Kansas universities receive major grants and gifts
Eight University of Kansas researchers will share 631,787 over two years from the Marion Merrell Dow Foundation for aging research as part of a 10 million regional grant. At Kansas State University a Florida couple endows a fourth trust fund with 450,000 for engineering and faculty programs, boosting gifts to nearly 3 million. Sedgwick County reports at least 2.2 million in back taxes from underreported personal property holdings after a yearlong probe targeting Wichita Marriott, Grandy's operator American Restaurant Operations, and Rental World. Oklahoma ranks high in National Merit Scholars, while Kansas bankruptcy filings totaled 9,710 in 1991 across three federal courts, with Chapter 7 leading.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Marion Merrell Dow
Marion
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Anthony J. Hancock
Kansas Medical Center
Manhattan
Florida
Kansas State University
LeRoy C. Paslay
Aileen
Manalapan
Fla
Paslay
College of Engineering
Ellis
College of Human Ecology
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County Tax Task Force
Sedgwick County Commission
Betsy Gwin
Ms. Gwin
Wichita Marriott Corp
American Restaurant
Grandy’s
Rental World
Wichita Marriott
Aonica
Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Kansas State
Colorado
Lisa Vaughn
Vaughn
National Merit Corp
Russ Brenner
Topeka
Kansas City
Brenner
Associated Press & Harris News Service
State primary near shoo-in
Kansas politics heat as Senator Lana Oleen fights to cancel the April 7 presidential primary while House leaders resist. The debate stalls with no action, and officials warn the campaign is already set. Legislative plans to require universal health insurance face opposition and unclear odds.
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Lew Ferguson
Associated Press
Topeka
Lana Oleen
Kansas
Oleen
House Elections Committee
Senate
Manhattan
House
Tom Sawyer
Dwichita
Joe de la Torre
Sawyer
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s. Saturday through Monday mild and dry over the weekend. A little cooler with a chance for rain on Monday. Highs mainly in the 50s Saturday and Sunday then in the 40s on Monday. Lows generally in the 30s, some 20s in the northwest.
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Northwest
Doctor accused of inseminating patients in Virginia trial
Mary Green testified under a pseudonym that her child bore a strong resemblance to her fertility doctor Dr. Cecil Jacobson who stands trial on 52 counts of fraud and perjury. Prosecutors allege he inseminated up to 75 women with his own sperm, sometimes mixing with a husband’s with consent. The case centers on alleged deception about sperm sources and pregnancies.
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Alexandria
Mary Green
Dr. Jacobson
Jacobson
James Tate
Tate
University enrollment dips at Ottawa University
Ottawa University reports spring enrollment at 482 students, down 60 from fall and 20 less than a year ago. Tim Adams cites a large December graduating class as the driver of the drop. Admissions note improving fall recruitment and announce a Discovery Day for February 22 with over 250 prospective students and parents expected.
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Ottawa University
Tim Adams
Adams
County invites bids for front end road grader
Franklin County public works director Bob Chamberlin won county commission approval to seek bids for a front-end road grader. The unit must convert to a snowplow and meet specs including a 600 cubic inch four-stroke diesel engine, 24-volt system with 50-amp alternator, four-wheel oil disc brakes, air conditioned cab, and a minimum weight of 29,200 pounds.
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Franklin County Public Works
Bob Chamberlin
County Commission
Valentine's Day deals and sales across local shops
Local ads promote gifts flowers dinners and services for Valentine week. Stores like Cook's Service Hatton's Hallmark and Sutton's Jewelry offer roses jewelry and gift certificates while Ray's IGA offers groceries and a special dinner. Events include Ottawa Municipal Auditorium concert and Konza Quartet and a Valentine skate at Roll-A-Way. Families urged to enroll in painting classes and prize draws with close-out mower sales and seed supplies.
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective March 1 1997. Prices vary by delivery method and region including Ottawa carrier, rural routes, motor route, Franklin County and adjacent counties, and mail to the rest of Kansas. All rates are in advance and include sales tax.
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Topeka
Walker Hendrix
Ottawa
Hendrix
Dim A. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jay Bemis
Carol Ackermann
Peg Armstrong
Virginia Whitacre
Wayne Snow
Dean Rossman
Franklin County
State of Kansas
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Shoo-In
Hendrix Eyes Health Care
Coe
Snewma
Clol
Colby
Weather Network
Pittsburg
Ad Briefs
Jetzon Tires & Repair Service
Cook's Service
Creation Station
S. Main
Valentine Jewelry
Turner Tola
Wast
Hatton's
Guys & Gals
Women's Care Plus
Princeton Rd
Turner
W. 15Th
Cook’s Service
Princeton Grain
Hill House
SEITZ
Ray
IGA
Fashion Alley Thru
Ottawa Municipal
Valentine
Fri
Kansas State Bank
Ottawa Country Club
Wendy's
Ladie
Sutton
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
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