Kansas farmers face 1995 like era with aviation gains
Kansas farmers endured dismal crop years and low meat prices amid a livestock glut while Congress debated a lean farm bill. In aviation, Boeing workers struck for 69 days yet 1995 proved strong as Raytheon Aircraft won a $9 billion Pentagon contract for the Beech trainer, with Cessna preparing piston planes and about 2,000 jobs projected for Wichita and Independence.
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Associated Preas
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Boeing Co
Kansas Aviation
Pentagon
Raytheon Aircraft
Beech
Cessna Aircraft
Wichita
Independence
Pastor admits laundering drug money in church case
The Rev. David Brace testified he was framed by federal agents and politicians as jurors weigh money-laundering charges against the Kansas pastor. Prosecutors countered that his motive was criminal greed as deliberations resume after trial began December 18.
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San Antonio
Kansas
David Brace
Glenn MacTaggard
Brace
Older recruits reshape Wichita police hiring trends
Wichita police explore the benefits and drawbacks of aging rookies as the 35 and under rule was lifted in 1986. Capt. Paul Dotson notes 30s and 40s join the academy with varied backgrounds while Capt. Steve Cole highlights maturity, stability, and broader experience aiding street work and interactions with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Paul Dotson
Wichita
Steve Cole
Cole
Home care aids Kansas elderly amid budget debate
The article profiles INCAID Kansas resident Kee Earl Dingus, 84, who relies on in-home help three times weekly to live independently despite heart failure asthma and arthritis. It notes home care costs save the state money by reducing nursing home admissions, yet the Department on Aging faces a 4.7 percent cut in community grants in the 1997 fiscal plan.
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Department On Aging
Incaid
Kan
Kee
Earlingus
Lawrence
Joanna
Garnett
Provi Us
Dingus
State Department
Ottawa Area Chamber Elects Officers and Directors
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce announces officers for the board's executive committee and new directors for 1996. Mel Brown will chair, with Bob Bregant, Glen Richardson and Gene Ramsey as officers. New directors include Cal Lantis, Patty Snyder, Harriet Woods, Janet Wolken, and Glen Richardson. Committee chairs cover agri business, ambassadors, and downtown development among others.
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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Mel Brown
Bob Bregant
Glen Richardson
Gene Ramsey
Brown
Bregant
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Richardson
Lester Building Systems Inc
Ramsey
Chamber
Ramsey Printing
Cal Lantis
Patty Snyder
Harriet Woods
Janet Wolken
Lantis
Ottawa Real Estate
Snyder
Hotz Office Systems
Woods
Kansas State Bank
Wolken
Ottawa
Dave Rossman
Agri-Business
Bob Shields
Fred Searls
Hob Dunn
Skip Speich
Rex Cummings
Earwood lawyer seeks change of venue in murder case
Scott Ryburn, court appointed for Nathan Earwood, seeks change of venue for the February 13 murder trial, citing unfair media coverage in Franklin County. Barwood, 16, of Topeka, is charged with second degree murder in Stephanie Perez’s Sept. 24 death and was certified to stand trial as an adult after a November juvenile hearing. Eight co defendants faced lesser charges. all but one have appeared in court. The motion lists statements by Franklin County Attorney Larry Wright and Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman as prejudicial, and asks to move the trial to Coffey or Osage counties with a January 26 hearing set.
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Scott Ryburn
Nathan Earwood
Earwood
Franklin County
Barwood
Topeka
Stephanie Perez
Ryburm
Larry Wright
Ottawa
Coffey
Osage
Ryburn
Wright
Jeff Herrman
Kansas Supreme Court
Franklin County District Court
Thomas Sachse
Sachse
State Supreme Court
U.S. commander reportedly criticizes Croatians in Bosnia remarks
NATO forces commander in northeastern Bosnia responded with disappointment after the Wall Street Journal cited Col Gregory Fontenot accusing Croatians of racism and killings. The report described Fontenot questioning trust and noting serious concerns from Clinton administration officials regarding the remarks.
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Uzla
Bosnia- Herzegovina
NATO
Bosnia
U.S
Wall Street Journal
Amy
Gregory Fontenot
William L. Nash
New York Times
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Emmy Wee
Sage
the Daily Report
Vores
Ment
Jay Thornton
Teresa Wells
Howard
Mary
Bessie Fowler
Eer
Orasje
Posavina
Fontenot
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