Bomb threats evacuate Kansas government buildings
An Associated Press report says two Kansas government buildings were evacuated after bomb threats. In Wichita the Finney State Office Building closed for 90 minutes after a threatening letter, with over 900 workers from multiple agencies in the building. In Salina, a male caller threatened the county appraiser’s office, prompting a one hour search. nothing was found.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Finney State
Wichita
Salina
Glen Kochanowski
Kochanowski
Graves says panel may cut Kansas hospital count
Gov. Bill Graves said an 11 member commission will determine if Kansas can serve its mentally ill and mentally retarded citizens with fewer state hospitals. The panel will decide which of seven state hospitals to close or may recommend no closures. It must report by December for the 1996 Legislature. Mental retardation facilities are Parsons Topeka and Winfield. Mental health facilities are Kansas City Kansas Larned Osawatomie and Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Bill Graves
Parsons
Winfield
Kansas City
Larned
Osawatomie
Small planes expect end to 65 year tech gap by 2000
Six industry executives at a Wichita seminar forecast that by 2000 the piston powered plane gap will close. They cited plans for one lever engine control, electronic management and ignition systems, and cleaner emissions as improvements addressing ground based radios and cluttered panels.
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Wichita
Kan
Society of Automotive Engineers
Kansans to get emergency shelter funds across cities and counties
Fifteen cities and six counties will share nearly $800,000 in emergency shelter grants for homeless Kansans, per Gov. Bill Graves. The distribution ranges from $4,772 for Great Bend to $82,105 for Lawrence and Manhattan, with amounts listed for Hutchinson, Junction City, Coffeyville, Wichita, Emporia, and others. County grants include Brown, Allen, Cherokee, and Johnson, with Butler also receiving funding.
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Topeka
Kan
Bill Graves
Great Bend
Lawrence
Manhattan
Hutchinson
Junction City
Coffeyville
Wichita
Emporia
Kansas City
Winfield
Wellington
Salina
el Dorado
Leavenworth
Brown County
Allen
Cherokee
Pote Johnson
Butler
Jobless numbers mount
The Labor Department reports the U S jobless rate at 5.8 percent for April the highest in seven months. Payroll jobs fell by 9 000 the first decline in over two years and analysts had expected growth near 200 000. The Clinton administration cautions on a leveling off in job growth though recession odds appear small.
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Washington
Labor Department
Clinton
Last Bodies Retrieved as Bombing Recovery Ends
After sixteen grueling days rescue crews left the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building site with two still-missing victims believed entombed in rubble. The blast killed 167 people including a nurse and three infants, with nineteen children among the dead. Fire officials pledged closure as the last body was removed and security around the site eased.
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Alahoma City
Federal
Jon Hansen
Harold Thompson
Gibbs Hammond
Knoxville, Tenn
Federal Building
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
Hansen
Humvee becomes Beverly Hills rental rage at Budget
In Los Angeles Budget Rent a Car of Beverly Hills offers Humvees at 500 dollars daily and 50 cents per mile. The two silver and white trucks join a luxury fleet with demand rising among promoters and executives seeking a bold image. Hollywood stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio own Humvees, signaling a shift from traditional luxury cars to rugged four wheel drives. The Humvee's Gulf War fame boosts Malibu celebrity appeal as psychologists note car as status projection in spread out L.A.
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Beverly Hills
Ferarri
Rolls-Royce
Bentley
Kenny Kerzner
Budget
Kerzner
Hollywood
U.S
Malibu
L.A
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Fabio
Ottawa police sponsor fifth annual firing range competition
Police sponsor a Saturday firing range contest at the West Second Street dam range starting 8 am. Almost 200 competitors from about two dozen agencies expected, with civilian and police prizes, trophies, and four firearms as door prizes. Proceeds go to Special Olympics and range upkeep. all help is voluntary.
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Ottawa
West Second Street
Olathe
Scouts Camporee Brings 75 Youth To Camp Nash In Kansas
In northeast Kansas a weekend Camp Nash Camporee drew about 75 scouts and 36 leaders from six Boy Scout troops and two Cub Scout packs. Troop 77 claimed third place with Scorpion Patrol, while Troop 118 leader Justin Ferris called the outing the best of several. Weather dampened plans but did not dampen teamwork as groups tackled knot tying tomahawk throwing and a map and compass exercise under wary skies.
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Onner Springs
Kansas
Camp Nash
Ottawa
Nash
Troop 77
Scorpion
Scott Bird
Justin Ferris
Ferris
Steve
Vicki Pulis
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