Clinton plan spares Fort Riley as shipyard and base face cuts
Defense officials say Fort Riley Kansas and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard New Hampshire are spared in the draft closure list while California sees smaller impact than in 1994. Perry may tweak the list before Tuesday, with New York Times reporting the key recommendations. In Topeka, a federal judge awards seven Brown v. Board attorneys 521572 dollars, about 40 percent of their request, rejecting higher expert and clerk pay and hinting at a possible property tax levy for the school district.
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Charges Dropped in Chase County Alcohol Case
The Chase County sheriff David Reed and his fiancée Leslie Mayer had charges dropped after the district court accepted a Feb 15 request. They were accused of giving liquor to Mayer's 14 year old daughter, a mistrial occurred last September, and the AG's office had debated continuing the case.
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Bones found may be Wichita woman's remains
In Maysville Arkansas a mushroom hunter uncovered bones that sheriff Capt. Mike Prather says are 90 percent likely to be a Wichita Kansas woman missing since June 1989. The victim, dubbed Bone Woman, was shot and burned. one tooth could confirm identity. The remains were found in May 1990.
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Senate panel approves school tax shift to fund tax cut
The Senate Education Committee voted to end the uniform school property levy, replacing it with a staged tax shift. A 18 percent top income tax and a 1.1 cent sales tax hike would finance a $700 million reduction, with property tax cut steps from 35 to 25 mills in 1996, then to 10 in 1997 and abolition by 1998, and sales tax rises to 5.5 percent in 1996 and 6 percent in 1997.
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Shelter manager faces challenges at Franklin County Humane Society
Lily Mathis, new manager of Franklin County Humane Society's Animal Shelter, notes few owners call for pets brought in by animal control. The shelter receives animals from control, individuals who did not spay pets, and dumps nearby. Mathis has long ties to the shelter and previously ran Dog Gone Pretty in Ottawa. She started in January as manager and also founded Auntie Em's Spay and Neuter Fund.
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Ottawa
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Klear Vision Seeks Chapter 7 Liquidation in Wellsville
Wellsville firm Klear Vision, once a leading transportation window producer, files Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Controller Greg Thyr notes the company is essentially shut down after cash flow and management issues. The firm had announced capacity boosts for bus train and plane windows and plans to enter automotive plastic parts.
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Klear Vision
United States
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Clear Vision
Wellsville
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Clinton orders review of government affirmative action programs
President Clinton directs a government review of affirmative action programs to seek middle ground and avoid turning the debate into a wedge issue. He argues the review guards equal opportunity while risking backlash from core Democratic groups and conservatives alike.
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Clinton
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Cheryl Sylvester Profiles in Ottawa School Board Race
Ottawa voters face a primary for the school board with nine candidates. Cheryl Sylvester, a longtime Ottawa resident and children's librarian, is one who supports the bond issue as fiscally responsible. She cites board experience since August and her work with children and parents as grounding for continued public service.
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Kansas colleges seek ties with two year schools
Kansas four year and two year institutions push partnerships amid booming community college enrollments. Wichita State University official says cooperation can better use resources for students and taxpayers. Pittsburg State University leads in linking with community colleges as state systems emphasize integrated services.
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Kansas
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Wichita State University
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Donald Wilson
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State
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