Kansas cashes in on defense program boosts state
Kansas stands to receive about 430 million from the Defense Authorization bill for Fiscal Year 1998. Wichita gains from Raytheon and Boeing contracts while Lenexa Emporia Manhattan and other cities land funds for missile defense trucks aircraft and armor. Vickie Hull analyzes the paradox of military spending in a farming state.
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Roberts
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Boeing
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Unirex
Marysville
Osborne
Chemsyn Labs
Lenexa
Emporia
Manhattan
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Fort Riley
McConnell Air Force Base
Kansas Air National Guard
Consolidated Education Center
Iola
Kan
Army National Guard
U.S. Dept. of Education
Pathfinder proves NASA retools costs and goals
NASA wins praise as Pathfinder to Mars restores faith in space spending. A 12 foot panorama of Pathfinder's landing site showcases a successful Mars mission. Built by JPL engineers in Pasadena, the project emphasizes a lower cost air-bag landing and refocused goals.
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NASA
Pathfinder
Mars
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena
NAFTA a Winner Despite Perot Sucking Sound Claim
The article argues NAFTA has boosted U S exports and created higher paying jobs despite some loss of low wage work. It notes Mexico's recovery elevates it to second after Canada as a U S buyer and stresses education and skills are key in a more open economy.
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Congress
America
Ross Perot
NAFTA
Mexico
U.S
Canada
Japan
United States
Waco Tribune-Herald
Guest editorials offer readers a variety of opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials that reflect diverse viewpoints. Readers are reminded that opinions expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Rock Creek Road woes prompt forum on upgrades
On June 30 eighteen Rock Creek Road property owners met at Harrison Township Hall to discuss road repairs from 59 Highway east to Rantoul. They weighed DUS-TOP treatment at 1700 to 2400 dollars per mile annually, paving rock creek road, and landowner financed options with county support.
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Rock Creek Road
Harrison Township
59 Highway
Rantoul
Scott Wood Industries
Rock Creek
Montana Road
Weigan
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Government contacts for U.S. senators and state offices
A list of contact details for U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, including Washington DC offices and state offices in Topeka and Overland Park. Provides street addresses and phone numbers for each office.
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Dirksen
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D.C
Fox
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Har
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Double standard in military sexual scandal debate heats up
Column argues a double standard in Air Force discipline after Col. Dave Rauchecker is jailed for alleged harassment and fraternizing. It contrasts Meg Ryan era cases with Gen. Ralston and Col. Flinn claims, calling for fairness and questioning the severity of punishment amid political pressure.
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Flinn
Air Force
Joseph Ralston
Ralston
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Choleverybody
Kelly Flinn West
Dave Rauhecker
Rauhecker
Raubecker
United States Disciplinary Barracks
Fort Leavenworth
Amnesty International
Col
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