Congress votes to override veto on estate tax repeal failed
In Washington Clinton offered limited relief but Republicans fell 14 votes short of a two thirds margin to override the veto of a bill to abolish the estate tax. House vote 274 157 with 431 voting. Democrats split. some urge compromise on exemptions while GOP insists on full repeal.
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R-Wash
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D-Mich
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George W. Bush
Dennis Hastert
R-Hi
Bill Archer
Ways and Means Committee
Temperature Rise Seen Across 150 Years in Ice Records
An AP analysis shows Northern Hemisphere lakes and rivers warming as ice freeze is delayed by about 8.7 days and breakup occurs about 9.8 days earlier over 150 years. The study, in Science, ties these changes to roughly 3.24 F air warming since 1845, supported by direct human observations.
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ottawa University car wash benefits uniforms Sunday
Ottawa University cheerleaders and Dance Team sponsor a noon to 4 p.m. car wash Sunday at the Kansas State Bank ATM at 21st and Princeton Drive to raise funds for new uniforms and warm-ups. Proceeds support Ottawa athletics gear.
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Fragmented OCR note on historical sports item reading
A garbled OCR passage mentions a 2000th event and references entries, with unclear names and places. It hints at a boarding or team context and a call to participate, but most specifics are illegible.
Market Summary From Ottawa and Franklin Counties
Local stock quotes show Casey’s Gen St at 12 to -3/8 and WalMart at 52 1/16 with slight changes. Grain bids in Ottawa are wheat 2.41 corn 1.49 milo 1.29 soybeans 4.64 while Franklin County FS lists wheat 2.48 corn 1.48 milo 2.31 soybeans 4.48 with small price differentials.
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Anderson County Farmers Market
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Edward D. Jones & Co
Ottawa Coop
Franklin County Consolidated Farm Services
Oz park deal faces county vote amid conflict of interest concerns
The Oz park and resort project drawn up by area chambers and economic groups faces county commission approval before progression. Commissioner Gary Anderson questioned votes while Lingle seeks alternatives as an $860.5 million plan uses $189 million in state finance authority bonds paid from sales tax revenue. Wood condemns the approach as corporate welfare and vows to oppose if the developer does not change tactics.
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Night traffic crash and arrests reported in city
Police report a 9:17 a m arrest on Main Street for driving while intoxicated and a release to appear in court. Debo BB 47 of Oak Street and G Zook 16 with Gragg and Norcross in a related incident after a collision on Seventh Street. Zook’s passenger injuries noted. A separate westbound collision on Road involved Uy Wilson 16 not wearing a seat belt with noninjury. Fire and permit violations noted with a vehicle incident in the 900 block.
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The Theft Plan That Backfired at Shawnee Texaco
A 19 year old Shawnee clerk admitted planning to steal cash by taping over security cameras and staging an armed robbery. Police found the cameras’ tape was transparent and the scheme failed. He was released. district attorney reports pending. The incident follows a prior Shawnee theft foiled by ineptitude in January 1999.
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State Fair Opens With Hutchinson Ties And New Twists
Kansas State fair opens today in Hutchinson with ceremonies led by the great great grandchildren of Mery S Thompson, founder of the fair. The descendants join Max Sampson, tied through Henry Thompson’s line, as the fair marks its early history and Hutchinson as the site after a long debate.
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Foreign investment grows in Kansas with Japanese and British firms
Kansas sees rising foreign ownership with about 90 companies at least 50 percent foreign owned, led by Britain and Japan. Learjet employs 4,000 in Wichita, while Johnson County dominates investment. 30,000 Kansans work in foreign owned facilities. Officials say a $500,000 annual state incentive attracts such investment.
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Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
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Wichita
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Tribe debates opening casino near Lawrence edge
Lawrence newspapers report the Delaware Tribe of Indians eyeing an 80 acre site near Lawrence Municipal Airport for a casino hotel convention center and museum. Chief Dee Ketchum cites potential 50 million yearly revenue and tourism gains while facing opposition and questions about heritage and land.
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Sierra Club Defends EPA Water Rules in Kansas Debate
The Sierra Club Kansas chapter denounces criticism of the proposed federal water standards, especially extending rules to private lakes and ponds. EPA hearings in Topeka and Dodge City will probe designations, low flows, and pollutants amid pushback from state officials and farm groups.
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Lawrence
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