Kansan front speeds may rise to 65 on select roads
Kansas Transportation Secretary Dean Carlson said states could raise highway speeds to 65 mph on better roads if federal limits are lifted. The Senate vote allows higher limits for cars, while the 55 mph limit for trucks remains. Some long flat western Kansas highways could permit higher speeds, but many roads would remain unsafe above 55 mph.
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Salina
Kan
Kansan
Kansas
Dean Carlson
U.S
Senate
Carlson
Feds weigh regulation in Kansas pipeline dispute
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission signaled federal control over Kansas Pipeline Operating Co. might replace state oversight, threatening the company and advancing Williams Natural Gas Co. in a fierce market clash. Rich McCollum notes a needed regulatory overhaul while Dennis Langley’s Kansas operation fights for position with Williams aided by Jim Slattery and Bob Stephan.
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Washington
Kansas Pipeline Operating Co
Williams Natural Gas Co
Kansas City
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FERC
Ldtest
Williams
Kansas
Dennis Langley
Langley
U.S
Jim Slattery
Bob Stephan
Fire destroys landmark furniture store in Hanover Kansas
A 105 year old family business Sedlacek Generation 4 furniture store in Hanover a town of 800 was destroyed by a Tuesday fire believed to be electrical in origin. No injuries were reported. The Sedlacek brothers run the shop, tracing back to 1890 when the first store opened. The family hinted at future plans but did not commit to reopening. The store drew customers from a wide area and was famous for its slogan How many Sedlacek trucks have you seen today.
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Hanover
Kan
Kansas
Sedlacek Generation 4
Frank Sedlacek
Sedlacek
Total U S federal debt and per person share
Total federal debt outstanding as of June 20, 1995 is 4 895 341 208 279 21 dollars with a projected population of 262 716 748. The per person share is 16 633 53 dollars. Since 6 13 the total change is 7 943 034 675 79 dollars and per person change is 33 79 dollars. Sources: Cerius Bureau, Bureau of the Public Debt.
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Cerius Bureau
Bureau of the Public Debt
City, county agree to hike motel tax for tourism office
Ottawa city and Franklin County commissioners tentatively raise the transient guest tax from 2 to 4 percent to fund a new tourism office. Each entity would contribute about 12 thousand dollars from its general fund, aiming for an annual budget of 70 thousand dollars.
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Ottawa
Arranktin County
Franklin
Lew Atherton
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Brad Howard
Franklin County Convention and Tourism Committee
Howard and Atherton
Franklin County
Charles Mavity
Atherton
Unclear Military Transfer Sparks U.S. Base Review
A fragment suggests discussion of possible transfer of Kirtland and reductions in U.S. bases. The snippet hints at oversight by a commissioner and concerns over a shrinking military footprint amid budget or strategic shifts. Specific entities and dates are not provided in readable form.
Major resigns as party leader in leadership bid
British Prime Minister John Major resigned as Conservative Party leader to trigger a leadership election while staying as prime minister. He promised to run and likely win, saying it is time to act. Polls show Tony Blair ahead by about 40 points. Major faces tax-cut and Europe integration pressure from Margaret Thatcher.
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Ondon
John Major
Major
Labor Party
Tony Blair
Britain
Margaret Thatcher
Confirmation chances slim for Henry Foster nomination
Dr. Henry Foster faced a narrow path to becoming surgeon general as a Senate vote on curtailing debate loomed. Amid abortion controversy, White House aides acknowledged slim prospects after a failed preliminary test, with supporters insisting a late effort could still alter the outcome.
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White House
Mike McCurry
Clinton
Lack of storage threatens Skunk Run book sale future
Ottawa Library Board hears the Friends of the Ottawa Library lack a permanent storage site delaying next year’s book donations. Kathy Jordan says a dry, lit space is needed and no promising location is available before next summer. The 22nd Skunk Run raised 4730.82 dollars, near the 5000 goal, with strong Friday sales.
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Kathy Jordan
Friends of the Ottawa Library Group
Ottawa Library Board of Trustees
Jordan
Friends Group
Friends
Friends Organs
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