Ottawa Franklin County economic growth fuels job and housing gains
The Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development organization reports two new local industries American Eagle Distribution Center and Kennel Aire adding 125 jobs. Housing starts rose with 86 units in Ottawa and 150 countywide while a 70 yearly target for 10 years was met.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Economic Development Organization
American Eagle Distribution Center
Kennel Aire
City of
Lou Atherton
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
OFCED
Topeka
Wal- Mart
Franklin County
Lack of qualified candidates for First District race
The Manhattan Mercury argues elections fail to reflect public choice when ballot options lack distinct positions. The First District contest may feature two Republicans, Larry Plumlee and Mike Kearns, with no Democrat candidate. With Republicans dominating debate, a narrow range of options risks voter engagement and good government, a concern mirrored when County Atty. Bill Kennedy runs unopposed.
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The
Manhattan Mercury
Riley County Commission
Larry Plumlee
Mike Kearns
Kansas
Topeka
County Commission
Bill Kennedy
Political Contact Directory Fragments Including Kansas Officials
A garbled OCR list provides addresses and phone numbers for U S President George Bush white house senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and others in Kansas and Washington D C. It includes multiple office locations with inconsistent formatting and several misspellings. The text reads like a contact directory with official residences and Capitol addresses.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Reapportionment map shift tests Kansas primary timing
The three judge panel weighs the new congressional map while election timing dominates the debate. Conservatives favor an Aug 6 primary to maximize GOP voter dominance. moderates and Democrats seek a later date to boost turnout and dilute conservative influence. County clerks resist date changes as Thornburgh pushes for the original schedule. Martin Hawver notes the calendar is the real battleground.
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U.S
Congress
Ron Thornburgh
Ace
Do Not Worry About Terror Threats Say Critics
Charley Reese argues against sensational terrorism warnings and government overreach. He mocks homeland security, questions the efficacy of air security, and urges Americans to ignore fear tactics and return to normal life. He bluntly states blame lies in politics and media.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Director of Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Washington
FBI
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Feds
al-Qaida
Charley Reese
Briarl
Earthlink. Net
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Editorial
Gay
Bill Graves
Stain Capitol
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Tyson
Senate
State
Ralph Tanner
Tanner
House
Bill Feverborn
Faverborn
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Fox
Stacy Cohen
Bill Gray
B Gray
Kathy Miller
Krmiller
Ken Kistner
Kismner
Ottawaherald.com
Tim Millber
Cedar
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Capitol Report
King Features Syndicate
Cadar
PH Carenam
Pttawaherald
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