Clinton plan to boost rural health care incentives
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala outlined Clinton's rural health strategy at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The plan would offer young doctors up to 1,000 dollars a month and nurses up to 500 dollars monthly in tax credits to work in rural areas, plus TV hookup consults with university experts and vacation support for rural medical staff.
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Kansas City
Kan
Clinton
Health and Human Services
Donna Shalala
Shalala
University of Kansas Medical Center
Washburn Law ranks fifth in nationwide student survey
Washburn University's School of Law is ranked fifth nationally in a Princeton Review and National Jurist survey of 18,000 law students at 165 accredited schools. The results place Washington and Lee first, Seton Hall second, Notre Dame third, and the University of Texas fourth. Kansas State Fair cuts advance ticket price to attract early buyers.
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Topeka
Kan
Washburn University
School of Law
Princeton Review
National Jurist Magazine
Washington and Lee
The
National Jurist
Seton Hall
Notre Dame
University of Texas
Washburn
Hutchinson, Kan
26 year old man found shot to death in mobile home
HUGOTON Kansas AP reports the first homicide in Stevens County in seven years. David Scott Webber a 26 year old disc jockey known as Dave Scott was found dead from gunshot wounds late Monday night. Sheriff Russ DeWitt said no suspects are in custody. Webber and his wife Shari were divorcing. Shari Webber's daughter Chloe Diseker appeared on Late Show with David Letterman last October with several pythons.
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Hugoton
Kan
Stevens County
David Scott Webber
Russ DeWitt
Webber
Kansas
Dave Scott
Shari
Shari Webber
Chloe Diseker
David Letterman
Parents identify issues at Ottawa Middle School meeting
About 80 parents and administrators gathered at Ottawa Middle School to identify top concerns. Moderator Earl Adams led small groups to reach a five item priority list: safety and violence, communications, discipline, academics, and positive leadership and parental involvement.
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Ottawa
OMS
Earl Adams
Kansas City Power & Light Company
Adams
Joleen Macy Thompson
Ottawa Middle School
China Seems Back U.N. North Korea Inspection Push
Chinese influence could allow U.N. action on North Korea nuclear sites with minimum requirements for inspections. Han Seung joo said China favors discussion of form and content of a Security Council resolution, while Christopher emphasized a unified stance. Some differences in emphasis remain between Beijing and Washington.
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Ashington W
China
U.N
North Korea
Han Seung-joo
Security Council
Han
Warren Christopher
Christopher
United Nations Security Council
United States
Des Moines Tightens Night Dance Rules on Raves
Des Moines enforces a 2 am cutoff under a 1950s ordinance to curb all night dance parties. Three people face charges after city investigations spotted missed permits, with penalties up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine. Officials say safety and noise concerns drive the action.
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Des Moines
Cara Gill
Tom Vlassis
Clinton portrayed as checkbook challenged in Whitewater probe
President Clinton dazzle with policy but display weak finances and tax doubts. Special counsel Fiske reviews back taxes linked to Whitewater, as Clinton pledges to settle if owed. Whitewater losses revised downward, with experts suggesting possible repayment of deductions. Spokeswoman says Clinton focuses on policy, not household cash flow.
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Tom Raum
Associated Press
Washington
Clinton
White House
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Robert Fiske
Clintons
Whitewater
Local volunteer groups seek help in Franklin County
The Herald highlights several nonprofits seeking volunteers in Franklin County. East Central Kansas Regional Prevention Center invites help in education and counseling programs. Franklin County Historical Society seeks museum hosts, newsletters, and fundraising volunteers. Ottawa Community Arts Council looks for gallery sitters and event helpers. Friends of the Ottawa Library needs circulation, shelving, book sale pricing, and elderly outreach volunteers. Call numbers provided.
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East Central Kansas
Ottawa Community Arts Council
E. 5Th
Franklin County
Friends of the
Ottawa Library
S. Main
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