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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1995
Page
4
Wichita panel approves converting the abandoned Burlington Northern rail line from Nalley Center to Medora into a national trail after over four hours of testimony. The advisory board urged city leaders to pursue rails-to-trails, noting the line is the only near Wichita rail corridor eligible for conversion. Sedgwick County involvement referenced with plans seen in 1996.
Republicans move to vote on billions in cuts to housing environmental veterans and NASA programs while Democrats cry foul. Subcommittees back about 7 billion in cuts this year with 15 billion next year and over 1 trillion to follow to meet tax cut and budget goals.
House Republicans push a plan to dismantle the national school lunch program and end the WIC aid for pregnant women and young children. The measure, backed by Educational Opportunities Committee, would return funds to states via block grants and roll back federal nutrition standards. The White House cautions on billions in cuts and potential malnutrition, while President Clinton defends the program as vital to millions of children.
Las Vegas report notes Kenny Rogers substituted for an impersonator at the Imperial Palace Legends In Concert. Rogers sang The Gambler and Ruby then joined Dolly Parton imitator Sandy Anderson for Islands in the Stream. Audience largely believed it was the real star.
Washington AP report notes 1994 alcohol linked 42 percent of 40,200 traffic deaths. Transportation Secretary Pena unveils goal to cut alcohol related fatalities to 11,000 annually by 2005 and outlines strategies to reach high risk groups including alcoholics, repeat offenders, and adults under 21.
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