Fifth District history draws to a close in Kansas
Kansas loses a seat as the 5th District office closes and Ottawa and Franklin County shift to the 2nd District. Rep. Dick Nichols of McPherson, a Republican, finishes his term amid reflections on a two year tenure marked by the Gulf War, budget deficits, and changes in Congress, including a controversial tax bill hike. He recalls the carpetbagger label and the challenges of rapid legislative action.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Jim Slattery
Dick Nichols
McPherson
Kansas
Nichols
Washington
Boris Yeltsin
House
Congress
Carriage driver bids city adieu
Billie Burnett plans to move carriage rides to Lawrence after Ottawa officials failed to reserve downtown loading spaces. City manager Warren and police will designate parking, Burnett says load area near China Hatch was unavailable. The article notes delays and an apology from City Council member Keim.
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Tim O’keefe
Herald
Billie Burnett
Burnett
Reno Road
Ottawa
City
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Eldridge Hotel
Dave Warren
Burett
Warren
China Hatch
S. Main
Tony Keim
Keim
Countywide zoning hearing set for countywide plan Part II
The Franklin County Planning Commission schedules a 7 p.m. public hearing at the county annex to discuss zoning the unincorporated areas. Public comments are limited to two minutes with a 24 hour window for remarks and alternating pro and con speakers. A prior legal review halted the plan to zone countywide and a new hearing will be held. The agenda also includes a zoning change request from AI to Industrial by Mike and Arnold Topp for a salvage yard near Richmond.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Franklin County Planning Commission
County Annex
Planning Commission
Commission
Lora Hylton
Gardner Hayden
Hayden
AI Agriculture
Mike
Arnold Topp
Richmond
Board sets Jan 15 deadline on director status
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging policy board fixed January 15 as the date to resolve Beatrice Shisler’s status as executive director. Shisler remains on paid leave and acting director Mary Lou Branstater’s term is extended until Shisler’s fate is decided.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Bea
East Central Kansas Area
Beatrice Shisler
Shisler
Ottawa
Mary Lou Branstrater
Richard Bardsley
Sevice
Bardsley
Policy Board
U S troops greet Baidoa as relief workers rush aid
Jubilant Somalis and relief workers welcomed U S and French troops into Baidoa amid fears of looting and famine. Marines secured the airfield and road from Mogadishu as aid convoys and trucks prepared to load hundreds of tons of food. The UN coordinated hunger relief while marine positions were established and helicopters patrolled the area.
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Baidoa
Somalia
U.S
Mogadishu
United Nations
Fred Peck
Beli Dogle
Peck
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Ralph Young
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Marais Des Cygnes
Main Street Bridge
Josie Clevenger
Oakland
Calif
International Medical Corps
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