Johnson County Reconsiders Washburn Courthouse Legacy
In 1990 Johnson County breaks ground on a 12.3 million three story administration building to replace the 1952 courthouse. The new design lifts elements from Washington designed 1891 courthouse including a four faced clock tower while using brick and limestone. Project designer Schaadt notes aim to blend past respect with a contemporary feel.
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Johnson County
George P. Washburn
Cherry
Ottawa
S. Main
Kansas
Franklin County
Washburn
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Pike County
Illinois
Graham
County Administration
Olathe
Mike Schandt
Schaadt
McCoy
Campaign editorial calls for change in Kansas governor race
The editorial argues the race hinges on fiscal reform and tax policy. It criticizes Gov. Mike Hayden for avoiding cost cuts, highlights John Carlin’s tax risks, and praises Republican Nestor Weigand for proposing state economy measures including a commission to study government waste and capped property taxes. It notes five Republican challengers and warns of a bloody contest if Weigand faces Carlin.
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Kansas
Mike Hayden
John Carlin
George Bush
Lips
Carlin
Cedar Crest
Fred Phelps
Topeka
Washington, D.C
Hayden
Whate
Nestor Weigand
Weigand
Beliere
eTo
Boeing
Hallmark
Letters What next Champagne
A reader laments plans for cable TV at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Shirley J. Gingerich of Quenemo questions spending tax money on inmates and jests about serving champagne while they watch.
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Hutchinson Correctional Facility
Shirley J. Gingerich
Quenemo
Government contact contacts for federal and state officials
A list of officials with addresses and phone numbers for reach to President George Bush Sen Bob Dole Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Bob Whittaker State Sen Jim Allen and State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway. Provides offices in Washington DC and Topeka Kansas with telephone lines for constituent requests.
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Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Topeka
Rural one room schools remembered in Franklin County series
Esther Hegberg thanks Bruce Fleming for a heritage series on Franklin County rural schools including Rock Creek Green Dell Wycoff. She taught 29 years in Franklin County and seven in Wyandotte. She praises readers and Mr Hitch for printing, sending copies to former students and recalling memories.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Rock Creek
Green Dell
Wycoff
Wyandotte County
Ottawa
Fleming
Mr. Hitch
Esther Hegberg
Cedar
Level payment plan for all utilities urged by reader
Linda D from Stone urges city to study a level payment plan for lights water and possibly gas. She notes Lawrence and others use level pay on utilities, cites elderly and single income households as beneficiaries, and argues predictable bills reduce fear of hot weather bills while allowing garden watering. She requests further consideration.
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Pete Smith
Lawrence
Linda D
Stone
N. Cherry
Wingert Endorsed in Sun District Race for Congress
Former Ottawa Democrat backs George Wingert for U S House from the Sun District praising his Kansas Legislature and Regents Board experience. Wingert, a cattleman and farm machinery dealer, has deep district knowledge from Polled Hereford and Kansas Oil Marketers work and Kansas State University ties.
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Sun District
George Wingert
Ottawa
Kansas
Board of Regents
Kansas State University
Jane
Oil Marketers Association
Wingert
U.S. House of Representatives
Suh
Jackson George
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Daily News
Peggy
Jim Hitch
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Ottawa Democrat
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