Guards Help Waverly Fix Water Shortage
Kansas National Guard members from the 127th Infantry aided Waverly after a severe cold caused multiple water line breaks. City crews and rural water district crews repaired leaks, refilled the water tower with four trucks, and officials plan a Public Wholesale Water Supply District to secure river water for the area.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Waverly
127Th Infantry
Kansas Army National Guard
Ottawa
Sue Gutsch
Nancy Sutton
Leon Sutton
Doyle Reissig
Kansas Association of Rural Water Districts
Gutsch
National Guard
County weighs new site for health and extension offices
Franklin County commissioners considered options for a new county office space housing health and extension services. John Hook offered 525 North Main for 50000 dollars, a 5000 square foot building with basement. County seeks about 7000 square feet and may relocate Area Soil and Conservation Service and Lake Region RC&D there, while Reese Shirley proposed leasing the Alco building for 49680 dollars annually if remodeled for health and extension use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bemis
Herald
Franklin County
Alco
S. Main
John Hook
N. Main
Hook
Robson- Towner Funeral Home
Leroy Wasmund
Area Soil and Conservation Service
Lake Region Rc&d
Wasmund
Reese Shirley
Topeka
U.S. Pressure Rises Over Noriega Standoff at Vatican
In Panama City, AP reports U.S. troops pressed the Vatican Embassy to surrender Gen. Manuel Noriega, while Vatican spokesman Navarro said there is no legal way to hand him over. The ousted leader remains inside the embassy after Christmas Eve refuge, as authorities seek to freeze suspected drug profits globally.
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Panama
City
U.S
Vatican
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Joaquin Navarro
Italy
See
Noriega
Washington
Justice Department
Switzerland
France
Luxembourg
Britain
Sebastian Laboa
Panama City
Romania Defends Quick Ceausescu Trial Amid Revolt
Romania's new president defended the rapid trial and execution of Nicolae Ceausescu as forces loyal to the ousted dictator faced possible escapes. Pro Ceausescu security police attacked Bucharest television HQ but were repelled by army units, who have regained control while the capital remains tense. The National Salvation Committee urged surrender by Thursday and warned of similar fates for the couple. Interim leaders announced special military courts to try terrorist acts with immediate sentences.
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Bucharest
Ceausescu
National Salvation Committee
Elena
Romania
Agerpres
You gotta have heart: Rolfe, Iowa draws newcomers with offer
Penny Hollis moved from New Hampshire to Rolfe with a free lot and $1200 to build a $30000 home. About 70 people have arrived, boosting population by 9 10 percent and raising school enrollment to 190. The elevator is Rolfe’s main employer, yet skilled workers are found nearby and unemployment sits at 1.1 percent. People praise the town’s slow pace and friendly open doors as families from California Brazil and New York seek a steadier life.
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Olfe
Iowa
Penny Hollis
New Hampshire
Rolfe
Becky Roberts
Sacramento
Alcides
Guelly Mendoza
Brazil
Bronx
New York City
Jochims
Volunteers stamp holiday greetings in Holly Colorado drive
In Holly Colorado volunteers stamped over six thousand Christmas greeting cards for remailing at the post office. Ed McKeever of the Greater Rural Improvement Team praised community support and noted plans to evaluate the program for next year. Postmaster Wes Campbell admitted relief and discussed continuing the effort.
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Colorado
Ed McKeever
Greater Rural Improvement Team
Christmas City
Holly
Hiram S. Holly
McKeever
Wes Campbell
Joy Chittum
Christmas
Fla
Santa Claus
Ind
Sandy Collignon
Santa
Bethlehem
Conn
Noel
North Pole
Alaska
Rudolph
Wis
Olly
Colo
Den
Tax flow steady despite first-half tax deadline extension
Franklin County Tax flow remains stable as on mid afternoon nearly 9.53 million abstract for 1989 shows 41.4 percent paid, up from 45.4 percent a year ago. Local units worry over Jan distribution but treasurer Vera Figgins says the revenue gap is small with three business days left. many taxpayers pay both halves early.
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Vera Figgins
Figgins
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