Dole Reemerges Front-Runner After Eight Wins on Tuesday
In Topeka Kansas Republicans move from anxiety after New Hampshire loss to confidence as Bob Dole sweeps eight primaries on Junior Super Tuesday. Gov Bill Graves and national committeewoman Mary Alice Lair describe initial disappointment turning to renewed optimism as results flow in.
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Topeka
Kan
Bob Dole
New Hampshire
Kansas
Dole
Bill Graves
New England
Sen. Dole
Mary Alice Lair
National Republican
Senate weighs reauthorizing school property levy in Kansas
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Senate prepares to debate renewing the 35 mill school levy with no consensus among Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Jerry Moran said debate could occur next week as leaders search for a unifying plan. The levy expires July 1, funding about 565 million annually and roughly 29 cents of each dollar for elementary and secondary schools.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Jerry Moran
Hays
Father opposes interview of fire survivor in Green case
In Clathey Kansas AP report, Michael Farrar defends his 10-year-old daughter Kate from being forced to testify to attorneys for Debora Green, who is charged with killing her children Tim and Kelly Farrar and attempting to kill Kate in a tragic house fire.
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Clathe
Kan
Debora Green
Kate Farrar
Kate
Michael Farrar
Norman Beal
Greg Power
Farrar
Johnson County
Green
Tim Farrar
Kelly Farrar
House avoids budget clash with two step extension
The House approved a bill to extend federal borrowing authority through March 29 to avert a debt default, moving the measure to the Senate. Republicans seek a two week extension to shape a longer-term debt-ceiling plan, while Democrats criticize the move as risking fiscal trust. Clinton would veto a separate spending bill for NASA, HUD and other agencies due to funding gaps.
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House
Senate
Clinton
White House
Alice Rivlin
Wolf Creek tests find no cracks in tubes
Wolf Creek nuclear plant officials say tests on steam generator tubes found no cracks, though 16 tubes were permanently removed due to wear. About 22,500 tubes exist. testing covered two of four generators, drawing criticism from an anti-nuclear group. Plant to resume power in early April after a planned refueling and testing period.
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Wolf Creek
U.S
Mona Grimsley
Topeka
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp
Paul Gunter
Nuclear Information and Resource Service
Washington, D.C
Grimsley
Oregon
CityOKs permit for new Baldwin business move
Itawa city commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for Positive Impressions Inc a screen printing and embroidery shop now in Baldwin to relocate to 106 S Main Street by September The plan also schedules updates to the capital improvements plan CIP with public hearings set for April 3 and May 1 and actions on the CIP slated for early July as part of the 1997 budget process
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Itawa
Positive Impressions Inc
Baldwin
S. Main
Vanessa Ochs
Topeka
Sears
Ochs
Matthews and Jackson Lead City Delegation to NLC Conference
Mayor Matt Matthews and Commissioner Richard Jackson plan weekend travel to Washington D C for the National League of Cities annual conference. Jackson departs Friday, Matthews Saturday, with returns set for March 15 and a Wednesday. City funds cover about 2000 dollars for fees, travel, lodging, and meals as they lobby from the capital on anticipated federal actions.
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Matt Matthews
Richard Jackson
Washington D.C
National League of Cities
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Matthews
East Central
Kansas
Economic Opportunity Corp
Scott Lambers
NLC
City Commission
Dole faces New York push amid rival claims
AP reports Sen. Bob Dole confident about New York as he campaigns in Florida while Steve Forbes and Pat Buchanan clash with the GOP establishment. Forbes touts Kemp endorsement and flat tax plan, urging that voters remain open as about 75 percent have not yet voted.
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Bob Dole
New York
Steve Forbes
Dole
Florida
Pat Buchanan
Tennessee
Senate
Republican Party
Forbes
Kemp
Random Act of Kindness Sparks Community Nominations
April Martin stopped to help a stranded driver on the highway and gave them a ride home. Daniel Small nominated her for an act of kindness through a reporting form available at multiple Ottawa area locations and partner businesses.
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April
Daniel Small
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Country Mart
Amoco
Town & Country Supply
John Brockway
Brown's Shoe Fit
Chris’ Corner
Horseshoe Cafe
North Main
North Casey's
City Hall
Edward D. Jones
County Extension
Sunflower Plaza
South Poplar
Jeff's Foods
Wellsville
Price Saver
Pomona
Central Heights
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