Kansas State Fair Rejects Move to August Start
The 1991 Kansas State Fair will begin the first Friday after Labor Day despite consultants urging a mid August shift to boost attendance. A board poll showed 6,889 opposed and 2,338 in favor. Gener al manager Bob Gottschalk proposed free entertainment Monday to Wednesday to free funds for top acts on other days.
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Kansas State Fair Board
Fair Board
F.E. Bliss
Longton
Bliss
Bob Gottschalk
Opinion: Pay hikes spark fiscal frustration in DC
The editorial criticizes a 4.1 percent federal raise for most workers while noting an 8 percent regional adjustment for high cost areas. It denounces a 29 percent increase for the vice president, House speaker, and chief justice and argues for tax relief and phased raises. The piece urges readers to become actively vocal in response.
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Bush
Congress
Kansas
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
House
Washington, D.C
Parsons Sun
Correction on Mayor’s Carol Fest details
A correction notes that hot chocolate at the Mayor’s Carol Fest was misattributed. The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce will provide the hot chocolate and bring Santa Claus, with the event scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Haley Community Park.
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Haley Community Park
Ottawa Area
Herald to print 43 percent recycled newsprint in 1991
The Ottawa Herald will begin printing the majority of its product on recycled newsprint starting in 1991, purchasing 322 tons with 138 tons recycled. Stone Container Corp. in Snowflake Arizona supplies 65 percent recycled paper, sourced from wastepaper dealers nationwide, with processes including hydropulping washing and flotation to remove contaminants.
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Herald
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Stone Container Corp
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Ariz
Stone
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Texas
Tennessee
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Ontario
Canada
Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Europe
Education reform report smothered by dense language
Kansas educators face an outcomes based accreditation proposal as the Outcomes Accreditation Task Force chaired by Max Heim presents a four year plan beginning 1991 92. The report’s technical prose critics say hides clear aims and burdens patrons with jargon while promising to change how schools are measured and accredited. Connie Hubbell leads the state board hopeful for a public accessible language.
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Topeka
State Board of Education
Outcomes Accreditation Task Force
Junction City
Max Heim
Kansas
Senate
Department of Education
Connie Hubbell
Hubbell
Real vs baloney in faith questions in Ottawa letters
Carrie Hayden of Ottawa RFD 3 argues in a reader letter that genuine faith must be discerned by spiritual clarity and character. She cites Cindy Earnshaw and Pastor Oglesby, saying abuse is never condoned, and that true belief is shown by fruits, not appearances.
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Cindy Eamshaw
Ms. Eamshaw
Pastor Oglesby
Ms. Earshaw
Ms. Earnshaw
Desert Shield medics seek letters and cards for morale
Desert Shield hospital unit asks for letters and cards from home for its 400 patients and staff. Officials say mail boosts morale, especially during holidays, and will route all correspondence to the appropriate personnel.
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Ottawa
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