Welfare costs spark debate at Ottawa coffee event
In a legislative coffee in Ottawa last weekend Senator Jim Allen cited that more people work for SRS in Kansas than live in Ottawa, about 12,000 employees. Representative Betty Sue Shumway proposed Living in Family Environments to shift mentally retarded children from institutions to presumably save money, arguing a potential $40,000 annual disparity but raising questions about actual gains and efficiency.
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Ottawa
Jim Allen
SRS
Kansas
Allen
Betty Sue Shumway
Shumway
Race heats up in 5th District GOP primary contest
Kansas 5th District Republicans seek a 1990 House seat as Democrats field many candidates. Voters face a crowded field with past primary tallies seen in 1978 as hints. Ed Reitz a Pittsburg official promises to seek re election in 1992 if successful in 1990 and aims to clash with incumbents in possible redraws. Dick Nichols of McPherson vows relocation to stay with most of the 5th District.
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Sth
George Wingert
Ottawa
5Th
Whittaker
Don Allegrucci
Kansas
Ed Reitz
Pittsburg
Kansas Senate
Reitz
Sun
McPherson
Dick Nichols
Nichols
Bourbon-Franklin County
Parsons Sun
Ottawa Herald Staff and Subscription Rates Listing
Ottawa Herald details staff roles and multiple subscription prices effective July 1, 1989 for carriers motor routes and mail across Franklin County surrounding areas and other regions with monthly and multi month options.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone
The notice invites letters to the editor and requires signatures an address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published and the paper asks writers to provide contact details for prompt verification.
Heart Attack Risks And Prevention Urged By Health Group
A public health note urges awareness of heart attack risk and warning signs. It cites 1.5 million annual American cases, with 500,000 deaths, and notes 300,000 die before reaching hospital. Advises annual blood pressure checks, no smoking, balanced diet, weight control, regular exercise, and medical checkups.
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The
American Heart Association
Heart Association
Pay now or pay later for drug offender penalties
Letter argues against Wendell Barker on plea bargaining and urges weighing the long term taxpayer cost of drug crime against harsher prosecution. It questions the burden of courtrooms judges and prisons, and asks how punishment now could reduce future costs and drug dealing.
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Wendell Barker
the Herald
Franklin County funds aid pet spay program
Franklin County residents can get spay rebates up to 20 dollars during February through Auntie Em's Stray Animal Rescue Mission. Twenty five spays are funded now with plans to expand if more money becomes available. A bake sale at Wal-Mart on Saturday at 10 am funds the project. contact Emily Mathis or Vicki Whitacre for details.
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Franklin County
Wal-Mart
Emily Mathis
Vicki Whitacre
McDonalds marks its reach in Russia and beyond
Olathe readers weigh local dining growth as McDonalds expands globally. The piece notes Moscow’s big appetite for fast food with 26,000 applicants for 630 jobs and plans for more than 20 Russian locations, while reflecting on Olathe's existing diverse eateries and appetite for new chains. It cites McDonalds’ global presence including Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and the Soviet opening near Red Square in 1991.
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Mike Hurd
Olathe Daily News
Moscow
McDonald’s
Houston
Olathe
Kansas City
McDonald's
Pizza Hut
Russia
Red Square
Golden Arches
Bennett Denounces Drug Legalization At Harvard Speech
William Bennett, head of the U.S. drug control policy, told a Kennedy School audience that legalization would bring catastrophic costs. He cited a crack epidemic and warned that cheap drugs would devastate families, education, work, and unborn children. He urged Americans to resist appeals for drug legalization as morally scandalous.
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William Bennett
Govermment
Kennedy School of Government
Harvard
Bennett
Harvard University
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