Welch sworn in as Kansas Bureau of Investigation chief
Larry Welch was sworn in as the Kansas Bureau of Investigation director stating the agency needs more funding to fight crime. The 58 year old former FBI official plans to boost funding for an expanded automated records system and larger forensic lab as KBI serves many state police and sheriff departments.
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Peka
Kan
Larry Welch
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Welch
Robert Davenport
FBI
Federal Bureau
KBI
Sheriffs
Panel OKs youth audit of Topeka center
The Legislative Post Audit Committee approved an audit of the Youth Center at Topeka after six meetings. State Sen. Anthony Hensley said the July death of 17 year old Thomas Mapes and two inmates who left the center for Wichita drew sufficient scrutiny to win approval.
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Topeka
Kan
Legislative Post
YCAT
Anthony Hensley
Thomas Mapes
Kansas City
Wichita
Mapes
Nursing home banned admissions in Medicine Lodge Kansas
The state halted new residents at Friendship Manor Training Center after inspectors observed residents injuring themselves and throwing tantrums. Staff efforts to prevent self harm and teach behavior were deemed insufficient. the administrator expected a quick lift. The 49 bed facility serves mentally retarded adults sent there from state hospitals.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
Friendship Manor
Gary Ingenthron
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
John van Hook
Fort Riley shooting deaths rise to two soldiers
The Army probes a Fort Riley barracks shooting from July 9 that killed Pvt. Anthony Thurston and later Spc. Silky Boatwright. An attempted murder charge against Pfc. Eddie Patterson is expected to upgrade in connection with Boatwright’s death, while Patterson faces Thornton’s death charges.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Spc
Silky Boatwright
Fort Pierce
Fla
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kaw
Anthony Thurston
Grifton
N.C
Army
Mark Meseke
Pfc
Eddie Patterson
Boatwright
Patterson
Thornton
Auditorium budget hike approved by city commission
Ottawa auditors vote 4-1 to raise the mill levy for the 1995 budget of the Municipal Auditorium from 1.15 to 1.50 mills. The $11,000 increase raises the OMA budget to about $161,200, with $2,500 for a building energy efficiency study and the rest as a contingency. The budget omits roughly $100,000 pledged for roof repairs.
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City Auditorium
Matt Matthews
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
OMA
Auditorium
City Commission
Dick Smith
Auditorium Board
City and bank seek extra month to buy Franklin Savings building
Franklin chase continues as Ottawa city and First National Bank of Kansas gain a 30 day extension from the Resolution Trust Corporation. The July 11 deadline looms for a city purchase of the Franklin Savings building at First and Hickory with up to 750000 authorized, though no final decision is made.
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City of
Ottawa
First National Bank’ of Kansas
Franklin Savings Building
First
Hickory
Resolution Trust Corporation
First Tional
the. City Commission
Thas
Abe
Richmond Free Fair Rabbits and Poultry Set Records Amid Busy Grounds
Bells rang as Richmond hosts a bustling Free Fair with rabbits and poultry on display in a new barn. Rabbit entries rose to 124 from 80, poultry counts up from 54, and total exhibitors reached 231, boosted by Walkley Wabbits 4-H and regular clubs. Ottaway Amusements returns after six years, with beef cattle shows and dance acts entertaining crowds.
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Richmond
Fair Board
Walkley Wabbits
Donna's Dancing Dolls
Garnett
Ottaway Amusements
Derby
Ottaway
Richmond Fair
Peg Wichman
Panel OKs Breyer for bench
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Stephen G. Breyer’s nomination as the 108th Supreme Court justice. The vote split with Metzenbaum and Grassley expressing concerns, while Biden and Kennedy backed swift full-Senate consideration. The Court’s 1994 95 term begins in October.
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Ashington
Stephen G. Breyer
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Clinton
Breyer
Boston
Joseph Biden
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Ohio
Howard Metzenbaum
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Metzenbaum
Crayola Introduces Scented Crayons in 16 Flavors
Crayola unveils 16 scented crayons with aroma capsules in wax, offering lime, pine, fresh air, cherry, grape, lemon, orange, strawberry, chocolate, licorice, rose, blueberry, coconut, peach, banana, and bubble gum scents. Scents react when scratched, non toxic, with limited real smell when idle. Binney & Smith expects about 20 million units sold this year amid parent and child reassurance.
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Aston
Drexler
Binney & Smith Co
Binney & Smith
Barkis Outlines Action Plan for Kansas Attorney General Bid
Ottawa University graduate Marvin Barkis, a Democrat from Louisburg, released a detailed action plan for his potential four year term as Kansas attorney general. He described the document as a measurable checklist covering all office duties from law enforcement to office operations.
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Ottawa University
Kansas
Marvin Barkis
D-Louisburg
Barkis
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