Senator Dole's name set for Aug 4 Republican ballot
TOPERA Kan AP Rob Dole secured enough signatures to formalize his re election bid for a fifth six year Senate term. Democratic activist Gloria O'Dell filed for the Democratic nomination, becoming the first Democrat to file. Incumbent state lawmakers including Sen Dick Rock and Reps Vernon Correll Bob Grant Ken Grotewicz Jim Lowther Carol Sader also filed for re election along with several House challengers and additional Senate hopefuls.
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Arkansas City
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Oswego
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Leawood
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Kansas City
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Olathe
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Leavenworth
Sheriff seeks re election and Cundy eyes senate bid
Kansas candidate John Cundy filed to run for the 12th Senate District in a district spanning Anderson Franklin and Linn counties and portions of Bourbon, with Rex Bowling seeking another term as Franklin County sheriff. Cundy, a former educator and WWII veteran, criticized state taxes and growth while outlining his qualifications and GOP background. Bowling, a Republican, has served as sheriff since 1975 and was the only filer for the sheriff’s post as of Tuesday.
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Ottawa teachers face impasse as board sticks to offer
The Ottawa board remained firm on its final offer as negotiations with the Ottawa Education Association stalled. Ih et Heiniger noted the impasse, while OEA members Shirlene Taylor and Lynda Alderman expected closer talks. Alderman warned that acceptance would keep Ottawa teachers’ pay below state averages, referencing a Kansas NEA study ranking Ottawa 177th of 288. A state mediator had not been used in three years.
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Ottawa
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Legislator Beryl Anthony Ousted in Arkansas Race
In Little Rock Arkansas voters ousted Rep Beryl Anthony after seven terms amid a bank scandal climate. Governor Bill Clinton aided opponent Bill McCuen who won with 51 percent to Anthony's 43 004 votes in a tight contest.
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Greensburg sheriff fined after no contest on service charge
Greensburg, ATCHISON-Doniphan County Sheriff Mark Long was fined 100 after pleading no contest to failing to serve a writ. He was scheduled for trial in Leavenworth County District Court on official misconduct for not serving himself and his wife a summons in a civil case. The judge accepted a more specific reduced charge.
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Weather outlook for Weta Cela and Ottawa
Tonight cloudy with a 40 percent risk of showers or thunderstorms and a low around 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Kansas overall warm and dry Friday to Sunday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Ottawa hourly temps end at 10 am today.
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Ben Vereen Involved In Car Crash And Nighttime Attack
Los Angeles police said Tony-winning actor Ben Vereen, 45, crashed his car into a tree hours before being runted by a crowd and critically injured while walking on a highway in the dead of night. Investigators cited no known link between the two incidents as Vereen remained in critical condition at UCLA Medical Center with head and internal injuries and a broken leg after four hours of surgery.
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Ucla Medical Center
World's Largest Diamond replica on display at Sutton's Jewelry
OTTAWA STREETFEST booth forms available at Jan's Creation Station. Sale prices slashed at Helton's Hallmark. Display June 13 20 at Sutton's Jewelry 207 S. Main. Phone 242-3723.
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Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1992 update announced
The Ottawa Herald lists 1992 subscription prices for Ottawa carriers rural routes motor routes and mail in Franklin and adjacent counties plus out-of-state mail options. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with all prices in advance and include state sales tax.
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Kansas
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Franklin County
State of Kansas
County eyes grant plan for hospital operating funds
Franklin County commission discussed transferring $500,000 in community development block grant funds to Ransom Memorial Hospital as operating funds. The plan envisions a revolving loan to the hospital, repaid and reborrowed, avoiding county repayment to the state if requirements are met. County Attorney Wendell Barker questioned RMH’s separate entity status, while Elaine Needham defended it citing RMH’s separate operating budget. An environmental assessment was completed and left for review.
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Herald
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Elaine Needham
Franklin County Commission
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Rabid Fox Captured in Pomona prompts caution
Pomona animal control officer Anthony Carter said a fox captured near Fifth and Main tested positive for rabies. The animal acted oddly, made strange sounds, and attacked garden hoses. Residents should avoid wild animals and ensure pets and livestock are vaccinated. Local numbers for reporting animal concerns were provided.
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Fifth and Main
Pizza Hut seeks approval for fresh pepperoni pizza in schools
Pizza Hut and supporters urge the Agriculture Department to approve serving fresh delivered pepperoni pizza in school cafeterias while opponents warn of excessive state authority if rules are eased. Witnesses testified Tuesday before a panel shaping rules to fit new congressional action enabling restaurant pizza in the national school lunch program. Current rules require meat inspection by federal inspectors for fresh pizza.
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