Lee Lee Apparel Inc names Lay president. Lee to relocate
Ottawan to head Lee Apparel Inc effective Aug 1. Lay, 48, son of Jean Lofgreen, has 22 years with VF Corp and has run VF Europe since 1994. He and his family will move from Brussels to Lee’s Kansas City headquarters. Lee once operated a large Ottawa Osawatomie facility and will relocate with family to Kansas.
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Dole Nomination Rally Highlights Powell and Dole Story
The night features retired Gen Colin Powell and Democratic critic James Carville as Dole Focuses on positivity. Elizabeth Dole shares the candidate’s adversity narrative while walking among delegates with a wireless mic. The convention prepares for the roll call and Dole’s Thursday nomination as Kemp becomes running mate. Bill Clinton remains a sharp contrast in San Diego. A color guard carries the flag as Robin Dole and veterans from the 10th Mountain Division join the pageantry.
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Church votes to boycott Disney
Springfield AP The Assemblies of God urged its 1.4 million members to refrain from buying Disney products or visiting its parks citing concerns over moral values and Disney films. The vote criticized Growing Up Gay and Miramax’s Priest, and urged church publications to push the boycott. The decision, adopted August 6, was announced today.
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Franklin County tourism plan eyed for three annual events
Focus groups identified strong potential for county wide tourism in Franklin County. They urge a coordinated campaign, better community involvement, improved dining options, clearer interstate signage, and youth engagement to draw visitors from Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka. McGee plans action based on the Lane Headley study results.
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Hobos and Steamtrain Share Desert Draw and Quiet Wisdom
Hobos favor the Southwest for travel with 66 years of experience. Steamtrain Maury, famed among hobos, praises woods peace and quiet as a refuge from city burdens. Steamtrain says a quiet place invites healing and open hearts, with God speaking to the receptive.
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Skeet Weigand Wins Tight Primary Here
Incumbent Skeet Weigand, appointed in February, won by 144 votes over second place Skeet. Reinier led with 235 votes, suggesting Weigand might have benefited from those ballots. An objection board including Mietchen, Larry Wright, and Vicki Mills will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the county courthouse to decide possible options, including a potential reelection.
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Driver dies in stock car crash at Five State Fair
Mike Kerbow a 32 year old driver from Elkhart Kansas was killed during a preliminary heat race at the Five State Fair stock car event in Liberal Kansas. Officials said four cars were accelerating out of a turn when Kerbow’s car contacted another and overturned ejecting him.
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BiCeM Cereus Tonight’s Forecast
Tonight shows a 20 percent chance of evening thunderstorms followed by partly cloudy skies. Lows near 60 to 65. Winds northeast 5 to 10 mph. Extended forecast into Friday to Sunday calls for mainly dry weather with low temperatures in the 60s and highs from the 85 to 95 range depending on location.
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