Wichita Attorney To Face Disbarment
The Kansas Supreme Court weighs disbarment for Robert Freeman after a Windscheffel complaint alleging he diverted 45,200 in trust funds belonging to his cousin Mrs. Sheila Hoffner. Freeman, a Wichita lawyer since 1951, faces ethics canon violations amid a disputed trust over farmland and divorce settlement proceeds.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Supreme Court
State Administrator of Discipline of
Wichita
Arno Windscheffel
Kansas Board For Discipline of Attorneys
Dishbar
Robert Freeman
Freeman
Supreme Court
Kansas
Thomas County
Sedgwick County
Windscheffel
Sheila D. Hoffner
Brewster, Kan
Hutchinson
Freeman Accused in Hoffner Trust Case Dispute
Kansas officials accuse Freeman of deception in a dispute over the Hoffner trust funds. Woodard argues Freeman acted as co trustee handling loans for irrigation and not as Hoffner’s attorney, urging censure only if found at fault. Windscheffel details the trust, transfers, and incomplete accounting of about 45 000 dollars.
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Freeman
Supreme Court
Kansas
W.E
Bill’' Woodard Jr
Wichita
Hoffner Trust
Woodard
Federal Land Bank
Hutchinson
Derby
Windscheffel
New Trial Ordered In Cedar Vale Tornado Damages
Kansas Court of Appeals orders a new trial to determine total damages from a June 16, 1975, tornado that damaged Cedar Vale high school and a school bus garage. The ruling hinges on whether depreciation or replacement costs apply and includes potential building code costs and endorsements. The court also affirmed several unrelated judgments including a manslaughter conviction and a teacher contract decision.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Court of Appeals
Cedar Vale
Chautauqua County District
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Court of Appeals
Finney County District Court
Michael Monroe Conley
Sedgwick County
Haysville Unified
George H. Baird
Campus High School
Shawnee County
Topeka Supply and Boiler Co
Kansas Power and Light Co
Water Pollution Study Sought in Kansas
The House Energy and Natural Resources Committee asked the Legislative Coordinating Council to approve an interim study of water pollution from improper well plugging and related activities. Chairman Robert H Miller cited contamination of surface and ground water sources, salt mining effects, and propane storage in salt formations as risks to private and municipal supplies.
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Topeka
Kan
Legislative Coordinating Council
House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Robert ,H
Miller
R-Wellington
Kansas
Mrs. Truman Recovering From Surgery
Former first lady Bess Truman, 96, is in stable condition after hip surgery in Kansas City. Doctor Wallace Graham says she rests easily and spoke to him Friday morning as she recovers in Research Medical Center's intensive care unit amid infection precautions. daughter Margaret Truman Daniel stays nearby as visitors are limited.
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Kansas City
Bess Truman
Wallace Graham
Research Medical Center
Independence
Susan Mullally
Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn
Plains
Truman
Carter
Margaret Truman Daniel
New York City
Hoped For Scholarship Not Enough
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that evidence of a hoped for basketball scholarship to Kansas State University was speculative and improperly admitted in an auto damage suit. Bradley Meyer sought $55,700. the court ordered a new trial, finding no admissible proof he would have received such a scholarship beyond his height.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas State University
Court of Appeals
Riley County
Bradley Meyer
Viola Emaline Stone
Meyer
Bob Abbott
KSU
Sandstrom Case Heard In Supreme Court Over Insurance Interest
The Sandstrom estate seeks 2 years of interest on a $100000 life policy after Topeka murder victim Thad M. Sandstrom died in May 1977. Travelers Insurance argues 6 percent interest covers Aug 6 to Nov 9 1979. The dispute concerns rightful recipients and timing of interest payments.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Supreme Conr T
Thad M. Sandstrom
Sandstrom
Stauffer Communications Inc
Northwest Topeka
Milda J. Sandstrom
State Women’s Prison
Lansing
U.S. Supreme Court
Travelers Insurance Co
Robert D. Hecht
Fred Mitchelson
Pittsburg
Kansas
Hecht
Barbara
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Jeff Thompson
Mrs. Truman
Franklin County
The
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Franklin County Nurses Association
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County Medical Society
Medical Society
Jim D. Blankenship
Scott Corder
Bnd Gollier
D.C. Hadley
C. W. Henning
D. G. Laury
Donald E. Philgreen
W.B. Ransom
F. A. Reyes, Jr
Stephen Saylor L. N. Speer
C.H. Strehlow
Niles Stout
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