Kansas top stories of 1989 shaping 1990 session
The Legislature starts Jan 8 facing a crowded agenda headlined by a proposed $2.65 billion highway program funded by a one fourth cent sales tax and higher fuel and vehicle fees. Drought cut winter wheat harvest to 213.6 million bushels, smallest since 1966, costing Kansas the top wheat producer title to North Dakota. Other major items include prison overcrowding court orders, a murder case tied to Richard Grissom, dog racing tracks opening, and political reshuffling as Senator Nancy Kassebaum seeks a third term while House members contemplate governor bids.
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Kansas
North Dakota
Dave Owen
Nancy Kassebaum
Kan
Senate
G. U.S
Richard Rogers
el Dorado
Larned State Hospital
Richard Grissom
Johnson County
Dallas
Gregg Braun
Garden City
New Mexico
Wichita
Kansas City
Bob Whittaker
R-Kan
Congress
Jim Slattery
D-Kan
Slattery
John Carlin
Kansas budget fights fuel 1990 welfare crisis debate
Hayden vows to aid the truly needy while balancing the budget amid a tax crisis from reappraisal and classification. Barton rejects new spending, cites legal limits, and warns resources are strained as reserves show a steep drop from 219 million to 89 million. Advocates warn of cutbacks, reduced infant care, and 184 beds likely to be removed, intensifying 1990 welfare battles.
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Hayden
Barton
Melissa Ness
Kansas Children’s Service League
Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement Clyde Wyatt Estate
In the District Court of Franklin County Kansas the estate of Clyde Wyatt deceased. Petition for final settlement filed December 19 1989 by executor Robert A Anderson seeks approval of acts proceedings accounts and fees and heirs and devisees to be determined. Defenses must be filed by January 19 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Clyde Wyatt
K.S.A
State of Kansas
Robert A. Anderson
Ottawa
Rolfs Proposes Major Kansas Tax Overhaul Changes
Rolfs outlines options to tax services and broaden the sales tax base. He estimates $3.3 billion in new revenue if 54 exempted categories are taxed, plus $75 million saved by reallocating state transfers. He also notes potential speedier collections and cigarette and alcohol tax hikes.
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Kansas
Rolfs
Ottawa Woman Guarding Panamanian Prisoners in Armed Forces
2nd Lt. Elizabeth Winkler, a military police officer from Ottawa, guards Panamanian prisoners on base. She reports hearing fighting but not seeing it, remains on base, and expects not to be home for Easter. A 1985 Ottawa High valedictorian with West Point aerospace degree, she earned top classroom honors and wears a star on her collar. Military address provided for letters: APO Miami, 34028.
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Liz
Ottawa High School
West Point
Elizabeth Winkler
APO
Miami
Fla
Public Auction Notice of Kansas Farm Land Sale
In Franklin County Kansas administrator John L Richeson will offer at public auction the SE quarter of Section 22 Township 18S Range 21 containing 160 acres. Auction January 20, 1990 at 11 00 A M on the premises Route 1 Lane Kansas to highest bidder cash with 10 down and abstract at closing within 30 days.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Henry Hahn
K.S.A
State of Kansas
John L. Richeson
6Th Principal Meridian
Route 1
Lane
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SRS
Governor's Commission On Children and Families
Dianna Ward
Anderson, Byrd & Richeson
U.S
Ottawan
Panama
Page 1
Rev. Winkler
Anderson, Byrd & Richeson 2Nd & Main
P.O. Box
Ottawa Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Ottawa Lodge
AF & AM
Allen Troutman
Howard Smith
Alcoholics Anonymous
al- Anon
FR. CO
Narcotics Anonymous
Norris Insurance
Paul Hays
Manager
Farm Bureau Insurance
Methodist
Morn
Wed
Tues
Thur
Mon
Vou
Bruce Osladil
Franklin Insurance
South Main
Bruce
Burrough
Humane Shelter
Pomona
15Th and
Maple
CNA
Crestview Nursing Home
7Th Terrace
Texas Oil Company
H.S. Dickerson
Swepco
Ft. Worth
Medical Records
ART
RRA
Call Allen
Allen County Hospital
kOr
DOT
Gary
America
Robert L. Shields
CLA
Northwestern
Mutual Life the Quiet Company
W. 2Nd
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