Legislature adjourns wrapup session after tough budget vote
The 1994 Kansas Legislature ended a seven day wrapup session after a hard fought compromise on the omnibus appropriations bill. The measure, approved 84-39 by the House and 24-15 by the Senate, funds state employee raises and education programs with about 2 percent of the general fund. The deal includes a 1.5 percent cost of living raise for state workers and $7 million for education, with $5.5 million for special education.
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Jean Finney
House
Legis
Senate
Conference Committee
Joan Finney
Tom Sawyer
Wichita
Tim Shallenbarger
Baxter Springs
Ottawa Black Awareness announces 1994 scholarship guidelines
The Ottawa Black Awareness Committee invites Franklin County black high school seniors to apply for four $350 scholarships. Eligibility requires residence in Franklin County, attendance at a local high school, above average grades, and intent to enroll in an approved college or trade school. Applications due May 13 with three letters of recommendation, transcript, an essay on why I want to go to college, and completed questions.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Ottawa Relay for Life plans events and luminary ceremony
Community members from Police Department Agler and Gaeddert Ottawa Retirement Village Ottawa University students Prestige Real Estate USD 290 Underwood Equipment Ransom Memorial Hospital Crown Realty join a fundraiser with a 500 dollar team minimum for a free T shirt. Luminary donations of five dollars allow a loved one’s name on a luminary. Pre-registration is 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Prestige Real Estate and 4 p.m. Friday at the high school. Schedule includes Marla Webb Alan Cunningham Amanda McCurdy J D Weers and The Men in Tights with a Saturday lineup of drill team Sarah Lemp Christie Teter Rick Marvin and a 50s country rock band.
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Agler & Gaeddert
Ottawa Retirement Village
Ottawa University
Prestige Real Estate
USD
Underwood Equipment
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Crown Realty
Relay For Life
Marty Piotrowsky
Marla Webb
Alan Cunningham
Amanda McCurdy
J.D. Weers
Men In
Ottawa High School
Sarah Lemp
Christie Teter
Rick Marvin
Weather report fragment with scattered highs
The forecast notes highs in the 65 to 75 range with readings in the 50s to 60s at times. Sunday brings a chance of precipitation and a mix of readings from the 60s east to the 70s elsewhere.
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Chance
Kansas House tax chief Roe won’t seek eighth term
Rep. Keith Roe of Mankato a Republican leader and chair of the House Taxation Committee announced he will not run for re election. At 39 he has served 14 years and is among seven incumbents not seeking another term. Roe says he plans future Republican involvement and may pursue another office or role.
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Kan
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Mankato
Kansas House
Roe
House Taxation Committee
House
Joan Wagnon
Topeka
Ken Grotewiel
Wichita
Phil Kline
Blaise Plummer
Overland Park
Marvin Smith
Elaine Wells
Carbondale
Vince Snowbarger
Olathe
GOP
Wagnon
Tax Committee
Ottawa Weed Nuisance Rules Prompt Property Cleanup
Ottawa ordinance defines weeds or grasses over 12 inches as a nuisance if they pose a fire risk or harbor pests. When violations occur, a warning letter is issued. owners may cut the weeds to resolve the issue. If unpaid, the city may hire a contractor and bill the owner plus 55 for admin costs, potentially attaching the debt to taxes. Wynndee Lee notes most owners comply, but alleys and ditches are sometimes forgotten.
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Ottawa City
Tion
Lee
Israel and PLO strike deal for Palestinian autonomy
The accord commits to Palestinian self rule and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and Jericho within three weeks. Arafat hailed it as a true beginning toward peace while Rabin spoke of a daring road ahead. Details on prisoners, Jericho size, and a Palestinian guard on the Jordan bridge were postponed for post signing talks.
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Rabin
Mubarak
Christopher
Andrei Kozyrev
Kozyrev
Middle East
Hore “Thini
Shaath
Jericho
Jordan
West Bank
Prisoners Released as Police Arrive in Gaza Ahead of Autonomy
Israel freed hundreds of Palestinian inmates near Gaza City as the Cairo pact nears full effect. Senior Palestinian police units entered Gaza to oversee 9,000 officers replacing Israeli forces once self rule begins, with four Hamas prisoners among those freed after signing peace pledges.
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Gaza
Aza City
G Trip
Israel
Gaza City
Cairo
Rafik Mussalem
Pos
Hamas
PLO
Gaza Strip
Egypt
Factory orders rebound 1.1 percent in March
U S factories posted a 1.1 percent rise in March led by metals and metal products, following a February drop blamed partly on weather. Excluding transportation and defense, orders rose about 1.5 percent. Total durable and non durable goods orders reached 274.7 billion dollars, up from 271.8 billion in February.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Sterling Classic Amtrak Trip to St Louis Highlights
BRL invites readers to a fun packed two night four day trip to St Louis including an Amtrak ride and visits to Aston Belle Riverboat Casino Eugene Field Toy Museum Missouri Botanical Gardens Union Station Busch Brewery and more. Contact Sandy at Kansas State Bank 242-3600 for details. Limited seats available. Sponsored by KSB Sterling Classic.
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St. Louis
Aston Belle
Eugene Field Toy Museum
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Union Station
Busch Brewery
Sandy
Kansas State Bank
KSB
Sterling Classic
Newspaper subscription rates and terms listed
The document outlines varying subscription prices by delivery method and duration. Rates include motor route and mail options for county, state, and out of state, with prepaid terms and stated sales tax.
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State of Kansas
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