Graves blasts amendment ballot wording in Kansas
Secretary of State Bill Graves condemned the educational amendment explanation as deceptive and confusing arguing it misleads voters about changes to governance of education. Senator Michael Johnston defended the language saying it was drafted by the LEPC and accused Graves of seeking publicity while urging voters to focus on the vote.
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Topeka
Kan
Bill Graves
Kansas
Sen
Michael Johnston
D-Parsons
Legislative Educational Planning Committee
Graves
LEPC
Johnston
Wibw-Tv
State Board of Education
State Board of Regents
Gubernatorial race in Kansas in draw as voters split
Democrat Joan Finney and Republican Gov. Mike Hayden lead 40 percent to 39 percent with 20 percent undecided in a Kansas City Star poll. Voters express low enthusiasm with many likely to skip the vote. Hayden leads among sure voters, while abortion stance and campaign clarity affect Finney's image.
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Kansas City, Mo
Joan Finney
Mike Hayden
Kansas
Kansas City Star
The
Star
Kmbc-Tv
Kansas City
Kake-Tv
Wichita
Wibw-Tv
Topeka
Finney
Hayden
Christina Campbell-Cline
Weather Outlook Kansas Wednesday to Friday
Warm statewide with little precipitation through Wednesday to Friday. Highs range from mid 70s to mid 80s Wednesday and Thursday, cooling to 50s to 70s Friday. lows mainly 40s and 50s earlier, 50s to 60s southeast Friday. Northwest cooler with 30s to 40s nights Friday. chart shows TL am and local values. no precipitation data beyond noon.
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Kansas
KG&E and KPL Merge to End Hostile Takeover Threat
Kansas Gas and Electric and Kansas Power and Light merge with unanimous approval. KG&E stockholders can choose 32 dollars per share in cash or KPL stock, up to 432 million in cash. KCPL’s hostile bid is halted as the two utilities unite to better serve customers.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Kansas Power and Light Co
KPL
Kg&e
Kansas City Power and Light
Wilson Cadman
Kansas Power and Light Company
Cadman
Kg&e Common Stoc
Farm Bureau elects new officers in Franklin County
The Franklin County Farm Bureau elected directors and women’s committee members at Ottawa University. District reps include Galen Harris northwest John Musick Jr northeast Charles Neal southwest and John Wray southeast. Women’s nominees Brenda Wilson Cherry Coen Sandra Weers Pat Vining. Delegates to Wichita convention named Hollandsworth Brenda Wray Almeda Edwards Howard Woodbury John Coen Jeff Casten with alternates Leroy Wasmund John Wray Joyce Casten Elise Woodbury Cherry Coen. 1990 leaders Irene Peckham and Jeff Cassen named Man and Woman Leader of the Year with Washington trips possible. Virginia Jones received past president’s pen honoring her late husband. Reports followed from safety and citizenship seminars. guest speaker Bill Fuller."
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Diane Yeamans
Franklin County Farm Bureau Association
Ottawa University
Galen Harris
John Musick Jr
Charles Neal
John Wray
Brenda Wilson
Cherry Coen
Sandra Weers
Pat Vining
Ron Hollandsworth
Arlen Jones
Brenda Wray
Chainan
Howard Woodbury
Tom Chambers
Farm Bureau Convention
Wichita
Hollandsworth
Almeda Edwards
John Coen
Jeff Casten
Leroy Wasmund
Joyce Casten
Elise Woodbury
Kansas teacher of the year Frances Irelan honored
Frances Irelan a third grade teacher at Manhattan Lee Elementary was named Kansas teacher of the year for 1991 at a Statehouse ceremony and will be entered in the national competition. She has 25 years of teaching experience and holds a degree from Kearney State College Nebraska while pursuing a master’s degree.
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Topeka
Kan
Frances Irelan
Manhattan
Statehouse
Kansas
Irelan
Salina
Rose Hill
Emporia
Karen Bastin
Salina South High School
Sandra McRae
Suellen Sorenson Woelk
Lowther-Noah Middle School
Lee Elementary
Kearney State College
Nebraska
Ottawa Herald subscription rates list 1990
The Ottawa Herald lists monthly and annual subscription prices for various delivery options including in town carrier rural route major route and mail across Franklin County adjacent counties and state. Prices cover one month three months six months and one year with different rates for in state and out of state mail subscriptions.
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Quana
Evan Hh
Cartier
Franklin County
State of Kan
Physicians ready to move quarters in Franklin County office
Franklin County commissioners approve vouchers and finalize Ottawa Family Physicians lease plans for space at the Franklin County Office Annex 1418 S Main. Doctors target March 1 1991 move, with Sam Sheldon drafting the lease. A gas line for the jail addition was approved and a courthouse phone line was severed, repairs due by midday.
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Franklin County
Ottawa Family
S. Main
Earl Devore
Jerry Thompson
Devore
Resco
Hospital and DPS issue Halloween safety tips
Ransom Memorial Hospital and the Ottawa Department of Public Safety urge caution for trick or treaters. Children should not eat treats until home and fruit must be washed and cut, while unpackaged items or damaged candy should be discarded. DPS distributes orange bags with tips on visibility, group walking, and candle safety.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH
Ottawa Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Ottawa
Wall Street Gains After Budget Plan Passes
Wall Street showed scattered gains as Congress approved a federal budget plan. The Dow rose 12.13 to 2448.27 at noon, with 636 issues up, 634 down, and 533 unchanged on the NYSE. House and Senate passage aims to curb a near record 220.4 billion deficit, Bush expected to sign the measure.
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New York
Congress
Wall Street
House
Senate
Holiday Party Catering and Local Events Brief
Ottawa area notice briefing readers on party planning and promotions at Crooks Floor Covering. Highlights include a $200 Litwin’s drawing won by Cliff Badders of Ottawa, Open Tonight at Main Street Madness auction event, and Jaycees sponsored activity at 113 S Main. Also mentions Interior Motives closing for vacation and health department office hours.
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Cliff Badders
Ottawa
Litwin'sl
S. Main
Ottawa Jaycees
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Tara Wolfe
Jason Benton
Anthony Ouellette
David Hanson
Heidi Heiniger
Sharon Prothe
Bill Fuller
Dim R. Hitch
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Carol Ackermann
Pag Armstrong
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Jean Rossman
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