Anita Hill speaks on harassment to Rogers Middle students
Anita Hill, law professor and former Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas accuser, spoke to Rogers Middle School students about sexual harassment. She arrived early to avoid reporters, and declined interviews. Hill defined harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other sexual conduct.
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Kansas City, Mo
Anita Hill
Hill
University of Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas
Rogers Middle School
Ray Hill
Rogers
Linda Kondris
Kendris
Stephan lands records in blackmail probe
State Attorney General Bob Stephan obtained legislative telephone records via subpoenas in an investigation of an alleged blackmail attempt against state representative Richard Alldritt. Rep. Melvin Neufeld denies wrongdoing as the inquiry continues.
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Topeka
Kan
Bob Stephan
Stephan
Mary Horsch
Richard Alldritt
D-Harper
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Neufeld
Horsch
Kansas lawmakers advance welfare reform goals
Lawrence Kansas AP reports lawmakers moved toward welfare reform this session with aims to help recipients gain and keep jobs and keep families intact. Mark Greenberg of the Center for Law and Social Policy spoke at a conference on welfare reform and loanWork, KU and the state Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services sponsored the event.
Pit bulls award in Topeka damages reaches $683000
Beverly Wilson received 683000 in damages from dog owner Piper McPherson after two pit bulls mauled her on November 23, 1990, injuring her forearm. Judge James Macnish ordered the payout, noting prior settlements with property owner Herb Thesman and insurance coverage.
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Topeka
Kan
Beverly Wilson
Shawnee County
James Macnish
Wilson
Piper McPherson
Heidi
McPherson
Herb Thesman
Thesman
State fights Corder damages in UFO angel case
The Kansas Supreme Court weighs whether Ottawa physician Stephan S. Corder deserves compensation after a Board of Healing Arts suspension of nearly three years. Deputy AG Te-An argues religious freedom is irrelevant to the case, while Alan V. Johnson notes Corder's beliefs may be unusual but not grounds for license suspension. Continued on page 2.
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OPERA
Kan Te
Kansas Supreme Court
John Campbell
Stephan S. Corder
Ottawa
State Board of
Healing Arts
Corder
St. Peter
Sonic Drive-In
Alan V. Johnson
Topeka
Johnson
ECKAN to rehab five Ottawa houses with federal grant
Richard Jackson of East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp announces a $211,900 federal grant to buy and rehabilitate five Ottawa homes for rental to low and moderate income families. The project falls under a community housing development program administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing, with funds expected in 45 to 60 days.
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Richard Jackson
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Ottawa
Jackson
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Eckan
U N chief decries Rwanda failure and scanda l
U N Secretary General Boutros Boutros Ghali called the Rwanda peacekeeping effort a scandal saying only Ghana Ethiopia and Senegal offered troops while Security Council authorized 5500 soldiers and commitments stood at 2200. He warned the mission would have a limited mandate to guard aid and refugees.
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Uited Nations
Boutros Boutros- Ghali
U.N
Rwanda
Boutros-Ghali
Ghana
Ethiopia
Senegal
Security Council
Burundi
Zaire
Tanzania
FX Channel Adds New Programming to Ottawa Cable
Tele-Com Communications Inc. regional marketing manager said FX, a Fox Network channel, will launch next Wednesday on channel 23 with seven hours of live programming each weekday plus reruns. It will be free with expanded basic service and include shows like Breakfast Time Personal FX Under Scrutiny Sound FX and classic series such as Mission Impossible Hart to Hart Batman Fantasy Island Wonder Woman Dynasty and Family. The Arts and Entertainment Network moves to channel 33.
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Bill Severn
Tele-Communications Inc
Fox Network
Severn
Ottawa
Arts and Entertainment Network
FX Channel
Family
Adventures in Washington with Bob Dole desk view
Eleven year old David Williams II recounts a Washington trip with grandmother Joann Williams. He flies to D C, tours the White House rooms, views monuments, and notes a Grandmother trip highlight while reflecting on travel and a later hotel visit.
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David Williams II
David Williams Jr
Ottawa
Lisa Turner
Lenexe
Garfield School
Joann Williams
Princeton
Washington, D.C
David
David Jr
Emporia State University
Trevor
Garfield
Corporate Woods
KCI
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Washington
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