Harvest Wheat Crop Nears Record Size in Kansas
Kansas Agricultural Statistics pegs the 1989 harvest at 460.2 million bushels, the state’s largest ever, with an average yield near 39 bushels per acre from 11.8 million acres. May forecasts held through July, reflecting western and north central Kansas strong so far while southern region remains cautious.
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Mike Corn
Harris
Topeka
Kansas Agricultural Statistics
TJ. Byram
Kas
Kansas
Byram
Pan el ratifies teachers pact in West Franklin district
West Franklin district teachers ratified a contract with a 4.35 percent average raise boosting starting pay to 20 300 from 19 300. Sick days rise to 10 with up to three personal leave days. unused sick days over 60 pay at 30 a day. Staffing gains include 170 student contact days. a spelling bee and math contest moved to extra duty. The package totals about 72 200 in new salaries and benefits. Administrators and classified staff also receive 4.35 percent raises. A proposed budget foresees a three mill property tax levy increase and 190 000 in cuts to address state-levy declines. two mills may be needed to cover a 662 000 fall in assessed valuation.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
West’ Franklin
Sjeachers
West Franklin
James E. Cain
Weather Tonight Forecast Slight Rain Chance Across Kansas
Mostly cloudy tonight with a slight chance of rain and a gradual warming trend. Lows in the mid-50s, then around 60 Sunday, mid- and upper-60s by Tuesday, highs from the mid-80s to low-90s.
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Kansas
KU breaks ground on $14.3 million arts center
Ground was broken Thursday at the University of Kansas for a 14.3 million performing arts center. Chancellor Gene Budig addressed about 200 people as eight dignitaries turned dirt. The project is funded mainly by a 10 million donation from the Lied Foundation of Omaha Nebraska.
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Lawrence, Kan
University of Kansas
Gene Budig
Lied Foundation of
Omaha
Neb
Sidewalk Sale and Community Booths Coupon Bonanza
Community event ad highlights sidewalk sale hours from 7 to 5 and 8 to 10 30 am with 50 percent off deals at several vendors. Booths include Bettis Sue Shumway and Suttons Jewelry offering drawings for an American flag set and an anniversary ring. Vacation Bible School at Nazarene Church runs July 16–20 for ages 3 through 6th grade.
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Bettis Sue Shumway
Sutton's Jewelry
S. Main
Nazarene Church
7Th & Elm
Lawrence data center candidate eyed by United Telecom
United Telecom vice president Jerry Cosley says Lawrence is a leading candidate for a 200000 square foot data processing center that would employ 80 to 100 people. The Overland Park based firm is close to a formal agreement but offered no firm decision and declined to identify other candidates.
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Lawrence
United Telecommunications Inc
United Telecom
Overland Park
Jerry Cosley
Herrman explains 15th Street markings in Ottawa
Ottawa public safety director Jeff Herrman describes new white markings on 15th Street to limit traffic from four lanes to two. He notes only short segments near Main allow four lanes for turning at 15th and Main, while the rest to the city limits is designated two lanes. He urges drivers to stay near the centerline.
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Jeff Herrman
Ottawa
Public Safety
15Th Street
Herrman
Main
Turing
15Th
Ottawa Herald publication and pricing note for 1990
The Ottawa Herald lists staff roles including Editor Jim RF. Hitch and Managing Editor Terry Ostmeyer. It provides detailed subscription rates effective April 1, 1990 for Ottawa deliveries, rural towns, motor routes, and mail to Franklin and surrounding counties, plus out-of-state and balance-of-state options.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Jim RF. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jay Bemisco
Ccc
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Ucc
Jean Rossman
Franklin County
State of Kansas
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