Meier tops third in Overland Park talent show
In Overland Park Williamsburg’s Doug Meier placed third at a WDAF-G1 Country talent contest singing his self written song Candlelights and Bubblebath. He received 25 dollars cash and a 25 dollar gift certificate. Meier is the son of Ann and Floyd Meier of Williamsburg.
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Lawrence
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Pomona
P.W. Larson
Kelso
Wash
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5Th Army
New Orleans
Lewis to Perform in Ottawa University Chapel Concert
Ottawa native pianist Brian Lewis will headline a 7 30 p m recital at Ottawa University Chapel Auditorium. He has played at Carnegie Hall with major orchestras and held a residency in San Jose Costa Rica for the U S Costa Rican Cultural Center. He is joined by Laura Kennedy a Wichita State University piano performance graduate and Gertrude Wallingford prize winner.
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National Public Radio
Governor adds 5.2 million for hospital closure funding
Gov. Bill Graves announced an additional 5.2 million dollars to move patients from Topeka and Winfield state hospitals and to finance community-based care. The figure brings the administration request to 6.2 million, combining general funds and federal reimbursements. Graves noted ongoing amendments may follow as needs evolve.
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Treasurer opposes Senate shift on investment power
State Treasurer defends holding investment control amid Senate bid to transfer authority. She cites more than 12 billion dollars handled annually and attributes a 20 million loss in 1995 to market dynamics rather than mismanagement. Proposes merging pools and broadening investment options to bolster earnings and prevent collapse.
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Fromme Named New Judge for Fourth Judicial District
Fromme, a Republican and former Coffey County attorney, was named magistrate judge in 1983 and has served as Burlington Municipal Court judge and LeRoy city judge. He presided over Franklin County juvenile court and Anderson and Coffey counties magistrate dockets, with plans to serve mainly in Coffey and Osage counties in his new role. He faces a nonpartisan retention election and notes a hiring freeze may affect his successor.
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Thomas Sachse
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Burlingame
Toll roads as future funding option discussed in Kansas hearing
OPERA Kansas AP Witnesses told the Senate Transportation and Utilities Committee that tolls on non turnpike highways could be studied as part of a broader highway finance package. Secretary Dean Carlson noted highway maintenance funding shortfalls by century end, while supporters argued tolls could offset construction or operation costs.
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Forbes Surges in New Hampshire Primary Poll
A Boston Globe WBZ poll shows Steve Forbes leading with 31 percent in New Hampshire ahead of the January primary, with Bob Dole at 22 percent. Dole dismissed the poll, vowing to win, as the FEC probes Forbes Inc for possible improper contributions.
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Weather sketch shows bitter cold and light snow tonight
Forecast calls for cloudy skies turning bitterly cold with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Temperatures drop to around zero with wind chills 30 to 40 below as north winds 15 to 25 mph pick up after midnight. Saturday warms, north and south zones rise to near zero to five above and five to fifteen above respectively, with Monday looking drier and warmer. lows zero to ten above, highs in the twenties east and thirties west.
Franklin Co Health Dept Offers Pre School Physicals
The Franklin County Health Department offers kindergarten and pre school physicals with appointments available at 220 3530. Also note Plaschka and Kramer Liquors will be closed Feb 5 to move and reopen Feb 6. Fr Co recycling operates Monday to Friday and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm at 2038 S Main. Brown insulation by Taylor Bros Construction advertises winter rates at 242 7477.
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Kansas proposes admissions standards for state universities
Rep Jonathan Wells defends the plan arguing education should begin before college. The bill would require high school graduation with a 2.0 GPA or a 23 ACT score or top third class rank for four year university admission, with exemptions for those 21 or older and a 10 percent freshman exemption at each campus. Six state universities would be covered including KU KSU WSU Emporia Pittsburg Fort Hays.
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Dwichita
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas State
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Pittsburg State
Fort Hays State
Democrats clash over school tax shift and 35 mill repeal plan
In a 1995 House move, a bill to end the school property tax over three years and swap funding for income and sales tax gains stalls after Gov. Graves pressed the Senate to delay. Kerr notes no budget money to replace lost revenue while leaders acknowledge 35 mills must be renewed. Chesbro outlines candidate talk and questions by committee members for the second district.
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Tim Shallenburger
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Ottawa Herald Personal and Subscription Rates Notice
The Ottawa Herald lists circulation and mailing rates effective October 1, 1995. Rates cover Ottawa by carrier, rural towns, motor route, Franklin County, Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson Counties, and mail out of state. All rates are in advance and include state sales tax. Postage details and staff credits are noted.
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