Rural Kansas loses rural residents in 1980s shift to cities
Census Bureau data show Kansas rural population fell to 765,010 in 1990, down about 3 percent from 1980, while urban residents grew to 1,712,564. The share in rural areas dropped from 39.0 percent in 1960 to 30.9 percent in 1990, with most gains in urban corridors around Wichita, Kansas City suburban, Lawrence, and Garden City.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas City
Lawrence
Garden City
Finney County
Kansas teen charged after candy sale shooting in Kansas City
Christopher Redmond, 16, was charged in Wyandotte County Juvenile Court with aggravated battery for a Sunday shooting at a Kansas City Kansas residence after a candy sale refusal. The victim, hospitalized in good condition, alleges racial slurs and a porch shove. officials cite a mistaken-identity claim by the candy program operator.
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Kansas City
Christopher D. Redmond
Wyandotte
Redmond
Kan
J. Michael Park
United Teens of America
911 move and budget items at Franklin County board
The 911 board approved using year-end surpluses to pay off a Dictaphone machine saving 1277 in interest over 19 months and noted a balance of 14768 in the 911 budget. They will switch ambulance frequencies, expand weather paging for facilities, and seek federal standards for hearing impaired equipment while raising quorum to four of five. A 15 minute executive session yielded no action, with next planned meeting January 15 at Ottawa City Hall.
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Leavenworth
Dale Quesenbury
City Hall
Quesenbury
Joel Grodberg
Marguerite Strange
911
E Gilges
Franklin County Ambulance Service
Gilges
Franklin County
Ottawa City Hall
Greenspan warns recovery faltered with rate cuts possible
Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan told Congress the U.S. economy has faltered amid a heavy debt overhang and strained banks. He warned against quick tax and deficit-raising fixes, and indicated further rate cuts could come if conditions remain weak. He supported limited tax cuts but avoided endorsing specific rebate proposals.
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Martin Crutsinger
Washington
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
U.S
Greenspan
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Fed
Bush Administration
America
Williamsburg Christmas Parade and Fundraising Thank You
A holiday appreciation note from Williamsburg boosters expressing gratitude for donations and support to the Williamsburg Christmas parade and chili supper. Names listed include Mae Smith Nancy Mitchell Debbie Hahner Judy Simpson and many local organizations and businesses. Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all residents and supporters.
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Williamsburg
Mae Smith
Nancy Mitchell
Debbie Hahner
Judy Simpson
Diane Macoubrie
Bob Home
Daisy Harris
Joy Louderback
Charlie Gilkey
Alvin Arnold
Willa Spencer
Dee Horne
Doris Randel
Booker Hawes
Russell Heckathorn
Fern Johnson
Leisa Milliken
Guy & Mae's Tavern
Smith's Snack Bar
Todd Mobil Homes
Ottawa Sanitation
Tequa Ehu
Timberlake Ranch
Williamsburg Co-op
Williamsburg Lions
City of Williamsburg
Community Club
Stop 2 Shop
Walmart
Country Mart
Forever Oaks
Williamsburg High School
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Thomas Vemnon
Vemnon
Jeff Kahnt
Vernon
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Associated Press
Didde
Office Supply & Printing CO
South Main
Ottawa
Medlen
State Board of Tax Appeals
Demas Shopp
Ottawa Herald
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