Kansas Briefs Highlight KU Growth Outlook and Local Actions
Lawrence researchers expect slow statewide growth with no recession in the second half of the year, fueled by farm income rebound and rising construction, trade, and service jobs. Topeka reports a Kansas firm selling Social Security 1990 updates was ordered to stop, while a Coffeyville man won 161000 in Cash Lotto. Salina tightens noise enforcement with a revised decibel free ordinance affecting vehicle stereos.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Kuwait
Mohamed el Haditi
KU Economics
Kansas
Topeka
Department of Insurance
Fletcher Bell
Bell
Washington, D.C
Ron Todd
Todd
Coffeyville
Kansas Lottery
Jimmy Plute
Cobalt Boats
Neodesha
Salina
Denning
Associated Press & Harris News Service
Ethics group shapes policy in Kansas review of ethics laws
A special study commission in Topeka began examining state ethics laws with 11 members and two lawmakers weighing whether to study lawmakers pay. The panel will propose changes to the 1991 Legislature while avoiding rushed, broad policy shifts and considering conflict of interest rules and the Disclosure Commission's powers.
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Topeka
Kan
Select Commission On Ethical Conduct
State Public Disclosure Commission
Tim Shallenburger
Baxter Springs
Shallenburger
House
Senate Conference
Senate
Michael Johnston
D-Parsons
Commission
Dick Rock
Arkansas City
Disclosure Commission
Kansas
Social norms shape community rules on youth drinking
The article explains social norms as unwritten rules guiding behavior and attitudes toward alcohol and other drugs. It details how communities differ in tolerance, the role of prevention coalitions, and steps to change perceptions through education, training, and collective action to promote public health and curb the drug epidemic.
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East Central Kansas
DCCCA
Ottawa
Christine McMinnjackson
Regents push to end open admissions in Kansas state universities
Kansas regents tell a legislative committee they will push for higher university budgets and end to open admissions. The plan includes finishing the Margin of Excellence program with a $16.7 million third year and a qualified admissions proposal tying entry to top grades, test scores, or a rigorous curriculum, sparking concerns over access for poor, minority, or rural students.
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Topeka, Kan
State Board of Regents
Regents
Robert Creighton
Atwood
Kansas
Tonight's Forecast With Storm Chance
Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper range.
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Kansas
Wall Street slips as trading stabilizes after blackout
Wall Street stock prices drift lower at noon after Monday rally, with the Dow down 5.44 to 2741.34 as trading returns to normal following a Manhattan blackout sparked by a substation fire. NYSE volume totals 61.05 million shares. NYSE composite dips to 185.39.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Manhattan
Financial
American Stock Exchange
Local Ad Briefs and Openings in Ottawa Area
Faith Lutheran Pre School enrolls for fall with contact numbers 242-7366 242-9699. Matney Chiropractic opens in Ottawa with evening hours to 8. Remaining spring and summer merchandise at 75 percent off. Young Place Silver Lake Golf Course opened to the public. Full O’ Pep Ice Cream Social with Briles on Aug 16 at 7 p.m. Ottawa Women’s Bowling Association fall meeting Aug 15 at Bank IV Unite Savings. Watts Concrete Yard Ornam ents north of Ottawa on Hwy 69 242-1334. Westminster Cooperative Pre School openings with Sandy Waldr on, teacher.
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Young Place
Silver Lake
Ottawa Women's Bowling Association
Bank IV Unite Savings
WATTS
Ottawa
Ottawa University hosts Taiwanese students in overseas program
Thirty eight Taiwanese students finish degrees this summer at Ottawa University in a two week Overseas Program. Instructors are Don Owen and Bill McReynolds. By completion 29 will hold business degrees and nine education degrees. Notable attendees include two Taiwan Senate members and a provincial governor. Students will tour regional firms and clubs and attended a picnic with local residents and State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway.
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Ottawa University
Don Owen
Bill McReynolds
Kansas City
National Taiwan Senate
Taiwan
Coca-Cola
Wilson Sporting Goods
Ottawa
Hallmark Cards
Rueter Organ Company
Lawrence
Kiwanis
Ottawa Herald Pays, Rates Printed With Editorial Note
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and extensive subscription rates effective April 1 1990. Rates cover Ottawa carriers rural towns major routes and out-of-state mail with monthly three month six month and yearly options.
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Ottawa
Cater
Frankin County
State of Kansas
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Ethics Group
Johnston
Local Forum
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Mperal
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Matney Chiropractic
Briles
Westminster Cooperative
Sandy Waldron
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Dim R. Hitch
Tony Ostmeyer
Jay Bemis
Mike Geiss
Pag Armstrong Wayne Snow
Joan Rossman
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