebration. Reverend Robert Lee Page founded the church as church women prepared a massive cake. The cake weighed 457 pounds, stood four layers high, and required 25 percent cups of flour, 175 pounds of sugar, 76 cups of shortening, 9 3/4 gallons of milk, and 430 eggs.
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Case To Jury In Sniper Case
Closing arguments were to be presented in the second degree murder trial of Bobby Shuler. The jury was expected to begin deliberations this afternoon. He is accused of firing sniper shots into a truck carrying dynamite, killing truck driver John Galt in an explosion on Sept. 30 near an Interstate 44 interchange west of Springfield. The truck belonged to Tri State Motors Inc. of Joplin. Shuler, a Teamsters Local 828 member, testified that he intended only to disable the vehicle. His wife was the sole defense witness. Two other defendants face the same charge.
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Governor Rests From Heat Therapy For Back Condition
Gov. Robert Docking shows slight improvement after two more sessions of deep heat therapy for a painful back problem. He is in St. Francis Hospital in traction since Tuesday. A spokesman noted his mail has doubled to 300 to 400 pieces daily with get well cards and letters. The governor thanked supporters for their kind messages.
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Robert Docking
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No Comment On Patrol From Atty General Miller
Atty. Gen. Vern Miller declined to say Thursday whether his office is investigating the controversy, offering no further details on the patrol matter. No officials provided additional comment as inquiries continued.
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Vern Miller
Chemistry Class Blast Injures Ellinwood Students
Three Ellinwood high school students were treated for minor cuts after a chemistry class explosion caused by forcing gas from a tube and lighting a bubble. Names include Chris Schartz Matt Barzer and Craig Robinson. a student witness described the failed pressure. The incident prompted state patrol discussions with Russell County officials amid a broader ticket-dismissal dispute and a deserter warrant case involving FBI and military authorities.
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