Davies named acting Kansas corrections secretary amid calls for reform
Davies, 42, a longtime corrections official and former director at Lansing, was tapped for deputy secretary and now acts as secretary. He argues for more community programs to reduce prison crowding and supports building a new prison to relieve current capacity issues within two years.
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Steven Davies
Kansas Department of Corrections
Davies
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Panamanian election seen as US influence test
Panamanian election observers include former presidents Carter and Ford as Noriega faces a vote likely tainted by alleged US-favored manipulation. Noriega backs Carlos Duque. Endara warns of civil conflict if the result stalls liberty. Outcome could redefine Panama Canal governance and regional stability.
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Eorge Neavell
Wichita Eagle Beacon
Ottawa University
Panama
U.S
Noriega
Grenada
Reagan
Guillermo Endara
Endara
Jimmy Carter
Panama Canal
Gerald Ford
United States
Tax adjustment unfair in Labette County business property
The Parsons Sun objects to a new commercial property valuation by Cole Layer Trumble after an informal meeting claimed for April 18. The Sun’s land and building, initially $119 700, were reset to $81 300 without their consent, reducing taxes but prompting a call for a formal hearing to appeal for a higher value.
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Parsons Sun
Labette County
Parson Sun
CLT
the Sun
Sun
Budget pact merits a 'plus' pfui in prose
A harsh critique of a budget agreement set to reach Congress, calling it a hollow sham. The piece attacks vague revenue claims, unlisted asset sales, and rosy inflation assumptions while arguing discretionary cuts would harm employment. It decries scorekeeping tricks and a phantom 1990 deficit figure as deception.
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Washington
Congress
IRS
Coast Guard
West
Amtrak
Indivi
White House
Bush
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings
Mab Brothers
Nintendo a parent torturer
A reader reflects on the Nintendo game craze likening it to a market manipulation, noting shortages, high prices, and the$torture$ of parents as kids beg for more games. The piece frames the cycle of limited supply, price keeping, and marketing lessons learned from Cabbage Patch and prior video game trends.
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Nintendo
Recreation appointment smacks of nepotism in Ottawa
Letters to the Editor criticize the Ottawa City Commission for nepotism in the Ottawa Recreation Commission. The writer alleges mayor Dan Fogle appointed his niece and ex-son-in-law, questioning qualifications and urging investigation of ORC processes and housekeeping.
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Dan Fogle
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa
Community of
Dan
Recreation Commission
Tax breaks and promises spark debate on Kreitler abatement
Ottawa residents demand written long term agreements before tax abatements. Critics say 10 year exemptions burden citizens while Kreitler's business supports only one household. Community needs more jobs and meaningful contributions from new firms.
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Kreitler
Ottawa
Government contact list for lawmakers and the President
A compiled contact guide lists President George Bush at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20500 and senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum plus representatives Bob Whittaker Jim Allen Bettie Sue Shumway with their Washington and state addresses and phone numbers for constituent inquiries. The page provides multiple offices including Hart and Russell buildings in Washington DC 20510 20515 66612.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1989 Ottawa area
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective April 1 1989 for delivery by carrier motor route and mail in Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas. Rates include one month three months six months and one year with varying totals.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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James Kilpatrick
Hammer Brothers
Tom Bell
Ottawa City Commission
Department of Public Safety
Tion Commission
Commission
DPS
ORC
al Kreitler
Nancy Kassebaum
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Kansas
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
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