Finney rejects tax hikes to fund state programs
Gov elect Joan Finney said she will not push general sales or income tax increases. She proposes alternative funding methods and aims to cut as much as 200 million dollars from the budget through efficiency. She prefers better money management and may seek legal changes to maximize state funds without new taxes.
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Topeka
Joan Finney
Connie Hubbell
Finney
Salina Pool Tree Decorates Kids Learn Water Safety
In Salina the YWCA pool hosts a Christmas tree underwater with 12 children ages 5 to 13 decorating it. Aquatics director Barb Janssen says the activity teaches that many tasks, including artificial respiration, can be performed in water, making learning fun and practical.
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Salina
Jessica Grant
Jessica
Ad Briefs and Holiday Promotions at Local Venues
Community listings summarize festive happenings and sales. From Wallsville Tavern dance to Santa and Mrs Claus on December 15, shoppers see coat sales at Fashion Alley, coupons expiring December 15, and gift ideas at Drake's Jewelry. Local ads note bakery hours, venue discounts, and event tickets with contact details.
Weather Tonight and Kansas Forecast Summary
Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 20s. From Friday to Monday, Kansas sees rain or snow chances, with cooler temperatures returning Saturday through Monday. Highs range from the low 40s to near 50, with colder readings Monday and overnight lows around 20 to 30 across regions.
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Kansas
State Board to reshape schooling toward outcomes based accredita
Kansas educators consider a decade long shift to outcomes based accreditation with more school and teacher autonomy and parent options. The 32 member task force report recommends evaluating districts on student goal achievement and gradually granting schools control over operations, classrooms, and course selections. The plan envisages 50 districts in 1991 92 and a broad change in thinking about education as a collaborative effort.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Education
Richard Robl
Hutchinson
Shirley McCune
Denver
Bennett Rejects GOP Chairmanship Over Financial Conflicts
William Bennett told President Bush he would not accept the Republican National Committee chairmanship citing outside financial interests. The former drug policy director said a Simon and Schuster book contract and other consulting and speaking engagements would create a ethics gray area, prompting his reluctant rejection.
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Washington
William Bennett
Bush
Republican National Committee
Bennett
Jeter
Simon and Schuster
Ottawa Herald Local rates and staff for 1990 issues
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. Managing Editor Jay is oc aay. Editor Carol Ackermann. Advertising Director Pag Armstrong. Circulation Mgr. Virginia Whitacre. Subscription rates set April 1 1990 apply in Ottawa and Franklin County including rural routes and mail options with varied monthly, quarterly, and yearly prices.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Jim
Soe & Hay
Testmeyer
Jay
Carol Ackermann
Pag Armstrong
Virginia Whitacre
Wayne Snow
Joan Rossman
First NCCC Ottawa Nursing Class Graduates At 2 PM
Neosho County Community College holds a 2 PM ceremony at Municipal Auditorium for its Ottawa campus. The event awards associates degrees to 29 registered nurses and honors 18 practical nurses in white uniforms, marking the program's second nurse graduation in Ottawa.
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Diane Yeamans
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa
Municipal Auditorium
NCCC
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