Ottawa City Commission urged to appoint independent DPS probe panel
The piece argues for a city appointed Tower Commission style panel to investigate the Department of Public Safety. It calls for neutral citizens with verifiable detachment from officialdom, broad gender and class representation, and noninterference from the City Commission or DPS. A written public report is required.
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Ottawa
City Commission
Tower Commission
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Kansans split over Kansas pullout from waste compact
The Central Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission includes Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana. Created in 1982 it must decide disposal sites by Jan 1. Kansas shows potential sites in 17 northern counties while lawmakers push bans on shallow burial. Attorney General says federal law would require accepting out-of-state waste if Kansas goes solo. The issue prompts calls for clear explanation and cooler heads.
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Kansas
Doniphan
Atchison, Phillips
Smith
Jewell
Republic
Graham
Rooks
Osborne
Mitchell Wallace
Logan
Gove
Keith Roe
Mankato
Republican
Cannisters
Roe
Robert Stephan
Nuclear Awareness Network
Topeka
Commission
Solution At Hand by Whitley Austin Harris News Service
An opinion argues Kansas higher education needs reform through a partly appointed State Board of Education and a six-university consortium setting admission standards. The plan would allow statewide, affordable course choices while limiting transfers to six universities to raise standards and reduce waste. Expected backlash from boosters, minorities, and egalitarians is acknowledged, but the author believes the plan could work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley Austin Harris News Service
Topeka
Kansas
Board of Regents
Washburn University
Washburn
Wichita
Kansas Board of Regents
Eurich
State Board of Education
Magic Carpet Dreams Inspire Pomona Students
Pomona Elementary first and second graders imagine magic carpets taking them to locations like Disneyland Chicago Hawaii and New York. They describe trips to mountains Miami Honolulu Wichita and more with a mix of wonder and personal wishes, each student sharing a vivid fantasy.
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Mary Schleicher
Pomona Elementary
Becky Petersen
April Robinson
Disneyland
Goofy
Mickey Mouse
Acid Sims
Chicago
Brandy Wagoner
Miami
Tyler Watts
Hawaii
Brandee Wiscombe
Wichita
Dallas Ridenour
Proxmire Sees $200 000 in Bush Air Force Two Cards
Senator Proxmire attacks federal spending urging examples like a $60 000 deck of presidential cards given to guests on Air Force Two. He suggests cheaper, useful souvenirs or a concession stand to offset vice presidential travel costs. The piece mocks lavish gifts and questions the value of such expenditures.
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Sen
William Proxmire
D.wis
George Bush
Air Force Two
Veep
K-mart
Capitol
Proxmire
Bush
Reagan
Georgie
Separate Sports From College Scene at SMU Scandal
The author critiques the NCAA penalty on SMU for paying players, linking it to broader corruption in big time college sports. He cites meetings with Gov Bill Clements and pundits, contrasts SMU with Georgetown, and argues education suffers when athletics dominate, urging colleges to reclaim their educational mission.
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Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist University
National Collegiate Athletic Assn
NCAA
Leadership Conference
SMU
Bill Clements
SMU Board of Governors
White House
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgetown University
TCU
A&m
Ottawa Herald Publishing Rates 1986 Renewal
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective July 1 1986 and onward. Local carrier and motor routes Ottawa area 1 month 4.00 3 months 11.00 6 months 21.05 12 months 40.00. Franklin County and adjacent counties 1 month 4.50 3 months 13.00 6 months 25.00 12 months 48.00. All other areas by mail 1 month 5.50 3 months 14.00 6 months 31.00 12 months 60.00. Out of state add 5.5 percent sales tax.
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Mike Everhart
Kansas City
Florida
Disney World
Mickey
Robin Griffin
Kristy Hamilton
Honolulu
Scott Horne
Raymond Love
Dad
Erik Rhynerson
Texas City
McFarland
California
Adam Nichols
New York
Pomona
IRS
Washington
Mike Boyko
Japan
West Germany
Soviet Union
David Broder
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Galss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
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