Franklin County Unemployment Edges Up in November
Franklin County posts 4.1 percent unemployment in November, higher than the state rate of 3.9 percent. While still above some counties, the figure reflects gradual improvement amid new industrial prospects. Ottawa area efforts push economic development as four new businesses near openings.
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Wabaunsee
Franklin County
Fopeks
Wichita
Lawrence
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa-Franklin County
Two Reasons for a Move From Hays Editor to The Herald
The author explains leaving The Herald after a long tenure to become editor and publisher of The Hays Daily News. He cites comfort, drive, and repetitive grind as factors, noting aging, reduced fun at work, and the challenge of moving cities while cherishing community ties. He reflects on separations, energy needs, and the thrill of new opportunity.
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Seaders
Hays Daily News
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Herald
Hays
Letters respond to KHRC report blasts power plant
An Ottawa Power Plant employee rebuts the article from December 19 1995 arguing critics mislabel all workers as racist. The writer notes few such comments occur at the plant and recalls similar comments at prior jobs while condemning slander and demanding fair treatment and context.
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Ottawa
KHRC
Epecking
Fox
War on the poor and a corporate budget split
A critical political commentary accuses Republicans of using class warfare to shift wealth upward. It denounces large tax cuts for the rich, critiques IMF and World Bank policies, and warns of greater homelessness if social programs are cut and deficits rise. It cites France and Europe as parallels and calls for protest.
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Washington, D.C
Howald Reagan
Clinton
IMF
World Bank
Somalia
Rwanda
Europe
France
Pacific
Senator Nancy Kassebaum Towok to Leave Senate in 1996
A tribute notes Senator Nancy Kassebaum will not seek re election in 1996. The speaker recalls their 1978 Senate entry and praises Kassebaum for leadership on labor and human resources, foreign affairs, and education. They acknowledge her role in sanctions against South Africa and her influence on bipartisan policy. The Kansas and national legacy she leaves is affirmed as the Senate prepares for her departure.
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Nancy Jandon Kassebaum
Senate
Kassebaum
Henaler
Nancy Kassehauin
Aif Landon
Haps
Labor and Human Resources Committee
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Foreign Relations Committee
South Africa
Nation
Nancy Kassebaum
U.S. Senate
Thieves Take Bike From Senior Citizen at Cedar Square
A letter condemns unsupervised youths roaming at night and parents who neglect supervision after thieves stole a senior citizen's bike at 1550 Cedar Square just days before Christmas. The victim relied on the bike for transportation after repairs.
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1550, Cedar
Westward Ho Hitch Move to Kansas Territory
A playful note advising a move west from Ottawa to the Kansas Territory. Discusses passport validity, regional dress like boots jeans and bolo ties, rain gear for a winter garden, and local quirks such as a hitching post at the Herald and a coffee pot in Hays. Wishes a comfortable new home in a college town with a defined market and golf course.
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Kansas Territory
Hutch
Ottawa
Hays
Herald
Joyce
County thanks Wal-Mart staff for angel tree help
Franklin County elementary counselors coordinated Salvation Army gifts with Wal-Mart stores and distribution centers. Volunteers purchased wrapped and delivered angel gifts, while bell ringers braved cold hours. Media coverage supported the drive, aiding needy children year round.
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Wal-Mart
Salvation Army
Franklin County
Letters to the Editor Policy Notes and Requirements
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number for verification is requested, though it must be kept confidential.
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