KDOT unveils five year road plan and tax hike
Kansas DOT released a 54 page outline for the next five years of highway projects including six bridge overlays on 1 35 in Franklin County and a Southeast Kansas Highway corridor from Wichita to Joplin. Gasoline tax rose to 18 cents per gallon with diesel at 20 cents to fund the plan.
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Doctor defends baboon liver transplant amid protests
Dr Thomas Starzl defended the world first baboon to human liver transplant as activists gathered outside Presbyterian University Hospital. A 35 year old patient with hepatitis B was given the baboon liver, aiming to address organ shortages while the hospital noted the patient remained in critical condition. Demonstrators argued against sacrificing one species for another, while Starzl stressed the oath to protect human life.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas Starzl
University of Pittsburgh
Presbyterian University Hospital
Irene Simko
Lisa Rossi
Starz
Weekend forecast shows mild nights and warm days
The forecast calls for a mostly clear night with a low around 70 to 75 and a south wind. Friday to Sunday in Kansas stays dry with highs in the 80s and lows from the mid 50s to mid 60s, cooler on Sunday in the 60s.
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Kansas
Decline in TV Coverage of Presidential Conventions
Coverage will be limited as networks scale back convention visibility, with NBC PBS joint coverage and Tom Brokaw’s NBC special. CBS notes fewer surprises as rules changes have reduced drama, while ABC sticks to its longtime lighter approach. Ratings have plunged since 1980.
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Los Angeles
CBS News
Lance Venardos
Bill Clinton
Venardos
Dele-Gates
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PBS
Tom Brokaw and Company
ABC
Jesse Jackson
Ann Richard
George
Garnett board plans appointments at regular meeting
The Garnett Board of Education meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at the board office to consider appointments for district officers including clerk treasurer attorney and program directors. Superintendent Woods will recommend copy machines and computer systems for the new Anderson County Junior-Senior High School. An executive session will follow to discuss personnel and teacher salary negotiations.
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Garnett Board of Education
Ken Woods
Anderson County
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Ottawa area holiday closures and sales notices
Franklin County landfill operates Friday July 3 and closes Saturday July 4 for the holiday. Club Dining Room at Ottawa Country Club now open Wednesday evenings 5 30 to 8 30 for members and guests only. No sale Saturday at Watts Auction Center with Salas tesuma Saturday July 1. Ruby July birthstone rings start at 67 50 Suttons Jewelry 207 S Main 242 3723. Ottawa VFW Post 5901 benefit yard sale Fri July 3 6 30 am to noon rain or shine. % mile north of Ottawa on 59 Hiway. Young Place Summer Clearance 30 percent off. Drive safely July 4 Independence Day. Royal Cleaners closed Saturday July 4 through Wednesday July 8.
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Ottawa
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization
Cleanup begins after toxic spill derails tank car
In Superior Wisconsin workers in oxygen masks battled to stop 30000 gallons of benzene containing chemicals from reaching Lake Superior. The spill killed many fish and forced evacuation of about 50000 people with 260 National Guard and Army Reserve troops aiding. Officials warned of dizziness headaches and eye and skin burning while rain aided vapor dissipation. No serious injuries reported though 33 people were treated.
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Nemadji
Dave Zeng
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Paul Steadman
Environmental Protection Agency
Chicago
Burlington Northern
Nemadji River
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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Duluth
Gary Doty
Jane Meyer
Wisconsin Emergency Response Commission
National Guard
Army Reserve
Tommy G. Thompson
National Transportation and Safety Board
Mike Holsteen
Railroad
Dakota
Ottawa Herald publishes long list of subscription rates
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and extensive subscription prices for Ottawa and surrounding areas as of March 16, 1992. Rates cover carrier, motor route, and mail delivery in Franklin County, adjacent counties, and the entire state, with NAB tax noted and all prices in advance.
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