Local Theaters Sold to B and B Theatres of Salisbury
B&B Theatres of Salisbury Missouri announced its purchase of the Plaza Theatre and Hillcrest Drive-In from Commonwealth Theatres. The Plaza will reopen Friday with Supergirl at 7 p.m. and Terror in the Aisles at 9 p.m. The firm, owning 45 theatres in Kansas and Missouri, plans renovations and first run films in town. Linda Winsner will manage the local venues. The grand opening is planned for Christmas season with Beverly Hills Cop and Pinocchio as part of a two film double bill strategy.
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Jay Bemis
B&b Theatres
Salisbury
Plaza Theatre
Hillcrest Drive-In
Commonwealth Theatres
Plaza
Daniel Cox
B&b
Kansas
Missouri
Cox
Sterling
Pauline Bagby
Steve
LeAnn Bagby
Iola
Elmer
Amy Bills
Bob and
Bridgitt Bagby
Parsons
Commonwealth
Chanute
Independence
Coffeyville
Winfield
el Dorado
Burlington
Russell
Raytown
Linda Winsner
Carrollton
Chris
Robbie
McDonald’s Restaurants
the Plaza
Eddie Murphy
Walt Disney
K State study calls oldtime farming a luxury for youth
A Kansas State University study argues that traditional farming philosophies are a luxury today’s young farmers cannot afford. The page 6 report notes economic pressures, debt risk, and shifting priorities shaping modern farming decisions.
National USDA struggles to forecast agricultural outlook without new farm bill
The National USDA says it faces difficulty predicting the agricultural landscape without a renewed farm bill. Officials warn policy gaps could affect subsidies, program funding, and market stability as lawmakers debate policy changes.
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USDA
Ottawa University Men Remain Top After Third Straight Win
Ottawa University men stay atop the conference standings with a third consecutive victory. The win solidifies their lead as the season progresses, highlighting strong offense and defense from the team and coaching staff.
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Ottawa University
Reagan Eyes End Of Sharing Plan To Slash Domestic Spending
President Reagan proposes freezing hundreds of federal programs for 1986 and cutting federal revenue sharing with local governments while phasing out subsidies for mass transportation as part of a plan to reduce domestic spending by about 34 billion dollars. Cabinet review and discussions with Republicans preceded a tentative package.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
Hijackers Take Kuwait Flight. US Diplomat Among Held
Hijackers seizing a Kuwait Airways jet from Kuwait to Karachi held passengers at Tehran airport. A man identifying as a U S consul in Pakistan was reportedly killed after being struck multiple times. the State Department disputed the claim of his presence aboard. At least three deaths reported among the captives. Separate coverage notes debates over budget cuts and defense spending as President Reagan prepares a new package with Republican lawmakers weighing reductions in domestic programs and potential military restraint.
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Alex Efty
Associated Press
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U.S
Iran
Pakistan
Islamic Republic
State Department
U.S. Agency For International Development
IANA
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait
Karachi
Erna
Small Business Administration
Legal Services Corp
Amtrak
Jobs Corps
Postal Service
David Stockman
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Administration
Congress
Pentagon
Washington Post
Barry Goldwater
Reagan
Goldwater
Senate Armed Services Committee
the Post
Senate
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Gas Leak Triggers Mass Cremations in Bhopal India
In Bhopal, mass cremations continue as doctors fight an epidemic after the methyl isocyanate leak at the Union Carbide plant. Death tolls vary with 706 confirmed by police, UNIDO reporting over 1,400 and unofficial estimates near 2,000. 150,000 treated for blindness and related ailments.
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Bhopal
India
Union Carbide Corp
Warren Anderson
U.S
Vasante Sathe
Chola Ghat
Madhya Pradesh
Arjun Singh
Similar Tanks Across US Warn of Growing Threat
Washington AP Thousands of leaky storage tanks exist in the United States and the EPA now has authority to inventory and regulate them under new Reagan era legislation. Dr. Skinner says the number may reach millions with many leaking or likely to leak. CHEMTREC offers 24 hour emergency support via industry teams to advise evacuations when needed.
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Washington
United States
Environmental Protection Agency
John H. Skinner
Office of Solid Waste
India
Skinner
Reagan
EPA
Chemical Industry
Kansan Temperatures Sink Then Warm Up In Next Days
Arctic air plunged into Kansas producing wind chills of 10 to 20 below in the east. Readings ranged from 2 to 15 degrees across several towns while Dodge City hit 15. The National Weather Service forecast milder conditions with highs in the 40s and 60s later in the state and a weekend of 50s and 60s before a Monday cooled again.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Belleville
Beloit
Lawrence
Manhattan
Abilene
Hill City
Emporia
Russell
Chanute
Insulator Fault Triggers Power Outages Near Ottawa
A broken insulator five miles south of the Michigan Valley substation caused two brief outages at Ottawa, Michigan Valley and Sand Creek substations last Friday. Rick Shaver of Kansas City Power and Light said wind enabled the breaker to trip, with the system designed to restart after a few seconds. He noted insulators can fail from defects, limb damage, or gunshots, and warned gunshot damage may rise as hunters target utility equipment.
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Rick Shaver
Paola
Michigan Valley
Ottawa
Sand Creek
Shaver
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Kansas City
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