National prairie preserve eyed with Z-Bar Ranch loan
The National Parks and Conservation Association may loan 2 million from its endowment to buy the 11,000 acre Z-Bar Ranch in Kansas for a proposed national tallgrass prairie preserve near Strong City. If approved, a long effort by Congress and conservation groups would reach a turning point. The preserve would show native prairie and wildlife such as buffalo elk and antelope, plus a working 19th century cattle drive era ranch.
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Kansas pyramid scheme taxes draw IRS attention
A central Kansas pyramid scheme called Friends Network Gifting Program draws IRS scrutiny in addition to consumer warnings. Income from the network is taxable, with warnings of civil or criminal penalties for nonreporting. Some entrants paid 1500 to join and some start cheaper spin offs with 100 to 200 fees. In Washington, Kennedy health reform talks face GOP skepticism as Kassebaum signals potential cross party cooperation. A separate House panel advances a small airplane liability bill, moving toward limits on suits against makers for crashes of planes over 18 years old.
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Voters Split on West Franklin School Improvement Plan
West Franklin district patrons vote 589 for 0. LOB funding a $1.8 million building proposal. Board member Ray DeJulio notes surprise at the margin amid grassroots support. 340 vote against. Joann Hancock continues on page 2.
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Bond issue for Wellsville elementary school fails big
Weller reports the Wellsville school district bond to fund a $3.95 million elementary school was defeated with 521 against and 314 for, 2 ballots spoiled. Peoria Township supported it 52 to 48 while Hayes area results are incomplete in the record.
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Clinton reports 11000 gift haul for 1995 presidency
President Clinton disclosed gifts totaling about 11000 for last year, including a 1200 painting by Carly Simon and 530 in frames from Tom Hanks. Other items include 255 in silk ties, 1080 in athletic wear, and a 3000 sculpture from Allan Hauser.
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Models with disabilities beginning to find work
In Saint Louis, model Cheryl Endicott in a cream denim outfit poses for Venture Stores Inc. ads and credits the accessibility strides since the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act for opening opportunities. Industry leaders note disabled models now appear in campaigns for Venture, McDonald’s, Nike, and Anheuser-Busch.
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