Forbes Field gains uncertain impact from Pentagon closures
Forbes Field faces potential gains from Pentagon base realignments but details remain unclear for up to a year. The plan forecasts 247 military and civilian jobs at Forbes and a expansion of the Kansas Air National Guard 190th Wing from 10 to 12 tankers, with total gains depending on refueling missions and full-time positions. The Pentagon list moves to BRAC for final action by Sept 8, with Bush and Congress to decide by Nov 7.
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Kansas senators back Frist push to end filibuster
Kansas Republicans Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback voiced support for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frists plan to end the filibuster on Bush judicial nominees. Roberts urged a straightforward up or down vote and Brownbacks spokesman said he backs any move to secure a vote on nominees like Priscilla Owens and Janice Rogers Brown. The debate centers on restoring 200 years of precedent for majority approval of nominations amid a stalled process.
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County approves three rezoning parcels and shelter funds
County commissioners approved rezoning three parcels from agricultural to residential estate. The 10 acre site lies on Sand Creek Road between Iowa and Kentucky Roads, a 20 acre parcel sits at Sand Creek and Kentucky Roads, and a 25.6 acre property is at Ohio Road and K-68. They also authorized a $940 payment to the Franklin County Emergency Temporary Shelter, to be refunded by the state.
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Massacre Days Celebrate Pottawatomie History and Activities
Pottawatomie Massacre Days recall the 1856 killings led by John Brown near Lane. Lecompton Reenactors perform Kansas Territory at 11 a.m. Craft booths, a petting zoo, pioneer breakfast at 7:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and free biscuits and gravy with donations accepted. Trail rides at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. city tours at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Square dancing at 1:30 p.m. Call Clifton Wright for trail rides and Joe Schweiger for booth space.
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