Atchison curfew imposed after weekend park shooting
The Atchison city commission approved a midnight to 6 am curfew on Jackson Park with an overnight option for campers who pay a $1 fee. Two men, Joseph E. Linder Jr. and Darrell Johnston, died from wounds after a shooting at a going away party. Police questioned three people, but no arrests were made. The investigation faces challenges as assailants fled from three directions in the dark.
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Bill Jasper
Funeral Held For Ralph Maichel at Overbrook
Funeral services conducted for Ralph Roland Maichel 79 of Overbrook were held at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Overbrook Cemetery. He died at home on Monday and was a lifelong farmer and stockman. Survivors include a son, Maj. Farrell Maichel, and daughter Beulah Proctor, plus five grandsons and a great grandson. Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society via the funeral home.
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St. Louis
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Topeka
Glenn Maichel
Williams
Ariz
Albert Maichel
Hybuard Maichel
Camilla Maichel
Greenwood- Roberts
American Cancer Society
Complaint Planned In Booze Incident at Statehouse
INDEPENDENCE Kan AP Attorney General Robert T Stephan said his office would file a complaint after noon against state Sen Neil Arnsmith R Phillipsburg alleging he illegally consumed liquor at the Kansas statehouse Arnsmith waived legislative immunity clearing the way for the filing in Shawnee County District Court in Topeka Arnsmith associate Payne Ratner Jr Topeka would enter a plea on his behalf Stephan said no complaints would be filed against other senators The investigation stemmed from a reporter’s claim Arnsmith was seen mixing a drink near the Senate on April 28 Arnsmith acknowledged drinking that night but referred questions to Ratner
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Topeka
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Firms Say Theyll Cancel If Price Isnt Right
Natural gas producers tell a Topeka committee they can legally cancel contracts with Kansas distributors if the price is frozen. Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Producers and Gov. Carlin clash over a 1979 session bill as hearings begin and a possible adjournment fights on. Mesa Petroleum and KPL dispute price terms. KCC considers consumer intervention.
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Carlin
KIOGA
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Topeka
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Jaime Schwartz
Mesa Petroleum Co
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Richard C. Loux
Baker University Alumni Festivities Set for Commencement Weekend
Baker University in Baldwin City outlines a three day alumni celebration May 18 to 20 with breakfast gatherings, awards ceremonies and an outdoor reception dance. Notable honorees include Carolee Lauder Harley Haskin Cecil Miller J D Porter Joseph Peters and Mrs Nelson Horn as six graduates receive alumni citations. Baccalaureate at 11 a.m. Sunday at Baldwin First United Methodist Church followed by commencement at Cavaness Field at 4 p.m. 171 seniors to graduate.
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Olathe
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Peat, Warwick and Mitchell
J. D. Porter
Unigard Insurance
Seattle
Wash
Joseph Peters
Blue Valley Federal Savings and Loan Assoc
Independence
Nelson Horn
Nelson P. Horn
Baldwin First United Methodist Church
Cavaness Field
Bike A Thon Slated Through Williamsburg Park Route
A Saturday bike a thon for Cystic Fibrosis will run along US 50 from Williamsburg Park to John Brown Highway with the highway closed to traffic. The event starts at 9 30 a m and sponsors are sought. The Free Methodist Church youth group backs the ride and Williamsburg Kayettes provide rider refreshments. The top mile eater wins a $5 Crabb s grocery certificate while children editing 25 or more receive a BikE a Thon T shirt from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Proceeds support CF care and research in Wichita and Kansas City.
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Two Juvenile Arrests In Car Theft Near Pomona
Two Ottawa males ages 16 and 17 were arrested Monday in a theft case involving a 1970 Pontiac stolen from the Country Kitchen lot on South US-50. Steele, 17, Pomona, later found the car abandoned on a county road. Authorities expect at least two more arrests today. the youths are referred to Franklin County Juvenile Court on auto theft charges.
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North Main
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Pomona
Country Kitchen
Us-50
Steele
Franklin County
Housing Board Scuttled by Ottawa City Commission
The Ottawa City Commission voted to disband the Housing Authority formed in 1977, saying the five member panel is not needed. The board, created to manage future public housing, has been moribund as no housing projects are planned, and current members are Harold Gahagan Marvin Forker Joe Wakefield Howard Doyen and Dorothy Hay.
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Housing Board
Ottawa
Harold Gahagan
Marvin Forker
Joe Wakefield
Howard Doyen
Dorothy Hay
Local Briefs Highlight Community Meetings and Honors
EMMA MALBURG of Hickory is a patient at St Josephs Hospital Wichita. A public meeting on child abuse sponsored by Extension Homemakers Council occurs tonight at 7 30 in Anchor Savings basement. Carol Sandstrom from SRS will present. Franklin City County Planning Commission meets at 8 p m Thursday in Courts building for resident survey and land use planning. Charles Oshel a sophomore at Emporia State University named residence hall assistant for 1979 80 academic year. Jeff Burik of Ottawa named as residence hall assistant at Emporia State. Robert L Fisher Jr son of Hilda Fisher Garnett recently completed Advanced NCO course at Fort Gordon Ga. Carolyn Thayer a Kansas State University senior presented a concert April 23 in K State Chapel Auditorium. Thayer performed Debussy and Coates pieces for graduation requirements. Annual Red Cross Chapter officer election at 7 30 p m Thursday at First National Bank. David Lytle of Ottawa named to dean’s honor roll at Phillips University Enid Okla for spring semester. Jaycee Jaynes report over 200 raised for March of Dimes at charity volleyball tournament Saturday. Michael Bartlow son of Rex and Mrs Bartlow Quenemo RFD 1 named Shultz Scholar at Washburn University. Annual Women’s Bowling Association meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Anchor Savings. Ron Zimmerman son of Rev and Mrs Earl Zimmerman joined Peoples National Bank May 1 as assistant loan officer in installment loan dept. Zimmerman, 24, a Pittsburg State University graduate, spent two years as bank examiner with State Banking Dept.
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Anchor Savings
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The
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Earl Zimmerman
Sycamore
Peoples National Bank
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Zimmerman
Pittsburg State University
State Banking Department
Wall Street tumbles for third day on rates and fuel fears
Wall Street eroded further as the Dow shed 2.34 to 831.08 at noon amid gasoline shortage worries and rising rates. NYSE losers led gainers 4-1 as Goodyear slid 16 percent on 568,500 shares. Oil and leisure stocks also fell with Mobil down 3 percent and Exxon slipping.
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Mother's Day and sale specials fill local ads
Local ads list Mother’s Day promotions and sales across stores. Furniture and jewelry items appear alongside clothing, plants, and home appliances. Deals include 50 percent off frozen food, 30 percent off spring dresses, 20 percent off swimsuits, and mower sales. Some entries promote dog foods, tax free municipal bonds, and lawn equipment, with contact numbers and store names.
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