Ottawa dispute over demolition of old middle school buildings
Franklin County judge rules the Ottawa school district must restart the process with the Kansas State Historical Society after the city denied a demolition permit near historic sites. The decision delays demolition, adds review by the historical society, and places hearings with the school board.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
City of
Kansas State Historical Society
Fifth and Main
Carnegie Library
Dietrich Cabin
James Smith
The
Historical Society
Smith
State Historical Society
State Historic Preservation Officer
Ottawa City Commission
Switched babies restore faith in humanity at Virginia reunion
Kathleen Parker notes two Virginia families whose babies were swapped at birth met after three years. No lawyers or judges attended as Callie Marie Johnson and Rebecca Chittum families shared photos and cola, prioritizing the children’s welfare. The piece urges restraint from litigation and media, praising dignified, selfless action.
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Callie Marie Johnson
Rebecca Chittum
University of Virginia Medical Center
Paula Johnson
Callie
Whitney Rogers
Kevin Chittum
Rogers
Chittum
Rebecca
Johnson
Hollywood
America
Chittums
Florida
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparkers
Mindspring
Reader Forum: KDWP reneges on tax deal with railroad
Tax debts in Anderson, Allen and Franklin counties for 1991 and 1992 were never paid. KDWP and the railroad agreed April 23 1992 that the grantee would pay all taxes, but September 9 1992 the Board of Tax Appeals canceled those taxes and exempted the property from future levies. The forum accuses KDWP of using its tax exempt status to escape obligations and shaft local taxpayers.
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Anderson, Allen
Franklin
KDWP
Ottawa
Iola
Board of Tax Appeals
Topeka
Anderson
Allen
Shays Campaign Finance Bill Seen as Historic Forcing Speech Limits
Inter Mountain editors critique Rep Chris Shays campaign finance bill as a historic misstep that would curb First Amendment rights by regulating issue advertising. The piece notes a partisan House vote and argues the measure targets unions and groups like the Christian Coalition, diminishing free speech. Guest editorials reflect individual views, not The Herald’s.
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Inter-Mountain
Elkins
W.va
Chris Shays
R-Conn
House
House of Congress
Free trade debate pits workers versus transnational elites
Charley Reese critiques NAFTA arguing it shifts American jobs to Mexico, raises U.S. deficits, and empowers a global corporate elite. He cites Mexico's rising auto output, reduced tariffs, and the impact on U.S. workers while urging Americans to reject free trade as a nation destroying plot. He links labor, politics, and ideology, urging cross‑partisan resistance.
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America
United States
Mexico
UAW
State Offices Contact Lines For Topeka And Overland Park
The Topeka office at 612 S Kansas Ave 66603 provides a phone line (785) 233 2503. An Overland Park address 11111 W 95th Suite 245 accompanies a separate telephone (913) 492 4378 and a $6214 reference.
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S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
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