Kansas data still inconclusive on higher speed limits
Kansas officials say more data is needed to link raised speed limits with highway fatalities. Transportation Secretary Dean Carlson and Patrol spokesman Terry Maple told a legislative committee that early figures show interstate fatalities fell from 23 in 1995 to nine in 1996 while two lane deaths rose from 70 to 76, with multiple caveats about data adequacy and contributing factors.
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Patrol
Transportation
Dean Carlson
Highway Patrol
Terry Maple
Kansas
Congress
Carlson
Nebraska
Maple
Beige Book Report Shows Modest Economic Expansion
The Federal Reserve beige book indicates a moderately growing economy across most districts with pockets of labor tightness and wage gains outpacing price increases. District notes include higher wages in Boston and San Francisco, 2 to 4 percent gains locally, and Cleveland reporting 2 to 3 percent wage growth amid rising hiring costs. Strong growth persists in San Francisco, while St. Louis trends moderate.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Federal Reserve
Fed
Richmond
San Francisco
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Crescent Club Arts Show at Wellsville Library
Crescent Club of Wellsville sponsors a local artist show at the Wellsville Library during Wellsville Days on September 14. Local artists may exhibit. entries accepted 8 to 9 a.m. and items may be picked up after 4 p.m. All media welcome. for details call 913-883-2359. Also notes on hazardous waste drop at FR CO HHW facility, fall bulbs at Town and Country Supply, Pizza Time moving to 133 S Main, and Precious Moments gifts at Helton's Hallmark 609 E 23rd.
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Daa Guegrerae Vran Eee
Crescent Club of
Wellsville
Record executive fails to show for Tupac questioning
The ill record executive tied to Tupac Shakur did not appear for police questioning after the Saturday night shooting in Las Vegas. Shakur remains in critical condition at University Medical Center with four gunshot wounds and a removed right lung from one operation. Marion Knight, Death Row Records chair, was treated for a head wound but also did not appear for questioning despite initial agreement. Police say they lack cooperation from Shakur’s entourage as investigators pursue leads. Shakur, 25, has a history of violence and has starred in Poetic Justice with Janet Jackson. his album All Eyez On Me has sold over five million copies.
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Tupac Shakur
Shakur
University Medical Center
John Fildes
New York Daily News
Marion
Sage
Knight
Los Angeles
New York City
Janet Jackson
Obituary for Luella E Carroll Simmons Riverside Calif
Luella Elizabeth Nelson Carroll Simmons 86 Riverside Calif died Sept 6 1996. Funeral 3 p m Friday Penwell-Gabel Chapel Topeka burial Mount Hope Topeka born Aug 1 1910 Stockdale Kansas. survived by two daughters one son six sisters and a daughter. funeral details and residence history listed. Obituary also notes Alice Bowl by Stanfield 74 Richmond died Sept 10 1996 pending obituary.
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Riverside
Calif
Luella Elizabeth (Nelson) Carroll Simmons
Penwell-Gabel Chapel
Topeka
Mount Hope Cemetery
George Alfred
Luella
York) Nelson
Stockdale
Manhattan High School
Kansas State College
Overbrook
California
Fred T. Carroll
Charles W. Simmons
Charlene
Richmond
Alice Bowlby Stanfield
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Franklin County Police Summary Faces Various Local Incidents
The Daily Report lists hospital admissions and dismissals in Ottawa, plus multiple police notes. Arrests include David W. Whitt of Kansas City for suspected fraudulent prescription procurement, and a 15 year old Ottawa boy for reckless driving and aiding a crash. Vandalism reported on a semi truck. theft and forgery arrests in Ottawa. Accidents record a Wellsville driver on I-35 near K-68 with minor injuries. A DUI charge against Andrea D. OConnor in Wellsville was dismissed. A correction clarifies a burglary item as a golf club.
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Edna Kreusch
Ottawa
Mildred Steward
Waverly
James Welch
David W. Whitt
Kansas City
Kan
Franklin County Drug Enforcement Unit
Franklin County
Paul P.A. Leasing
E. 15Th
Wal-Mart
S. Princeton
Kerry W. Dehn
Quenemo
Dehn
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Linda Stanfield
W. 2Nd
Heritage Motors
N. Main
R.C
S. Main
Shawn M. Huffman
Wellsville
Huffman
Clathe’ Medical Center
Andrea D. O’connor
Larry Evans
E. Logan
Daily Report
the Herald
Wall Street steady as inflation data loom
Wall Street posted modest gains at midday with the Dow up 12.21 to 5739.39 as traders await upcoming inflation reports. The S&P 500 rose 1.13 to 664.94, the Nasdaq gained 1.81 to 1151.24, while volume slid to 160.57 million shares amid cautious trading ahead of key price data and Fed rate expectations.
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Motorola
Wall Street
Dow Jones
New York Stock Exchange
Standard & Poor
American Stock Exchange
Dow
Federal Reserve
Fed
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