Ottawa cares shown in officer's dramatic recovery
Editorials recount Bruce Hanson surviving being shot by bank robber John Roy Bird and later shooting Bird dead. Hanson, recovering at area hospital, may be released soon. Community prayers flood churches and a fund drive supports expenses, with contributions urged through local banks or the Department of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Bruce Hanson
John Roy Bird
Great Bend
Hanson
Bird
Department of Public Safety
Kansas House Defeats Qualified Admissions Bill
A long running push by educators to require college preparatory curricula in Kansas high schools and gate university entry was blocked in the state House 69 to 64. Supporters contend it would raise standards while opponents say it harms minorities and the common man. Governor Hayden backed the plan, but partisan lines and populist opposition shaped the defeat.
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Kansas
State Teachers’ Union
State Association of School Boards
Associaion of
Mike Hayden
Government representatives contact list summary
A contact list provides officials including President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum with office addresses in Washington DC plus their phone numbers. State officials Rep Bob Whittaker State Sen Jim Allen and State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway in Topeka Kansas are listed with addresses and phone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Parsons Takes Purple Martin Title Bid Sparks Senate Debate
The article notes Parsons bid to be purple martin capital of Kansas is opposed by the Senate committee which endorses a related resolution. Senator Mike Johnston of Parsons asserts martins arrive March 16, but locals provide varied arrival dates from mid March to early April. Residents Raymond Gibson and Walter Butler report numerous martin houses and birds, linking roosts to mosquito control and morning noise.
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Parsons
Kansas
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Mike Johnston
South America
Capistrano
Johnston
Griggsville
Ill
Nature House
Ottawa
Raymond Gibson
Davis
Gibson
Walter Butler
Willow
Sen. Johnston
Martin
Cain
Nursing Homes in Kansas Face Budget Crunch Clash
Kansas nursing homes warn of near bankruptcy as aging numbers rise and tighter federal rules hit April and October. The Kansas Health Care Association seeks more Medicaid funding than Gov Hayden's $144.5 million, arguing the 56/44 federal-state share means a larger state outlay. Legislature friction, including sharp exchanges with lawmakers, signals a long battle as assets law expands Medicaid eligibility and private pay declines.
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Kansas
Nursing Home Organization
The
Kansas Health Care Association
Nursing Home
Mike Hayden
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Nursing Home Association
SRS
Hayden
Association
House
Jack Shriver
Arkansas City
Shumway urged to value NCCC in Franklin County education
A reader urges Shumway to recognize Neosho County Community College value to Franklin County, defending NCCC computer education for teachers and nondegree learners. The letter praises early NCCC programs, cites advanced classes like Print Shop and LOGO, and argues for broader support against Shumway's critique of community college teaching qualifications.
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Bettie Sue Shumway
Shumway
Johnson County
Hutchinson
Neosho County Community College
NCCC
Apple
IBM
Ottawa University
Salina
Lawrence
Topeka
McPherson
Further West
Ottawa
Wichita
Wichita State University
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Ottawa Cares
Tag Tite
Wis
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Herald
By Bruce Buchanan
Parsons Sun
Kansas State University
Wellsville
West Franklin
Central Heights
Baldwin
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