Earhart mystery debated at 100th birthday tribute
In TCHISON Kansas a four day Earl Earhart celebration hosted a panel of six experts who offered theories on the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. They agreed Earhart's plane likely crashed near Howland Island after fuel ran out, despite doubts about solving the mystery.
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Tchison
Kan
Amelia Earhart
South Pacific
Earhart
Amelia
Donald M. Goldstein
Fred Noonan
New Guinea
Oakland
Calif
Howland Island
Noonan
List of Earhart disappearance theories compiled by library
The Atchison Public Library alongside Penny Donaldson collected many theories about Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. The list includes fuel loss, ocean crash, Saipan capture, Long Island hiding, alien abduction, and various other sensational possibilities, with experts debating whether she survived or was captured. The discussion features historians, researchers, and witnesses referencing naval search data and differing interpretations of radio transmissions.
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Associated
Penny Donaldson
Atchison Public Library
Amelia Earhart
Earhart
Saipan
South Pacific
Gardner
Nikumaroro
Coral
Long Island
Noonan
Humphrey
U.S.S. Lexington
Local artist Xenna Markley shows work at Lawrence Arts Center
Ottawa artist Xenna Kathy Markley displays her art at the Lawrence Arts Center through August 28 as part of an all-member show sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild. Markley co directs Riverfront Gallery in Lawrence and teaches art classes in Ottawa.
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Lawrence
Xenna
Kathy Markley
Ottawa
Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence Art Guild
Markley
Riverfront
Bumper State wheat crop may lower bread protein
Kansas farmers report big yields but protein content in early samples runs below average. State samples show 11.7 percent protein across 72 counties, down from 13.3 last year, with 12.3 percent ten-year average. Industry voices note mixing strength and dough tolerance could offset low protein, while some regions test higher.
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Alina
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural
David Frey
Kansas Wheat Commission
Manhattan
Keith Ehmke
Cargill Inc
Salina
WaKeeney
Ehmke
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Richard Nelson
Western Star
ADM Milling
Nelson
Reader Information Subscription Prices
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Ottawa
Franklin
Kansas
Forensic work continues on decomposed body near Lawrence
Douglas County officials await dental identifications while considering homicide. Sheriff Loren Anderson hopes to ID by midweek but cautions it may take longer. KCPD reports no confirmed age or sex. bones visible as farm worker found body in a ditch. Heart of America Indian Center seeks donations to erase 82000 debt and fund a 50000 reserve by next June. Justin Orr, new executive director, plans 1500 appeal letters and outreach to 57 tribes and local donors.
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Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Douglas County
Loren Anderson
Anderson
Kansas City, Mo
Heart of America Indian Center
Justin Orr
Orr
Front Page Budget Talks Aim for Pension and Tax Credit Clash
Negotiators pressed to resolve how states or the federal government would determine welfare benefits and work protections. A $500 per child tax credit sparked intense debate, with Clinton seeking broader reach while Republicans warned of impacts on the rich and unresolved issues like Medicare premiums and health care funding.
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Clinton
Senate
House
Sperling
Dick Armey
Texas
ABC
Clin
Ton
Domenici
CBS
Don Nickles
Chiefs cut Dan Saleaumua over salary cap limits
IVER FALLS Wis AP Defensive tackle Dan Saleaumua, 32, was released by the Kansas City Chiefs after refusing a pay cut. Coach Marty Schottenheimer said they exhausted all options but it was not possible to fit him under the cap. Saleaumua joins Neil Smith and Mark Collins as released veterans.
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Iver Falls
Wis
Dan Saleaumua
Kansas City Chiefs
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer
Chiefs
Saleau
Mua
Joe Phillips
Saleaumua
Neil Smith
Mark Collins
Collins
Smith
Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Weather Tonight and Next Few Days Forecast
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low around the upper 60s and northeast winds up to 15 mph. Wednesday brings mild dry conditions with lows in the 50s west, 40 to 45 central and east, and highs in the 80s. Thursday stays dry and hotter with lows mostly in the 60s and highs in the upper 80s to 90s west. Friday shows more thunderstorm chances in the west, dry central and east, with lows around the 60s and 90s highs.
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