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Thursday, December 7, 1978
University Daily Kansan
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Capsules From staff and wire reports
Foreigners flee troubled Iran
TEHRAN, Iran—Hundreds of U.S. dependents left Iran yesterday, joining the growing exodus of foreign workers fleeing the anti-government violence that has enveloped the country. Oil production continued to tumble because of the crippling three-day strike by Iranian workers.
Meanwhile, reliable sources reported that Iran's political opposition leader, Karmil Sanjiby of the National Front, had been released from detention last night. The report gave rise to speculation that the 71-year-old Sanjaby, who was a senior ally of Iran, 8, had been freed to help form a coalition government to stem the street violence.
About 45,000 Americans and 110,000 other foreigners were in Iran last January when religious demonstrators opposed to the shah's modernization reforms and political foes seeking reforms in his authoritarian rule took to the streets.
Unleaded gas may be rationed
WASHINGTON--Alfred Kahn, President Jimmy Carter's chief inflation and yieldestimate management firm, soon have to choose between raising the interest rate or cutting it.
In testimony before the congressional Joint Economic Committee, Kahn said that in his opinion the reason for the spot shortages of unleaded gasoline—which most late-model cars require—was the continuation of government controls over the price of gasoline and other fuels.
"In the long run I believe the government has to let the price of energy go up," he said.
Speaking to reporters later, Kalm said that the gasoline shortage could be relieved by a 100 percent increase in the price of unleaded fuel or consumer electricity.
AF to reconsider aaus' cases
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court yesterday ordered the Air Force to reopen the case in Matovich, who was discharged in 1975 after being the victim of a homicide.
In an opinion written by Judge Oscar H. Davis, the appeals court said it did not challenge the right of the Air Force to discharge homosexuals.
But Davis said that the Air Force had failed to give a specific reason why Matthias should not come and fall under an exemption that allows some baggage handling by the air force.
The appeals court, in a companion case, also ordered the Navy to review its discharge of Vernon E. Berg III, a navy enlistant, who acknowledged being a prisoner.
Matiovich's discharge nationwide protests from the gay community. Matliovich, now living in San Francisco, became a prominent spokesman for the movement.
Rep. Jeffries outspent Keys
TOPEKA-Congressman-elect Jim Jeffries spent more than twice on his campaign as the 2nd district opponent, Martha Keys, D-Kan.
By comparison, Keys reported spending $132,425 and receiving $117,316.
In reports filed yesterday with the Secretary of State, Jeffries showed expenditures for the year of $280,916 and receipts of $281,122.
The Republican congressman-elect reported spending $50,398 of his total after Oct. 24, while Keys reported expenditures of $51,742 during the same period. The campaign report filed yesterday covered the period from Oct. 24 through Nov. 27.
In addition to outspending Keys for the entire campaign, Jeffries reported far more donations from private individuals and political action committees, which
Men arraigned in sub case
ST. LOUIS—The government yesterday reduced charges against two men arrested for allegedly plotting to steal a nuclear submarine.
Edward Mendhenall, 24, of Rochester, N.Y., and James W. Cosgrove, 26, of Geneva, N.Y., had been scheduled to go on trial yesterday on charges of conspiring to steal the US Trepang. However, the trial was postponed, and the charge was changed later in the day to wire fraud.
The two then appeared before U.S. District Judge H. Meredith for arrangment on the wire fraud charge. They pled innocent to the lesser charge. The judge rejected the case.
Attorneys for the two men suggested the two developed the scheme to swindle $300,000 in front money from a St. Louis businessman. The charge of wire fraud was estimated at $400,000.
TOPEKA - the next chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee will be veterinary western Kansas legislator Mike Hayden, State Rep. Wendell Dellay.
Lady said his selection of Hayden for the top job was based on his belief that Hayden has the ability to remain compassionate, while protecting the public from harm.
The Ways and Means panel handles virtually all of the financially-related legislation going through the Kansas Legislature. The committee chairman is a
The speaker-elect explained he was announcing the appointment today to give Hayden more time to prepare for the upcoming legislative session which
Bennett seeks aid for counties
Hayden, 34, is from Atwood and was re-elected in November to his fourth
in the house. His district is composed of Cheyenne, Rawls, Decatur and
Saunders.
TOPEKA-Gov. Robert Bennett yesterday requested a disaster declaration for 52 western Kansas counties that suffered more than $2.1 million in losses (http://www.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TOPEKA-Gov. Robert Bennett yesterday requested a disaster declaration for 52 western Kansas counties that suffered more than $2.1 million in losses)
In a letter to Francis Tobin, the regional director of the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration, Bennett said the majority of the damage was caused by flooding.
He said the co-ops sustained more than $98,570 in power lines and pole damage, $93,065 in direct restoration labor costs and $27,303 in loss revenue for a total five-day loss of $2.13 million. He added that the Kansas Department of Transportation suffered a $400 loss with the collapse of a radio tower.
DC-6 crash in Omaha kills 7
A federal disaster declaration would make the co-ops eligible for low-interest loans to aid them in recovery.
OMAHA, Neb. — A Mexicana Airlines DC-6 exploded and crashed into a Missouri River lake at the end of a runway as it was taking off yesterday, killing two people.
Early reports indicated the plane might have been carrying members of a Mexican delegation who had toured irrigation manufacturing plants in Mexico.
Larned escapee still at large
Witnesses said the plane exploded when it was about 50 feet in the air and then crashed into the side of the levee.
Parts of the aircraft were scattered about 100 feet. Many pieces were burning two hours after the crash.
Don Burns, western region director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, has agents had no idea which direction Glenald Rider, 29, might have taken when he was arrested.
LARNED-Authorities yesterday were uncertain where to look for a confessed murderer who escaped from the Larned State Hospital.
"We're notifying law enforcement at all locations where we suspect he may have headed," Burns said, but he called the actions normal procedure.
A reported sighting of Rider early yesterday led police in Independence, Mo., to place a motel along Interstate 70 under surveillance. However, during the afternoon, police, who had been uncertain about the validity of their information, said it appeared Rider was not there.
Weather...
Weather will be cloudy and cold today. There is an 80 percent chance of snow. Temperatures will be in the 20s dropping to 10 above tonight. Snow accumulation will be 1-3 inches. A traveler's advisory is out.
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