OU names Guenther to new financial post
Brenda Guenther was named director of finance and controller at Ottawa University. Her background includes roles at Franklin Savings Association TIE Communications and Payless Shoesource. She started at OU January 15 and holds a Kansas State University degree plus CPA certification.
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Great Mall to open with unique entrances and lighting
Smith described a 100 acre site with exposed ceilings and special lighting to create an inviting atmosphere. Construction will start when weather allows with foundation work planned for February. Pad sites for Burger King Red Lobster and Perkins will anchor the mall drawing shoppers from a 60 mile radius. Kansas secretary Gary Sherrer said the mall will restore retail balance for Olathe.
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Unexpired Franklin County commissioner term sought
Chesbro invites letters from qualified residents to fill the unexpired Franklin County commission term ending January 1997. Candidates must reside in the 2nd district. Two Republicans, Larry Skeet and Leslie Reinier, filed to run for Savage's seat, while Savage runs for re election. Committee members and committee women listed as voting delegates.
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Larry Wright
Fred Martin
John Birzer
Dennis Woolman
Thomas Weigand
William Bowers
Willard Elsa
Tourism director pushes historic Franklin County growth
McGee, new tourism director, promotes historic tourism as the region’s top activity and plans to coordinate more events to boost overnight stays. He praises Ottawa’s welcome as his family settles in, while a local businessman donates a computer to his Chamber office to aid outreach. Town leaders seek a relocated visitor information center at the depot.
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Ed Baldridge
S. Main
Lou Atherton
Chamber of Commerce
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Gordon Bruce
Murray McGee
Greg Gilroy
City debates rural water rates and contract terms
Ottawa city leaders debated rolling back rural water charges after a study found rural districts paid 46.5 percent of the average cost borne by other customers. The council also considered extending contracts to equal end dates, possibly to 2009, and discussed adding safeguards for future rate increases.
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Robert Green
Bradley
Ottawa
Matt Matthews
Forrest Lowry
Lowry
Army medic discharged after protest verdict at court martial
Protesting medic New was discharged as the military court resumed proceedings. He faced up to six months in jail, a dishonorable discharge, and loss of pay. New’s father called the verdict foregone, while his mother sought clemency in Germany. U.N. officials declined comment, citing policy on member state court decisions. His case has drawn conservative opposition to UN command of U.S. troops.
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U.N
Geneva
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Daniel New
Conroe
Germany
Suzanne New
U.S
United Nations Command
Charley Reese
FDA approves zero calorie fat substitute for snacks
The FDA authorized Procter & Gamble olestra as the first zero calorie artificial fat for potato chips and snacks with a warning about possible side effects. Critics warned of gastrointestinal upset and vitamin depletion, but regulators deemed it safe for consumer choice.
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Food and Drug Administration
Procter & Gamble
FDA
Production rises as December output edges up in industry
Industrial production rose 0.1 percent in December marking a second straight gain. Output by factories, utilities, and mines slowed from November's revised 0.3 percent advance, yet the increase attributed to more auto and light truck output and the end of Boeing strike.
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Federal Reserve
Speed Limit Debate Hits Kansas House Session
The Kansas House debated a bill to raise highway speed limits to 70 mph on four lanes and 65 mph on others with a 10 mph buffer for minor overages. A two-lane limit of 60 mph was rejected, and a primary election reform proposal loomed. A guest chaplain sparked tension with prayers about abortion and homosexuality, while legislators searched for responsibility for a weights and measures breakdown costing consumers.
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Kansas
Department of Transportation
Jim Lowther
Remporia
Janice Hardenburger
R-Haddam
Joe Wright
Central Christian Church
Wichita
Reservoir levels and outflow readings update
Reservoir measurements show Clinton and Hillsdale pool levels near full, with Melverm and Pomona recorded values and small rainfall trace noted for Pomona. Outflow figures list specific cubic feet per second values, reflecting early weather network readings.
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