City Eyes Sidewalk Costs Split Similar to Paving Plan
City plans pave gravel streets over two years with six sections next year and four in 1998, funded mostly by the city while adjacent property owners cover 25 percent via 10 year assessments. Majority owner approval required on unpaved sections. commissioner Richard Jackson proposes applying the same split to repair dangerous sidewalks to reduce liability. John D. Montgomery.
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Cosmosphere Expansion Aims to Boost Kansas Space Education
Hutchinson’s Cosmosphere, created by Max Ary, plans a 1998 expansion to become larger and more international in scope. The project will require greater funding, higher ticket prices, and statewide support to maintain its world-class status as a space-age education and entertainment center.
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Bankrupting a steak dispute lines up as frivolous suit
The U S Court of Appeals taunts David Schlessinger over a Lake Geneva Wisconsin restaurant incident on January 8 1994. He demanded a new entree after deeming his steak substandard and called police when refused. The panel labeled his suit frivolous and likely malicious, ordering show cause for penalties.
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Clinton to wield line item veto as new power grows
Washington reports President Clinton will gain line item veto power starting Jan. 1 allowing him to strike specific spending and tax bill items while leaving the rest intact. The tool could shape negotiations with a Republican Congress as aides prepare strategies and potential uses for targeted cuts.
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Athletics vs Academics sparks board clash in Ottawa
Rex Cummings condemns Mr. Sheldon for personal attacks during the November 24 Ottawa school board meeting over a proposed soccer program. Cummings notes the 4 to 3 vote, questions costs, recalls past finances, and urges Sheldon to mature while praising the board’s collective focus on student benefits.
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