Kansas school finance debate highlights contrasts
A joint committee in Topeka hears conflicting views on reforming the state aid formula. Harol Vestal argues for immediate action to reach parity in education funding, while Sue Gamble urges a slow, statewide study and extended temporary aid. The discussion frames wealth disparities between Shawnee Mission and Wichita County and the challenge of funding reform amid federal tax changes and property reappraisal.
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John Marshall Harris
Topeka
House Senate
Kansas
Johnson County
High Plains
Seon
Harold Vestal
Vestal
Sue Gamble
Shawnee Mission School Board
Mittee
Joe Harder
R-Moundridge
Harder
Gamble
Shawnee Mission
Kansas City
Seot
Wichita County
John Augenblick
Denver
Colo
John Myers
National Conference of State Legislatures
Child prodigy Seth Kinast draws national attention in New York
Seth Kinast, a three year old in Kanis, has wowed audiences with reading, memorization, and counting in three languages. He has appeared on national TV plans with David Letterman and Sally Jesse Raphael, while his parents describe him as a normal toddler amid the whirlwind of publicity.
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Seth
New York
Auditors meet over Franklin savings actions in KC
Kansas City AP Franklin Savings Association audits to discuss restating last year’s annual report and hedging loss deferrals. RTC led control since February with Price Waterhouse seeking 15 day deadline extension. Deloitte & Touche defended prior deferrals while an $8 million insolvency claim emerged.
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Kansas City, Mo
Franklin Savings Association
Kansas
S&l
Jane Jankowski
Resolution Trust Corp
RTC
Franklin
Charles German
Jankowski
Price Waterhouse
Deloitte & Touche
Office of Thrift Supervision
OTS
Federal Appeals Court
Arts Council receives state grant for Ottawa center
The Ottawa Community Arts Council won a $200 Design Arts grant from the Kansas Arts Commission, matched by $100 from OCAC, to fund a board development retreat for the year-old Arts Center at 105 E. 5th. Joanna Bosco of Lawrence will lead the consultative work.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council
Kansas Ars Commission
Ans
Ottawa
OCAC
Joanna Bosco
Lawrence
E. 5Th
Bosco
Montgomery
Ala
Design Arts
Kansas
Kansas Arts Commission
National Endowment For the Arts
Local ads roundup with sales and events
Ground beef offered by Stinsons Meat Processing with order line. Crooks Floor Covering closed all day on Sat Oct 6. KC Carpet Vinyl Market open regular hours Monday. Pre Christmas lay away sale starts Oct 10 with in store help. Suttons Jewelry contact 242 3723. Rosies Ceramics offers classes Dry Brushing Tue 7 pm or beginners Wed or Fri altarnoons at 727 N Poplar. Suzies Silks inventory reduction garage sale Oct 6 8 12 pm 408 W 11th. Mugs gifts and craft items. Bake sale Oct 6 at Wal Mart for Youth Chairman VFW Auxiliary. 20 off sweaters and Coats Fashion Alley thru Oct 6. B J Humpitts presents The Wild Ones Fri and Sat. Child care wanted at home contact 242 3901 or 242 5006. Oct 14 free day for anyone playing Silver Lake 1990. Friends 4% prices.
Kansas Briefs summarize state actions and campus notes
Insurance Commissioner notes Old American Insurance Co. Kansas City will pay a 10000 dollar penalty and halt misleading ads linking to government programs. Wheat State Crime Prevention awards honor Garden City officer Jack Belland, Reno County deputy James Potter, and Halstead officer Larry Montgomery for prevention programs. KU World War II Campanile renovation faces funding gaps after 40 years. Gov Hayden forms Information Network of Kansas Board with seven appointees. Tribune reports fatal gunfire during a Tribune area traffic stop. deputy and driver identities withheld pending investigation.
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Topeka
Fletcher Bell
Old American Insurance Co
Kansas City
Kansas
Bell
Insurance Department
Bob Stephan
Jack Belland
Garden City
Belland
James Potter
Reno County
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Albert Gerken
University Carillonneur
Gerken
Martin
Mike Hayden
Information Network of Kansas Board
Margaret Gates
Manhattan
Manhattan Public Library
Charlotte Shawver
Riley
Riley County Register of Deeds
Marvin Mayden
Don Morris
Paola
Morris and Associates Insurance
William Bradley Jr
Wichita
Martindell, Swearer, Cabbage, Ricksecker and Hertach
Dennis Taylor
Ed Rolfs
Revenue
Tribune
Greeley County
Steve Schmidt
Ottawa Herald Subscriber Rates Adapting July 1989
Ottawa Herald announces new subscription rates effective July 1 1989 for Ottawa area and surrounding regions. Carrier motor route and mail options listed with monthly quarterly semiannual and annual prices. Rates vary by location and delivery method.
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Dalivary
Ottawa
Frankin
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