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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1995
Page
1
Gov. Bill Graves rejects an 80 mph Kansas Turnpike speed limit proposal from Sen. Ben Vidricksen. Graves maintains a 70 mph limit on four lane highways and 65 mph on two lanes while planning talks with Vidricksen.
The ECKAN Christmas Bureau reports 184 families representing 447 individuals have applied for aid. One hundred one families have been sponsored, eighty three still need assistance. Call (913) 242-7450 or send donations to ECKAN Christmas Bureau Ottawa Kansas 66067.
Kansas Governor Bill Graves said the fiscal 1997 budget is complete and to be submitted January 8. Top priorities include closing two mental hospitals and expanding prison space, with more funding for community programs to aid patients moved from mental hospitals and for prison expansion. He cautioned the total likely rests near 7.9 billion dollars, stressing no tax increases.
On Tuesday the presentation will cover government regulations with guest speaker Rachelle Ferris and speakers including Ron Snethen Keith Fouts and Paula Hepner. Wednesday focuses on labor relations with interviews by Katie Adamson Courtney Pence and others from Dairy Queen Subway and unions. The students gathered substantial data and presented it to fellow students, followed by Q and A sessions.
The report outlines a cold spell across Kansas with possible snow in the north and west on Monday and rain or snow in the southeast region. Lows range from the 20s to 30s and highs from the mid 30s to the 40s, with Tuesday bringing more snow east and cooler temperatures. The log from the Ottawa Water Plant notes yesterday's high of 69 and low of 14, a steady barometer at 30.47 inches, and sunset at 5:00 p.m. with sunrise at 7:31 a.m.
A teen girl transfers from Lazy Hollow to Barth Academy and faces social cliques, a new friend Geneva Peace, and a thawing reputation after an impulsive ice cream outing with driving lessons and a near run in with a rival. The excerpt shows class dynamics, identity, and adaptation.
Senate panel split 10 8 along party lines directs lawyers to sue to obtain William Kennedy notes from a November 5 1993 Whitewater meeting. President Clinton argues privilege for personal and White House counsel. Full Senate vote next week could trigger federal court action.
White House and Republicans sidestepped a shutdown risk with talks paused until weekend. A Friday midnight shutdown would hit federal parks, monuments, and Smithsonian museums in D C. Monday would bring broader disruption as agencies begin the work week and follow shutdown routines.
Filing closed with 45 hopefuls from Canada to California seeking the presidency. Republicans total 22, Democrats 21, Libertarians 2, none challenging Clinton notably. Harold Stassen absent after decades of runs, as Pat Buchanan and others file early. Ballot order rotation noted by Secretary Gardner.
Joulwan as supreme allied commander in Europe activated Operation Joint Endeavor at 2:53 a.m. after meeting ambassadors. Main forces to arrive within 24 hours with advance units already deploying. The mission, backed by 13,000 British and 10,000 French along with 11 other NATO nations, will be robust and time limited. Fog delayed two dozen U.S. flights to Tuzla where troops will be based.
Gift items offered with 10 percent off existing stock through December 24. Notices include event at Watts Concrete & Lawn Arenes and a December 16 gathering at DANCE GARNETT VFW. Recycling at FR. CO runs weekdays 7 am to 1 pm, Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm. Also requests pickup for photos and mentions Heavenly Scents gift box items and various small ads.
A Kansas program sponsored by six utilities received 92 495 dollars in federal support to explore wind generated power. The Kansas Electric Utilities Research Program will add 70 000 dollars of its funds and sponsors will provide 150 000 dollars in services. Over three years it will monitor winds at 25 sites, evaluate existing tech, and review prior data.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices by route and duration across regions including Franklin County and adjoining counties. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options with mail and motor route delivery, all stated as in advance and including state sales tax where applicable.
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