Kansas Supreme Court sides with RTC in two savings case rulings
The court ruled retroactive liability limitations enacted in 1993 and made retroactive in 1994 violate the Kansas Constitution. The RTC had sued former directors of Franklin Savings Association of Ottawa and Peoples Savings and Loan of Parsons over alleged negligent actions tied to failed institutions. The decisions affect federal suits seeking damages in Kansas state law contexts.
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60 Minutes producer to visit Lawrence for NPR funding story
A CBS News 60 Minutes producer will visit Lawrence next weekend for a Morley Safer segment on congressional moves to cut NPR funding. He plans to attend KANU-FM’s Imagination Workshop at Liberty Hall. NPR funds about half the show’s cost, with ticket sales and donations covering the rest. The program has run for 10 years on about 100 stations since its 1983 taped radio drama start.
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National Public Radio
Morley Safer
Kanu-Fm
Liberty Hall
NPR
Darrell Brogdon
Imagination Workshop
Chain union settle HUTCHINSON Kansas strike averted
The Teamsters union and Dillons Stores reached a contract settling tensions in Hutchinson. More than 500 drivers warehouse workers and other staff are covered as the agreement grants a two dollar hourly raise over three years and adds eight dollars weekly to a company pension fund. A Jackson Ice Cream unit rejected the contract by a small margin. talks continue next week with employees still on the job. Union members will start copayments under the medical plan.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Teamsters Union
Dillons
Dillon Cos
Jackson Ice Cream
Bob Colvey
Two Americans Missing in Iraq Detained Near Um-Qasr
Two U.S. civilian employees contracted to the UN were detained by Iraqi forces near Um-Qasr after reportedly crossing from Kuwait. The United States, UN, and Polish authorities are investigating and seeking expeditious release. President Clinton was briefed as officials said privacy laws prevent disclosure of identities and activities.
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Clinton
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Fred Eckhard
Um-Qasr
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Baghdad
Ottawa woman drafts petitions on late charges and nuisances
Lila Mason of 1015 N Mulberry says she has two petitions to circulate in Ottawa. One seeks repeal of late charges on city utility bills and questions use of utility revenue for city operations. The other would repeal the nuisance ordinance allowing city trespasses and asks candidate positions for voter information. Mason seeks volunteers and provides contact via phone and home visits.
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Ottawa
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City Commission
Beatles single release for long lost track set for Monday
EMI announces new single from The Beatles featuring John Lennon on Baby It’s You plus three other unreleased radio tracks. Paul McCartney hints at more posthumous Lennon material, including Free As A Bird completed by remaining members in 1994.
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Suspect in two murders tested by media coverage
AP dispatch reports Det. Philip Vannatter testified that a man identified as a strong suspect in two killings was briefly handcuffed but released due to media test results. He said evidence found within six hours after the bodies were found provided enough probable cause for an arrest.
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Philip Vannatter
Relay for Life fund raiser set for May dates at Ottawa High
Franklin County chapter of the American Heart Association organizes an 18 hour relay May 12 13 at Jim Grogan Stadium Ottawa High School with 21 teams signed up and more expected. Prizes include team money raised rewards plus sub and gift certificates. individuals earn T shirts and gear at set thresholds. Luminary ceremony at 10 p.m. honors cancer victims with a victory lap for survivors.
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