Kansas forms insurance fraud task force led by Sebelius
Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius announced creation of an insurance fraud task force to educate the public on spotting fraud and to coordinate investigation and prosecution. Bettie Sue Shumway of Ottawa was named to the panel along with other leaders from law enforcement, fraud investigators, insurers, and consumer representatives.
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Wichita
Kan
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Bettie Sue Shumway
Ottawa
American Association of Retired Persons
Kansas
State Board of Regents Proposes University Fee Increases
Lawrence AP The State Board of Regents heard first readings on proposed academic fee hikes across Kansas six universities with increases up to 12.3 percent. The plan recommends 8 percent tuition rises at KU and Kansas State, 5 percent at Wichita State Emporia Fort Hays and Pittsburg State, with fee rises from 3 to 12.3 percent depending on campus.
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Lawrence
Kan
State Board of Regents
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State
Emporia State
Fort Hays State
Pittsburg State
Emporia
Fort Hays
Pittsburg
Kansas State
Fort Riley meal spurs call for US based forces rethink
Sen. Nancy Kassebaum urged a basic rethink of US security focusing on domestic basing and reform of international institutions. She spoke at a Show of Strength Banquet by Kansans for a Strong Fort Riley, which backs retaining the base during closure talks. Rep. Sam Brownback also attended and supported keeping Fort Riley open.
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Fort Riley
Kan
United States
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brian
Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Standoff Over Hazard List
EPA seeks to include the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant near DeSoto as a top hazardous site. The Army and plant officials oppose the placement citing potential harm to commercial development at the 9,000 acre site. General manager John Schrader voices concern and hopes for Army success in convincing the EPA.
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Desoto
Kan
Environmental Protection Agency
Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
Amy
EPA
John Schrader
Army
Rescuers search rubble after Oklahoma bombing
In Oklahoma City a vast rescue operation commences as investigators hunt for survivors in the bombed Alfred P. Murrah building. The confirmed death toll reaches 36, including 12 children, with officials cautioning it will rise and operations proceed brick by brick.
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Alahoma City
Federal
FBI
Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Gary Marrs
Marts
Ron Norick
David Tuggle
Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma
How You Can Help Victims of the Oklahoma City bombing
Organizations accepting donations include the B n ai B r i th Disaster Relief Fund at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington DC 20036 and the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at PO Box 37243 Washington DC 20013.
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Oklahoma City
B'nai B'rith Disaster Relief Fund
Rhode Island Ave
Washington, D.C
American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund
P.O
Washington, D. c
Farmers Barn display at Ottawa workshop promotes ag education
Brenda Wray, Paula Smith and Ralph Young photograph the Farmers Barn display at Ottawa Middle School for the Ag in the Classroom Workshop. Franklin County Farm Bureau Association Women's Committee chairs organized the event to help teachers gather classroom materials on agricultural commodities, soil and water conservation, marketing, and computer use.
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Ralph Young
Brenda Wray
Franklin County Farm Bureau Association
Paula Smith
Ottawa Middle School
Farmers Barn
Bureau
Farmers and Bureau Association
Homemakers School at Ottawa Auditorium Tonight
The 1995 Homemakers School Accent on Home will be in Ottawa tonight. Home Economist Sharon Barrett begins her presentation on food preparation and home management at 7 p.m. Doors open 6:15. Admission is 1 dollar. Tickets available at The Ottawa Herald or at the door. Attendees may win prizes. gift bags with coupons and brochures will be given out. Over 500 tickets were available.
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Homemakers
Accent ON Home
Ottawa
Sharon Barrett
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Ottawa Herald
Matthews mayor and Ramsey pro tem elected in Ottawa
Ottawa city commissioners unanimously elected Matthews as mayor and Gene Ramsey as mayor pro tem during Wednesday night meetings. Ramsey abstained from the pro tem vote. Incoming officials Matthews Ramsey Richard Jackson and Joan Tyson took their oaths, while outgoing mayor Cummiskey reviewed a year of milestones including Wal-Mart development Lester Manufacturing and Golden State Porcelain.
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Att Matthews
Ottawa
Gene Ramsey
Ramsey
Matthews
Richard Jackson
Joan Tyson
Vicki
Cummiskey
Wal- Mart
Lester Manufacturing
Golden State Porcelain
German exchange student finds freedom in Ottawa visit
Meike Lippert, 16, a German exchange student from Schwaan East Germany, describes life under Honecker and pre fall church restrictions. She now stays with Ottawa High School host family Darwin and Jolene Alexander, noting new freedoms post reunification and the sudden abundance as a consumer and taxpayer.
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Ottawa
Meike Lippert
Meike
Mike-a
Ottawa High School
Schwaan
East Germany
Berlin
Baltic Sea
Lippert
Darwin
Jolene Alexander
Hawthorne
Alexanders
Hall
Erich Honecker
Communist Party
Gabi
Horst
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Oprent
the Daily Report
Owen Canfield
Associated Press
Ag Workshop
Homemakers School
Bill Tellier
Herald
Tawa
Kjeld
Ralph Young Lippert
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