Topeka activist to head state Hispanic office
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named Elias Garcia 52 executive director of the Kansas Advisory Committee on Hispanic Affairs to listen to Kansas Latinos and set policy. The Topeka activist seeks education for new arrivals and the public, drawing on his migrant family history and years with the Topeka Human Rights Commission.
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Cimarron church splits from Disciples of Christ over liberal drift
In Cimarron a First Christian Church vote ends its 1948 affiliation with the Disciples of Christ over liberal leanings including abortion stance and LGBTQ advertising. Minister Kerr cites shifts against Scripture. Disciples spokeswoman Amy Schockley notes congregational guidelines and diverse followings. Meanwhile in Kansas City, Kan. a man received 30 years without parole for leading a drug ring with his son and daughter, for distributing about $26 million in crack cocaine.
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Oklahoma women's basketball opens season with Haskell win
The Sooners defeated Haskell to start the season as reported on page seven. The brief notes the game result and confirms OU's early momentum for the season.
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City approves 1.6 percent bond rate for sewer district
The 23rd Street sewer district bonds at 1.6 percent, and a separate 1.06 million dollar 20 year general obligation issue to Gold Capital Management of Overland Park won with a 4.43 percent net rate. Dottie Riley called the GO rate strong for A to AA bonds. GO funds cover rip rap along the Marais des Cygnes dike system downtown. Commissioners split 3 to 2 to accept a Kansas DOT grant to replace the 15th Street bridge over Rock Creek, with about 88 thousand dollars city share. Ramsey and Fleet voted no citing higher replacement costs. Youth in Government program swore in ten members for the year. Andrew Hushka and Sam Smith named to Kansas Volunteer Commission by Gov. Sebelius.
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Ridgway Pleads Guilty to Dozens of Murders in Seattle
The admitted killer Ridgway consents to a deal ending his death penalty dispute. King County prosecutors say the agreement yields answers for families of including missing victims and allows investigators to pursue unresolved cases. Ridgway will guide detectives to evidence and undergo lie detector tests.
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RMH to pay last of bonds
Ransom Memorial Hospital will make its final balloon bond payment of 318000 in 2005 after years of payments at no cost to taxpayers. CEO Larry Felix said splitting the payment would shift costs to residents, so the board will pay in full, risking less equipment funds but avoiding taxpayer impact. The hospital can afford the payment and will do so.
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Pentagon backs phased Boeing tanker plan reform
The Pentagon agrees to modify the 100 Boeing 767 refueling tankers by leasing 20 planes and purchasing 80, cutting about 4 billion from the 21 billion price. Senators Warner and Levin tout a cheaper, faster path ending two years of political wrangling while ensuring Air Force needs are met. Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz outlined that 20 planes would be leased immediately with 11 to 13 per year thereafter, adding 2.4 billion annually to the acquisition budget.
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