Editorial questions Wilson Lake national park plan
The Herald questions the 7.8 million in Interior allocations for Kansas, noting a 125 000 study to designate Wilson Lake as a national recreation area. It argues the park request came from Sen Bob Dole, questions its necessity, and cites other funds for local refuges and a Fort Larned visitor center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Laka
the Herald
Department of Interior
Kansas
U.S
Bob Dole
Wilson Lake
National Park Service
Marais Des Cypnes
Wichita
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Quivira
Fort Larned
Congress
Russell County
Dole
Army Corps of Engineers
Y Son Lake
State of
Park Service
Sen
Procter and Gamble Pushes New Paper Packaging to Cut Trash
Guest opinion lauds P G and other firms for experimenting with crushable paper packaging and concentrated refills to reduce municipal solid waste by up to 75 percent. It notes public participation is essential and highlights recycled materials in bottles, urging consumer support and brand switches to amplify impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procter and Gamble Co
Goes P&g
Yes P&g
P&g
Government contact details for federal and state representatives
A list of contact points for government figures including President George Bush at The White House Washington DC 20500 and senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum with their Senate offices in Washington DC 20510 plus a representative Bob Whittaker in Washington DC 20516, and state officials in Topeka with phone numbers for Dim Allen and Beltie Sue Shumway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Dim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Beltie Sue Shumway
Ottawa shopper relays hometown holiday optimism and events
The writer touts Ottawa shopping, notes local stores meeting needs, and highlights Chamber efforts to boost confidence. Upcoming events include downtown Christmas lighting, Holiday Madness sale, Chamber Currency, window decorating, Christmas parade, luminaria, carol fest, gift coupon book, Yale Feaste dinners, Gallery of Gifts, Craft & Food Fair, and hospital auxiliary tours, all signaling a busy season.
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Chamber
Lou Atherton
Haley Community Park
Dad
Kanza Park
Haley Park
Ottawa
Yale
Ottawa University
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Municipal Auditorium
First National Bank
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Plains Folk rattlesnake lore and modern attitudes note
The Herald debuts Plains Folk by Toni Isern and Jim Hoy with reflections on Great Plains rattlesnakes. It traces folk beliefs about snakes, superstitions, cures, and myths, and shares anecdotes from the author’s experiences and folklore classes. It notes fangs, boots legends, and morality surrounding remarriage.
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The
Herald
Toni Isern
Jim Hoy
Emporia State University
Isern
Hoy
Great Plains
Plains
Flint Hills
Raymond
Melba Prewitt
Cassaday
Rosalia
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