Rooney vows to keep voicing his views
Andy Rooney returned to 60 Minutes after a three week suspension to defend himself against charges he is a racist bigot and to insist he will not be silenced. He acknowledged past remarks about gays and race and said he remains outspoken and unafraid of backlash.
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60 Minutes
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Bush Kaifu discuss deficit with no concrete action yet
President Bush returns from Rancho Mirage summit with Japan's Toshiki Kaifu where leaders vow a global partnership but House Majority Leader Gephardt criticizes lack of specifics to cut the 49 billion dollar annual U S deficit. Commerce Secretary Mosbacher warns of possible sanctions if changes fail, while remaining cautiously optimistic on ABC This Week.
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Orv and Crestview Funds Help Grants for Residents
Carecommon needs include clothing and personal items. Some families cannot afford them or lack proximity for visits. ORV memorial fund and Crestview activity fund sometimes have leftovers that help residents. Contact Randall at ORV 242-5399 or Wallace at Crestview 242-3454 to adopt a grandparent or donate.
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ORV
Crestview
Randall
Wallace
Correction on Gannett staff resignation
A reporter's error led to Friday reports that Shelly Strickler resigned from teaching at Gannett High School. She has resigned as basketball coach but will remain a teacher at the school.
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Gannett
Gannett High School
Weather Tonight and Through Friday Forecast
Cloudy skies with an 80 percent chance of rain tonight and possible thunderstorms. Lows near 50 with east to southeast winds. From Tuesday night through Friday, mild conditions with chances of rain and thunderstorms mainly in the east and north. Lows fall to 30s in the west and 40s in the east. highs stay in the 50s.
National News Channel One Debuts in 400 Schools
Channel One, a teen targeted news show with advertisements, debuted in 400 schools countrywide amid protests from education groups. Whittle Communications argues for educational value and funding, while critics say daily commercials disrupt learning. Turner Broadcasting CNNS already airs a competing ad free teen news format.
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Channel One
Whittle Communications
Bennington Students Test Drug Free and Proud
Bennington High School in Oklahoma reports 100 percent drug free after a countywide voluntary drug testing program. All 75 students learned last month they passed, earning T shirts and local store discounts amid civil liberties concerns raised by the ACLU official.
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Okla
Bennington High School
Christie Wilson
Rebecca Foster
American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma
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Foster
ACLU
Oklahoma City
Kansas cities, counties invited for $5.7 million drug grants
Kansas cities and counties have until May 1 to apply for part of $5.7 million in new anti drug enforcement and prosecution grants. A 25 percent local match is required, earmarked for drug apprehension and prosecution programs, with 82 state projects funded previously. Grants run July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991. applications available by calling 913-296-2584.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Ottawa Herald Cedar Subscription Rates Announced
Ottawa Herald lists Cedar subscriptions starting July 1 1989 with carrier rates in Ottawa area as one month 5.01 three months 14.03 six months 26.82 and one year 51.37. Motor route charges are 5.27 for one month 14.53 for three months 28.07 for six months and 53.63 for one year. Franklin County and adjacent counties by mail are 5.27 for one month 15.33 for three months 29.57 for six months and 56.88 for one year. All other areas by mail rates are 6.26 for one month 18.79 for three months 36.08 for six months and 69.67 for one year.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Bair Declares Candidacy for Congress in Southeast Kansas
Sheila Bair, former aide to Senator Bob Dole, formally announces her Republican bid in Kansas's 5th District. She emphasizes Washington experience, pledges to hit the ground running, and lists priorities like jobs, farm support flexibility, health care costs control, and quality education. She attended Independence schools and KU, later working as an attorney and lobbyist before returning to run.
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Longton
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Ottawa
Dick Nichols
Ex-lover testifies in Bird murder trial in Kansas
Lorna Anderson, former church secretary and Bird's lover, testified in Geary County District Court that Bird planned and carried out the Nov 4 1983 killing of Martin K Anderson on Kansas 177 near I 70. She described the setup at Faith Lutheran Church Emporia and their meeting in 1982 at a softball game.
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Junction City
Kan
Thomas Bird
Bird
Geary
Lorna Anderson
Geary County
Martin K. Anderson
Anderson
Steve Opat
Franklin County meeting on clinic special use asked for attendance
County Commissioners urge interested parties to attend a March 6 7 30 p m meeting in the New Courts building to discuss the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic property. Also includes assorted ads for community services and sales.
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