Dole Campaign Gains From Wisconsin Governor Support
Bob Dole continues Midwest stops with praise from Gov. Tommy Thompson who cites Clinton’s 1992 Wisconsin win as a misstep. Dole thanks Thompson and other governors for backing a leader who can deliver on promises as potential running mate considerations loom in battleground states.
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Wis
Bob Dole
Tommy Thompson
Dole
Clinton
Wisconsin
Thompson
Illinois
Jim Edgar
Ohio
George Voinovich
Michigan
John Engler
Senate
Inmate Dennis Ryan Seeks Freedom After Murder Conviction
A decade after life sentence for a Nebraska murder, Dennis Ryan envisions freedom and law school after release. He plans to leave Nebraska and, as a Kansas Jayhawk fan, may pursue challenges to his overturned second-degree murder conviction. Nebraska AG Stenberg vows appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court with retry possible.
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Neb
Nebraska
Dennis Ryan
Kansas
Ryan
Cambhusker
Jayhawk
Mike Ryan
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Supreme Court
Don Stenberg
U.S. Supreme Court
Not Pure Enough test divides Kansas GOP at convention
State Sen. Dick Bond describes a Not Pure Enough test in the Kansas GOP platform, dividing leaders and Republicans. Gov. Bill Graves refuses to sign the pledge to back the platform, risking leading the delegation to the national convention in San Diego if invited by Bob Dole. A committee member angrily confronts Graves over the dispute.
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Topeka
Kan
Dick Bond
Overland Park
San Diego
Bill Graves
Kansas Gop
Bob Dole
Republican State Committee
Graves
National Clinic shooter guilty at Dedham Mass trial
John C. Salvi III, 24, confessed conspiratorial beliefs against Catholics, was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder and five counts of assault with intent to murder for the December 30, 1994 clinic shootings in Dedham. Jurors rejected the insanity defense and heard he killed two receptionists and wounded five others.
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Dedham
Mass
John C. Salvi III
Salvi
Health Fair Kids Learn Health Checks at RMH Ottawa University
Weekend event at Ransom Memorial Hospital offered hearing vision and posture screenings plus height weight and blood pressure checks for children. Ottawa University hosted caregiver training and over 30 outside agencies joined with booths on poison prevention nutrition diabetes asthma bicycle safety and drug awareness. The Teddy Bear Clinic helped children become comfortable with hospital visits with massengale and massengale noting the bear checkups shots and Band-Aids.
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Hile
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Kansas
Ottawa University
Cindy Smith
AMH
Smith
Ottawa Fire Department
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa High English teacher named Kansas Master Teacher
Katie Ecroyd of Ottawa High School is one of seven teachers statewide chosen as a Kansas Master Teacher for 1996. The award, from Emporia State University, recognizes long service and strong education ideals. Ecroyd has 21 years in the Ottawa district, with 15 years at OHS, and is active in NEA and AAUW leadership roles. Former student praised her emphasis on thinking and independent research.
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Katie Ecroyd
Ottawa High School
Kansas
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ESU
Ecroyd
Ottawa
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OHS
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American Association of University Women
AAUW
Hospital funding in doubt in Kansas
Rep. Rocky Nichols says four million dollars Kansas expects to fund closing two state mental hospitals may be at risk. Gov Graves has no definitive plan, and HCFA preliminarily indicates unlikely federal support for community-based services as patients exit the facilities.
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Peka
Kan
Rocky Nichols
Topeka
Bill Graves
Winfield
Nichols
Statehouse
Federal Health Care Finance Authority
Kansas
Robert L. Epps
Kansas City
Epps
HCFA
The
Graves Administration
Telecomm measure to forefront in Kansas House
The Kansas House will take up a telecommunications bill aimed at revamping state law. Endorsed by a House committee, the bill seeks to foster competition, regulate rural phone providers, and may reduce long distance bills while possibly raising local rates. Rep. Doug Lawrence notes limited rural markets hinder competition.
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Kan
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Doug Lawrence
Burlington
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Telecommunications
Lawrence
Kindergartners Emma Crozier and Joanna Ross Funeral
In Dunblane Scotland Emma Crozier and Joanna Ross, lifelong friends baptized together in 1990, were laid to rest at a joint funeral for 16 slain kindergartners. About 800 mourners filled an Episcopal church in Bridge of Allan, while police asked media to stay away.
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Unblane
Scotland
Emma Crozier
Joanna Ross
Dunblane
Emma
Joanna
Bridge of Allan
Emima
Joana
Press Association
Random Act of Kindness by Gary Ward C
Gary Ward C stopped on I 35 to change a flat tire for a stranger, refusing payment. Nominated by Lorraine Anderson. Report acts of kindness via forms at Ottawa locations including Wal Mart Country Mart Amoco Town and Country Supply and other listed sites.
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Gary
Lorraine Anderson
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Country Mart
Amoco
Town & Country Supply
John Brockway
Brown's Shop Fit
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