Freeman group member held on explosives charges in Topeka
Scott P. Roeder 38 of Silver Lake was arrested in Topeka after deputies found ammunition and a blasting cap in his car flagged as sovereign citizen. He faces felony criminal use of explosives and misdemeanors for suspended license lack of registration and uninsured vehicle. In Horton, Kickapoo official laments delays blocking Golden Eagle Casino opening, with 15 of about 135 background checks completed for operations.
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Topeka
Kan
Freemen
Scott P. Roeder
Silver Lake
Shawnee County
Roeder
Kansas
Horton, Kan
Kickapoo
Horton
Fred Thomas
St. Joseph (Mo
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Brownback Push Tightens Military Aid to Foreign Nations
The House approved a foreign aid bill adding a tough standard for Pentagon gifts of surplus military gear. Rep. Sam Brownback and GOP allies had blocked giving six guided-missile frigates to foreign countries earlier, opting to force sale or lease instead. The president must certify such items are vital to national security and compare them to potential sale proceeds.
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Washington
Pentagon
Sam Brownback
Brownback
R-Kan
Defense Department
House
Navy F-14 crashes near Virginia Beach amid safety concerns
An F-14 fighter crashed in a wooded area at Oceana Naval Air Station near Virginia Beach, two crew ejected and parachutes opened. The incident marks the year’s fourth F-14 crash with seven fatalities in three prior crashes. President Clinton was aboard the USS Independence nearby as lawmakers scrutinized the fleet.
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Washington
Navy
Virginia
Oceana Naval Air Station
Virginia Beach
Wavy-Tv
Clinton
Independence
Tokyo
House
Newt Gingrich
Water deal looms big for city Pact at floodtime now a godsend
Ottawa City Manager Scott Lambers touts joining the Marais des Cygnes Water Assurance District No 2 as flood fears fade. The plan promised drought protection with reservoir storage for 70 years at about $28,000 for a decade. With drought threatening the area, former utilities director Jack Davis updated the commission on the district meeting findings.
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Jeff Myrick
Herald
Ottawa
Scott Lambers
Marais Des Cygnes
Lambers
Jack Davis
Water District
City Commission
Davis
Park Service backs Z-Bar bill amid farm protests
National Park Service endorses a bill granting 180 acres of the Flint Hills Z-Bar Ranch to the agency while leaving over 10 700 acres in private hands. Farm groups warn of a government foot in the door, citing future acquisitions and use restrictions. No action was taken by the Senate panel.
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Curt Anderson
Associated Press
Ashington
National Park Service Today
Kansas
National Park Service
Roger Kennedy
Senate
Chase County
Kan
Kennedy
Prairie Park
Flint Hills
Strong City
Nancy Kassebaum
Pat Roberts
National Park Trust
Kassebaum
Roberts
Bob Dole
People of America
Chuck Magathan
Chase County Farm Bureau
Chase County Livestock Association
Kansas Grassroots Association
Magathan
March woes hit Ransom Memorial Hospital finances
Ransom Memorial Hospital saw a 25 percent shortfall in admissions and 35 percent fewer patient days in March 1996, producing a $126,677 operating deficit. Expenses were $1,078,149 against revenues of $951,472, with small gains from interest and sales tax and a nearly $36,581 month-end negative balance. A merger with the Franklin County Health Department home health care alliance yielded about $10,000 in revenue.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
RMH
Tom Briggs
AMH
Franklin County Health Department
Federal workers brace for bomb anniversary
Federal employees in Kansas City and across the nation prepare for April 19, 1995, the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and the Waco siege. Officials note nerves may keep some at home. EPA Kansas City spokeswoman says extra precautions are urged and the agency will try to accommodate requests.
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Pe Kansas
Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Oklahoma City
Branch Davidians
Waco
Texas
Hattie Thomas
Environmental Protection Agency
Kansas City
Kan
General Services Administration
Bond Faulwell
Random Acts of Kindness by Martin and Terry Scott
Martin and Terry Scott brought tomatoes to Cedar Square residents last summer. Their caring for us was appreciated. Nominated by Mildred Hamby. For acts of kindness report, submit a form at local locations including Wal-Mart Country Mart Amoco Town & Country Supply John Brockway Chiropractic Brown's Shoe Fit Chris' Corner Horseshoe Cafe North Main City Hall Edward D Jones office County Extension Sunflower Plaza well as Jeff's Foods Pomona Central Heights schools.
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Martin
Terry Scott
Cedar Square
Mildred Hamby
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Country Mart
Amoco
Town & Country Supply
John Brockway
Brown’s Shoe Fit
Chris’ Corner
Horseshoe Cafe
North Main
North Casey's
City Hall
Edward D. Jones
County Extension
Sunflower Plaza
South Poplar
Jeff's Foods
Wellsville
Price Saver
Pomona
Central Heights
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Ransom
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