Kansas Lottery cancels The Bonanza Game TV show
The Kansas Lottery will end its half hour program The Bonanza Game on CBS affiliates with the final July 22 air date. Lottery officials cite a shift to more instant win ticket prizes, noting the live show contributed about $2 million in prizes over 18 months. A new computerized numbers game and short three weekly broadcasts are planned.
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Montgomery
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Tax deadline reminder from Franklin County treasurer
The Franklin County Treasurer's Office reminds county taxpayers that the second half of personal and real estate property taxes is due Tuesday. Interest accrues on unpaid balances starting Wednesday.
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Robin HUD escrow agent sobs as she confesses theft at House hearing
Marilyn Louise Harrell known as Robin HUD testified before a House subcommittee on housing claiming she stole 5.5 million from 1985 to 1988 to aid the poor. She warned harsher charges may follow and pledged repayment while citing higher law. HUD IG Paul Adams said up to 20 million may be unaccounted for and criticized lack of proper money controls and follow up by officials including then Secretary Samuel Pierce.
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Glaciologist questions greenhouse warming theory
Emporia geologist Jim Aber argues there is little evidence that glaciers are melting due to global warming. He notes small Canadian and Alpine glaciers shrank 1890 1960 then stabilized or re advanced since 1960. He warns against overestimating the greenhouse effect while acknowledging debate among scientists.
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Santa Fe Depot Listed On National Register Of Historic Places
OSAGE CITY Santa Fe Depot at S08 Market Street added to the National Register for its railroad significance and Spanish mission colonial revival architecture. Paola, Osawatomie, Baldwin, Garnett, and Parsons notes cover local economic development, Chautauqua events, city clean up, and a jamoree week with concerts and parades.
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China leaders face blame for Tiananmen deaths probe
Chinese leaders intensified efforts to absolve the regime over the Tiananmen killings. A government spokesman admitted party splits on how to handle the uprising while authorities arrested nearly 100 protesters nationwide and ordered two Western reporters out. Gen Li Zhiyun acknowledged soldiers fired on June 3 4, then contradicted himself.
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