Money trees in Kansas governor race shape fundraising
The AP reviews campaign finance through July 21 for Democrat Jim Slattery and Republican Graves. Family ties and status influence donations with Graves drawing from trucking firms and in laws while Slattery attracts out of state corporate money and a Washington base. Torchmark Corp. ties and Stephens Inc. donations loom large as both campaigns seek large contributions.
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OPERA
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Kansas
Jim Slattery
Graves
Slattery
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
AmVestors Financial Corp
Topeka Insurance Holding Company
Secretary of State
Ronald K. Richey
Torchmark Corp
Birmingham
Ala
Forbes Magazine
The
Richey
David Schlosser
Torchmark
Stephens Inc
Little Rock
Ark
Jackson T. Stephens
Stephens
Arkansas
Par
Joan Finney
U.S. House Energy and Commmerce Committee
Pete McGill
Nordeen retires from OK Photo after decades on Main Street
Nordeen leaves the Ottawa store after years as co owner and later sole owner. Since 1960 OK Photo shifted to electronics and became a Radio Shack dealer in 1985. He plans more time for hobbies and travel, but will miss the personal ties built with customers.
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Wolf Creek
Nordeen
JC Penney
Woolworths
Wal-Mart
Marilyn
Emporia State University origins and name changes through history
A historical overview traces the Kansas State Normal School to Emporia State University, detailing name changes in 1923 1974 and 1977 and noting the first graduating class in 1867. It also mentions library catalog aims and reference books on the Declaration of Independence and Six Flags Over Mid-America.
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Kansas State Normal School
Kansas
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia Kansas State College
Emporia State University
Mid-America
St. Louis
Mobil
South Central
Eureka
United States
Jim Bishop
David Hawke
U.S. National Park Service
America
David Whitney
Cargo ship docks with Mir station after failed attempts
The cargo ship loaded with food and supplies docked with the Mir orbiting station after two prior failed tries. Commander Yuri Malenchenko steered both ships as officials reported a smooth operation near 5:40 p.m. Moscow time. The mission carried high stakes for Russia’s aging manned space program.
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Mir
Yuri Malenchenko
Russia
Weather notes from Ottawa Water Plant extended Labor Day
The Kansas extended Labor Day brings a chance of thunderstorms in the west with temperatures in the 60s at night and 80s by day. From Tuesday to Wednesday more thunderstorm chances spread, with highs ranging from 75 to 85 and 70s in the south. Observations show yesterday's high 74 and low 56 with precipitation records and a steady barometer around 30.30 inches and falling. Sunset and sunrise times are listed as 7 49 and 6 53 respectively.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Snssse
Wellsville High School bond details awaited estimate
Wellsville officials await final bond figures for a new high school. The planned 68,000 square foot campus would house 20 to 22 classrooms, an auditorium, lunchroom, labs, media center, and offices, with a gym lacking varsity bleachers. Estimated mill levy near 20 mills for 20 years pending bond agent input.
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Overbrook welcomes Rayner for making a difference in care
Rayner and Brown aim to impact Overbrook while highlighting strong local schools and wholesome family values. Rayner recalls six years as a Fort Riley flight medic from 1984 to 1990, transporting critically injured to hospitals, and notes the now defunct Riley helicopter ambulance program. He served in Korea and both army and reserves, with ballistic interests and published police related articles. The Simi Valley native studied at Kansas State and Wichita State, completed Kettering coursework, and worked briefly in Cincinnati. He and his wife Marcia live in Overbrook with four children Gary 9 Melanie 7 Kati 5 and Racheal 3.
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Brown
Overbrook
Fort Riley
Hays
Kansas-Missouri
Riley
Korea
Army
Simi Valley
Calif
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering
Ohio
Cincinnati
Marcia
Marysville
Manhattan
Rayners
Gary
Melanie
Kati
Racheal
Two charged in 11 year old Sandifer death Chicago
Two gang members were charged in the killing of 11 year old Robert Sandifer and the alleged ordering by others. Craig Hardaway, 16, was charged as an adult and a 14-year-old was charged as a juvenile. Robert was found shot near a South Side railroad overpass after he helped hide the teen gunman.
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Chicago
Robert Sandifer
Cmdr
Earl Nevels
Nevels
Robert
Craig Hardaway
South Side
Valerie Jordan
Robert Sandifur
Community notices and local event listings in Ottawa
COOKS SERVICE closed Sat Sept 3 and Mon Sept FAITH LUTHERAN Preschool openings listed with contact 242-7966. OTTAWA VFW Tex Mex Fiesta Sept 4 with tacos and live music. 8K Car Stereo Grand Opening 242-2204. Health Dept cholesterol screening Sept 6 8 11 am $10. No appointment. WANTED Ladies 60 for tap dance class call 242-5636.
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VFW
Sun
FR. Co. Health Dept. & Home Health Agency
Call Medore
Davidson Dance Studio
Ottawa Herald publishes 1993 subscription rates in advance
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices by mail and carrier across Franklin, Miami, and Anderson counties, with rates for one to twelve months and different delivery methods, all stated as in advance. Prices vary for in state and out of state, including motor route options and rural towns.
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Frankin
Miami
Anderson
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