The Highway Bill Veto Overridden in Senate Action
The Senate overrode Reagan on the 88 billion highway bill allowing 65 mph speed limits on most interstates. Bob Dole led votes in favor, while Gary Hart argued the bill is a vital public works program and not pork. Hart said the Pentagon waste drives deficits more than the highway bill.
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Lawmakers pledge alcohol free weekend in Kansas
Kansas House and Senate leaders sign a three day alcohol free pledge from April 3 to 5 after a campaign by Rev Richard Taylor of Kansas for Life At Its Best and the National Council on Alcoholism. Gov Mike Hayden and other officials join, urging those who cannot stop for three days to seek counseling.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Remodeling misadventures from a curious homeowner
A reflective home improvement column recounts comic and cautionary remodeling missteps. The narrator shares cement shortages, electrical jolts, and a backwards molding mistake, ending with a neighbor's remark about a new owner continuing renovations. The anecdotes emphasize seeking professional help and learning from errors.
Do-Or-Die Is Fair Game Now Folks
In Chicago, Rev. Hallelujah Jones, who runs a storefront church, seeks $5 million by June claiming divine visitation. He plans lavish upgrades, TV exposure, and a showroom faith strategy to attract donations, insisting grand statements will drive support despite skepticism.
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Hallelujah Jones
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Texas
Indiana
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Hell
Palm Springs
Kansas History Deserves A Modern State Narrative
Whit Austin, former Salina Journal editor, urges Kansas towns to preserve their diverse pasts with a modern, comprehensive state history. He argues for balanced tales of scandal and civic achievement across Hutchinson, Salina, Topeka, and western towns, calling for a first-rate biography of Jim Lane and a well written statewide narrative.
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The Peculiar Politics of Kansas II and Docking Era
The Jan 9 1967 swearing in of Robert B Docking as Kansas governor marked a shift toward civic goodwill and bipartisan governance. A Democrat winning over Republicans since 1882, Docking pursued taxation relief, local control, and social programs while navigating a reformist era amid inflation and budget challenges.
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Robert B. Docking
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Docking
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Lyndon Johnson
Ottawa Herald 1986 subscription rates announced
The Ottawa Herald lists monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly rates for Ottawa area by carrier or mail, Franklin and adjacent counties, and all other areas, with out-of-state subscribers subject to 5.5 percent tax. Rates updated from July 1, 1986, include lower Ottawa carrier prices and higher regional mail prices.
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