Ambitious Kansas highway plan outlined by Edwards
Gov. Hayden’s Highway Task Force endorsed a $1.8 billion program proposed by Transportation Secretary Horace Edwards. It would build 188 miles of new four lane roads, upgrade 1,155 miles of two lane highways, and fund 28 local projects to remove bottlenecks across southeast central and northeast Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
Governor's Highway Task Force
Transportation
Horace Edwards
Kansas
Edwards
West Corner
Topeka, Kan
Governor’s Highway Task Force
Enthusiasm Builds For Super Collider
Osage County hosts another public meeting backing Kansas bid to house the Superconducting Super Collider. The project would create 2,500 permanent jobs after construction, require a 250 million dollar annual budget, and place an underground track near Pomona Reservoir. Public supporters cite geology, resources and location as reasons to attract the DOE.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Osage City
Osage County
Kansas
SSC
Department of Energy
Pomona Reservoir
Appanoose
Pomona
Franklin County
Terry Smith
South Main Street renovation delayed by equipment problems
City Manager Lyle Dresher said Killough Inc of Ottawa faces a week delay as a needed hot mix plant part arrives from out of town to repair equipment. The pause, following heavy rains, allows the old surface to dry and enables preparatory work for an overlay on East Logan Street after South Main finishes, with no major setback expected.
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South Main Street
Lyle Dresher
Killough Inc
Ottawa
Dresher
Killough
East Logan Street
South Main
Iran Contra banker Hakim defies $8 million profits deed
At a joint House Senate hearing Albert Hakim refused to deed $8 million in profits to the United States, revealing how Richard Secord used part of his share for a sports car and airplane. Senator Rudman pressed for recall and questioned the meeting with Secord and Oliver North amid Meese disclosure of diverted Iran arms proceeds to the Contras.
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Washington
Albert Hakim
U.S
Richard Secord
Senate
Arthur L. Liman
United States
Hakim
Warren Rudman
R-N.h
Secord
Air Force
Iran
Rudman
White House
Oliver North
Edwin Meese III
Richmond drainage project advances with citywide work
The Richmond plan to improve drainage and street conditions moves forward after a 142 week timeline. Rillough Inc. of Ottawa will overlay and install storm sewers on Central Avenue, chip and seal northside streets, replace culverts, and dig new ditches. J D Woodsum notes long standing drainage problems as crews cut ditches and unload pipe. Funding includes a 123000 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce and 123000 in general obligation bonds, with up to 23000 more possible. City workers began south side ditches and grading in preparation for chip and seal after bid came in at 167000 against 194000 expected.
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Melissa Bauman
Herald
Richmond
Rillough Inc
Ottawa
Central Avenue
Kansas Department of Commerce
KDC
Leo Metze
Killough
Veterans face long road to adjustment after Vietnam
The three part series notes 30 000 Kansas veterans struggle with post traumatic stress and readjustment after Vietnam. Veterans describe life after combat as shades of grey, not simple reintegration, with ongoing need for extensive counseling and support services. The Vet Center director Leon Haverkamp explains why former soldiers still face powerful inner battles.
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Dave Ranney Harris
Vietnam
Kansas
Leon Haverkamp
Vet Center
Wichita
Haverkamp
Sun-Times
Robert Page
Jeffrey Zaslow
Ann Landers
Chicago Tribune
Diane Crowley
Longmeadow
Mass
Zaslow
Eppie Lederer
Page
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Holton
Super 'S
Nebraska
Tosska
Paimae Tyre
Beetierg
Ewe Wei
Perenne
Northwest Passage
Feurlana Kamsas
Wichits
Hutchinson
Hayes
Greet Bend
LeCrosss
Walong Ae Ae
Tnsan
Transportation Secretary
Ban
Marronth
Ils
Oklahoma Bar
Muy
Reins Wolane
Noble Bradley
Vanguard Products of
Richmond Street
Steve Zuk
Irongate Banker Sports Government
J.D. Woodsum
Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times
Wall Street Journal
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