Franklin County backs Koch road lease purchase plan
Franklin County Commission approved a 15 year lease purchase with Koch Industries to build finance and maintain 8.5 miles of Vermont Road from K-68 to John Brown Road at 5.75 percent for 1.7 million dollars. The deal marks a first in Kansas offering guaranteed road durability amid aging infrastructure and winter wear.
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John Brown Road
Kansas
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U.S
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Franklin County
Pees County
Underwater fireworks warn of risky youth behavior
The Parsons Sun urges caution as a lighthearted shark tale about illegal underwater firework use highlights youth immaturity. A lake fishing pair ignited devices to stun fish, one piece exploded sinking their boat, proving fireworks pose danger when mishandled. Parents are urged to supervise and speak up.
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Johnny
Parsons Sun
Clinton China trip viewed as costly propaganda stunt
Charley Reese criticizes President Clinton's 1000-person, 100-ton entourage to China as a wasteful expense funded by U.S. taxpayers. He argues the trip serves Chinese propaganda, yields no real concessions, risks conflict, and reflects government corruption. Reese warns of future poverty, loss of liberty, and wars resulting from poor leadership.
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China
New York Times
Clinton
White House
Charley Reese
Osoreesead.com
Ad industry racism memo fuels boycott and ad bias debate
A Katz Media Group memo exposed by the New York Daily News alleges advertisers should target white audiences, viewing black and ethnic stations as less desirable. The piece links the memo to broader concerns about ad buying, market information gaps, FCC scrutiny, and calls for fair ad allocation to growing minority markets.
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Katz Media Group
New York Daily News
Rupert Murdoch
New York Post
Murdoch
Bloomingdale's
Manhattan
Post
Rupert
America
Oprah
Snoop Doggy Dogg
FCC
Congress
Sharpton
Reader Forum Thanks Ottawa for 8th Annual Old Engine Co 8 Golf Tourney
The 8th Annual Old Engine Co 8 golf tournament was held June 14 at Ottawa Country Club. Winning team members Joe Hastert Randy Vance and Pete Erlacher led the field of 108 golfers. Prize winners included Tom DeSpain Vernon Peters Joe Geist Larry Fort and Jerry Kraus for various closest to the pin and longest putt contests. Profit from raffles and a Modern Woodmen matching funds program will surpass $4,000 with many local sponsors and volunteers named for their support. Special thanks to Dale Pearson and the Modern Woodmen district, Wal-Mart Distribution for the barbecue grill won by David Wells, and the OFC Auxiliary and OCC crew.
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Ottawa Country Club
Joe Hastert
Randy Vance
Pete Erlacher
Tom DeSpain
Vernon Peters
Joe Geist
Larry Fort
Jerry Kraus
Modern Woodmen
Bishops Brew
Windmill Cafe
Edgecombs
Expert Tire
Pizza Time
Budges
G. Willikers
Pizza Village
el Jacal
Poncho’s
Peoples Bank
O’leary’s Pub
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Wal-Mart
Auto Zone
Pizza Hut
Shooters
Town and Country Supply
Dodson International
Trav Comm Travel
KOFO
Screen & Holler
OH Pawn Shop
Litwin’s
Wild Bill and
Miss Ellie's
Pomona
Quenemo
Karrs Karts
Long John Silver’s
Ottawa
Cliff Badders
DeBauge Bros
Emporia
Hoats Golf Supply
Osage City
ATI
Greg Seymore
State Farm Insurance
Wendy’s Hamburgers
C.A. Heffner
Continental Research Corp
Overland Park Marriott Hotel
Dale Pearson
David Wells
OFC
Merle Sands
OCC
OE #8
Richard Towe
Northern Ireland moves to new era after tight election
The Times notes precision in language and timing will shape the uneasy post election balance in Northern Ireland. David Trimble leads Ulster Unionists but faces challenges ahead including the Drumcree Orange parade this Sunday, testing fragile post vote stability.
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London
Northern Ireland
Ulster
David Trimble
Trimble
Ulster Unionist Party
Drumcree
United Kingdom
Union
Guest editorials reflect varied opinions in Herald opinion page
The notice states that guest editorials offer diverse viewpoints and that the views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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