Wednesday, July 23, 1986
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and one count of possession. Bond was set at $40,000.
The third federal indictment charged Clark with distributing 102 grams of DMAH in haemoglobin, 45 grams of claustre and 31 grams of cochineal Feb. 26.
The federal indictments will be tried in Shawnee County. The arrested parties will be held in the Tampa Bay area in Topeka until they are arraigned.
they are a target.
The state charges will be tried in Douglas County. Pre-trial hearings begin next week.
Bell was out on bond yesterday afternoon. During arrangements yesterday, Trimarche, Barritt, Howard, Clark, Strong, Stilley and Shields were released on their own recognition.
An own recognition bond means that the people may sign for their own bond and are released from the bond. A recognition, the person must plead with the court and
explain the reasons for wanting the OR bond. If the person fails to appear on the scheduled date for the preliminary hearing, the bond is revoked and a warrant is issued for that person's arrest.
Edminston was not released and will remain in custody until bond is made for him.
Cross did not appear at the arraignment yesterday afternoon, but was arrested last night.
Donald Bay, Barbara Bay, Houk,
Rugges, Flicker, Wiedeman, Keifer
and Clark have not been arrested yet.
Warrants have been issued for their
arrests.
In response to the indictment of Von Ende, state Sen. Wint Winter Jr.,
Federal indictments carry a maximum sentence of 15 years and a fine of $125,000. State charges are a Class C felony, which carries a 3- to 5-year minimum sentence and 10- to 20-year maximum sentence.
Lawrence, a longtime friend of Von Ende, said he had not really known Von Ende was involved with drugs, but had been concerned because Von Ende had been sick so much in the past six months.
"All sorts of things run through your mind," Winter said.
"How do you react to something like that?" I distressed about it and I'm concerned about it. The quicker it is cleared up, the better
"We're just beginning to understand how extremely serious that (cocaine) is. If people need help, they can get help as quickly as possible.
"It's the first time something like this has hit this close. It's very distressing."
David Epstein, student body president, said he had heard rumors that Von Ende was involved in drugs, but that he was a "fantastic" person.
"He is the most pro-student administrator that I've worked with. I think he's irreplaceable," Epstein said. "If Von Ende were to leave KU, the impact would be felt immediately."
"I don't think the students realize just how much Von Ende has helped. Almost every legislative triumph for KU can be tied directly to Richard Von Ende. He is probably the most respected lobbyist in Topeka."
Erik Hansen, president of the Interfraternity Council, said he was shocked by Wiederman's indictment. Drugs are not a problem in the great city of Chicago, but they pose a past IFC president might give people the wrong idea.
"I've seen a total attitude-change with respect to drugs," he said.
Kansan reporter Rachelle Worrall contributed information to this story
3rd case of whooping cough confirmed in Topeka area
TOPEKA — A third case of whooping cough was confirmed yesterday in what health officials fear could turn into an outbreak of the highly communicable respiratory infection.
Roy Baker, director of the Topeka-Shawnee County health department, said that two cases of whooping cough were confirmed Monday and another was added to the list. The three cases he said, involved an adult who is related to one of two infants confirmed earlier.
Six other cases of whooping cough — five in Topeka and one in Sabetha — are suspected, Baker said. The Sabetha individual is being treated by a Topeka physician, Baker said.
tually have whooping cough, also known as pertussis, a serious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract.
Baker said.
Tests will be conducted in the next few days to determine whether the suspected victims ac-
In his 19 years with the health department, Baker said, there has never been an outbreak of whooping cough.
cidence of the disease in the Topeka area an outbreak if more of the suspected cases are
The current incidence might be linked to concern that has developed in recent years over the DPT vaccine. Baker speculated
DEPT is the vaccine given to prevent diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Some people have delayed vaccination against the diseases because of a growing concern that the vaccination can cause serious illness.