House Debate on Hayden Highway Plan in Kansas
The Kansas House opened a long session debating Gov. Mike Hayden's highway proposal. The floor split between Hayden's 1.71 billion construction plan over nine years and a Transportation Committee alternative costing far less with 80 year tax increases. Critics warned of large tax hikes while supporters argued for economic benefits, especially in southeast Kansas.
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Topeka
House
Mike Hayden
House Transportation Committee
Hayden
Kerry Patrick
R-Leawood
Rochelle Chronister
Rheodesha
Kansas
Chronister
Robin Leach
D-Linwood
Leach
Silent WREN-AM Ends Kansas City Era After 20 Years
A pioneer Lawrence flour mill station WREN AM 1250 silenced this week after financial trouble. The Topeka move in 1947 ended in Topeka and raised questions about KFKU on WREN’s dial. WREN began in 1926, with studios in Bowersock Mills, later moved to YMCA and then Topeka. KLWN's Bill Lee predicts Lawrence listeners will switch to 1320 AM. A tax lien of $28,241 and suits exceeding $50,000 preceded the shutdown.
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Kansas
Kansas River
Lawrence
Wren-Am
Topeka
WREN
KFKU
Kansas University
Journal-World
David Dary
Douglas County
Vermont
Tonganoxie
Grantville
Arden Booth
KLWN
Bill Lee
U.S
Associated Press
Lawmakers brace for day of battling over highways
Lawrence lawmakers, including Reps. John Solbach Betty Jo Charlton and Jessie Branson, seek amendments to salvage a House version of the Senate highway bill. They hope money for debottlenecking projects such as the southern trafficway eastern parkway and West Sixth Street widening may emerge, with focus on local matching funds and potential Shawnee and Douglas County projects.
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Topeka
House
Senate
House Transportation Committee
Lawrence
South Lawrence
John Solbach
Betty Jo Charlton
Jessie Branson
Sen.Wint Winter Jr
R Lawrence
West Sixth Street
Winter
Douglas County
Shawnee County
Wildfire Blitz Strikes Four Western States Fleeing Residents
Thousands flee racing wildfires as National Guardsmen and inmates join the effort across California Washington Idaho and Oregon. Fires blackened 270000 acres destroying dozens of buildings injuring dozens more and threatening sequoias. Fire crews from New York and Maine arrived alongside 350 Oregon guardsmen to help battle the blazes amid 25 mph winds and hot weather.
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California
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Rhode Island
Jack Wilson
Boise
New York
Maine
Eugene
Medford
Naddy
Earl Clayton
Dale Wierman
California Department of Forestry
Tuolumne City
Mount Palomar
Klamath National Forest
Mojave Desert
Sierra Nevadas
Cascades
Gottfried leads Panthers to opener win in Provo
Former Kansas coach Mike Gottfried now at Pittsburgh directed the Panthers to a 27 to 17 season-opening victory over Brigham Young in Provo Utah on Wednesday.
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Snares
Kansas
Mike Gottfried
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Brigham Young
Provo
Utah
Weather warms but showers possible today and tonight
A warm spell is expected to give way to unsettled skies with about a 60 percent chance of showers today and again tonight. Rain could briefly cool temperatures and affect outdoor plans in the region. Stronger activity may favor the afternoon and evening hours.
Pressure Build: Rebels Kill Dozens Amid Coup Fallout
Rebels clash across the Philippines as 30 police and soldiers are killed in strikes linked to the failed coup against President Corazon Aquino. Facing tensions, rival rebel factions exploit instability from last week’s attempt to topple Aquino.
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Corazon Aquino
Local Section Page Index Gleaned From Newspaper Layout
An index of page sections lists columns such as Classifieds Comics Crossword Markets Sports and various departments like Editorials Hospitals Weather and a cryptic reference to a TNA dance result. The fragment notes page ranges and indicates a structured daily newspaper table of contents.
Airlines ordered to disclose on time flight data
The Transportation Department will require 14 major airlines to report monthly on time performance and lost baggage to the government and travel agents. On time rates must appear in computer reservations, with critics calling the rule insufficient while officials praise consumer transparency.
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Airlines
Washington
Matthew Scocozza
Cbs-Tv
Scocozza
Transportation Department
Transportation
Elizabeth Dole
Congress
Norman Mineta
D-Calif
House Aviation
Parents and teachers assess roots of school difficulties
Washington AP. A Harris survey of 1,000 teachers and 2,000 parents, sponsored by Metropolitan Life, finds most believe students would fare better if adults stayed with them after school. It notes a demand for after school programs and stronger parental discipline and homework support.
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Washington
Louis Harris and Associates Inc
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Interest rates rise as mortgage costs jump in market shift
The U S credit markets see a spike in rates with the 30 year bond yield climbing above 9.4 percent after dips earlier in the week. Mortgage rates follow, with fixed rates around 10.3 percent, reflecting weaker dollar and waning foreign demand.
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York
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