Kansas US-59 improvement debate reaches Ottawa hearing
Gov. Graves Transportation 2000 task force gathered in Ottawa to hear highway needs including US-59 from Ottawa to Lawrence. More than 20 speakers urged the project citing safety as a key benefit. The plan envisions an eastern freeway bypassing Main Street with a new interchange feeding traffic to I 35.
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Ottawa
Lawrence
Bill Graves
Ralph Tanner
Baldwin
Graves
Dean Carlson
Washington
Kansas
Kansas Department of Transportation
Franklin County
15Th and
Main
KDOT
Herald
Main Street
Sand Creek Road
Transportation 2000
Congress should tell us what we need to hear about tax cuts
The Stuart News argues against a $1 trillion ten year tax cut now, noting a booming economy and looming surplus. It warns such cuts could be unaffordable if surpluses fade and urges Congress to speak candidly about real needs rather than grandiose plans.
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Stuart
Fla
Congress
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Congressional Budget Office
Graves for Kansas Governor Campaign Booster Card
A reader urges Kansans to vote for Bill Graves next Tuesday, praising his four year record. The message highlights tax cuts, job growth, and benefits to business agriculture and education, urging strong turnout to keep him in office.
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Bill
Bill Graves
Kansas
Bill Graves tax cut claim questioned by the Wichita Eagle
The letter and newspaper article scrutinize Governor Bill Graves tax reduction claims. Tax Foundation data show Kansas tax burden rising from 1992 to 1998, with Kansas ranking mid in state tax load and higher than surrounding states. The piece urges voters to seek truth and back David Miller in the election.
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Bill Graves
David Miller
Miller
Tax Foundation
Finney
Kansas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Iowa
Arkansas
Texas
Colorado
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Our Republic
U.S
Celebrating Local Cancer Fundraiser Success in Franklin County
The Celebration of Life committee of the Franklin County Cancer Foundation Inc. thanks all volunteers for a successful fundraiser. Formed this spring, FCCF provides local services to cancer patients and families with no paid staff, ensuring funds stay in Franklin County.
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Teers
Bud Taylor
Rentmasters
Room 103
Ottawa
City Park
Franklin County
Franklin Unty Cancer Foundation Inc
Franklin County Cancer Foundation Inc
FCCF
Volun
Regretful farewell from Ottawa physician Allan R. Fleming
Dr Allan R Fleming announces move from Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa where he treated blood diseases and cancer to join Truman Medical Center and MU Kansas City School of Medicine. He will discontinue his general medicine practice in Ottawa but continue outpatient cancer and malignancy services at Ransom Memorial Hospital. He expresses gratitude for Ottawa’s medical community.
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Fter
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa
Truman Medical Center
University of Missouri At Kansas City School of Medicine
University of Missouri
Kansas City School of Medicine
Allan R. Fleming
Main
Reader Forum Submissions Welcome With Signatures
Readers are invited to send comments to the forum, with submissions limited to 500 words. Each piece must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number for verification.
As city grows taxes drop and growth debated
A reader argues that city growth can lower taxes by expanding the tax base and reducing per person costs. The note outlines how inflation and new projects raise spending, suggesting growth benefits quality of life and fiscal health, then lists August city agenda items including street, park, and budget actions.
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Arrowhead
S. Oak
North Side
West 1St Street
Lincoln Street
Rock Street
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