Regents propose new admission standards at state universities
Regents staff in Topeka unveil proposals to end open admissions at the states universities. Executive Director Stanley Koplik outlined three options to raise admission standards at several regents institutions while at least four of seven universities would keep open admissions. A student representative questioned some recommendations as small regents universities’ presidents urged selective admissions.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Regents
Regents
Stanley Koplik
Jason Krakow
Krakow
Regents Debate Selective Admissions For Kansas Universities
Koplik urged action on selective admissions to shape each institution's role and raise system quality. Proposals would apply to KU, K State, and Wichita State with deadlines to present by January for 1988 legislature approval. Criteria include curriculum GPA, ACT scores, class rank, and transfer options, with 10 percent exceptions.
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Koplik
Regents School
Franklin County Almanac Forecast Synopsis
The forecast covers multiple states with state by state summaries. It notes mostly clear conditions in Franklin County turning cloudy with lows around 50s, a 40 percent rain chance on Friday, and highs in the 70s. Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Arkansas sections follow with varied precipitation and temperatures for Friday through weekend.
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Missquri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Colorado
Arkansas
Wills Pal Flynn Sentenced In Offshoot Case
Darrell R. Flynn, 35, friend of Wills, fined $100 and placed on six months probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor dissuading a witness. He faced original felony charges of aggravated witness intimidation, dismissed in plea bargaining. Flynn paid $89 court costs within 30 days.
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Wellsville
Jarj
Wills
Darrell R. Flynn
Phillip Fromme
Burlington
Flynn
Saddleback Lounge
N. Main
Kansas State University
Ottawa University
Pinet
Joyce Fackler Hendrix
Fromme
Debra J. Judd
Waverly
Judd
Scott A. Tedrow
N. Poplar
Ottawa
Here
Charles Hale
Lawrence
Kathy Daugharthy Gish
College
Royal Manor Motel
Main
Gish
Jack Leo Phillips
Richmond
Phillips
Ex Ottawan Named Dole Campaign Volunteer Executive Director
Morgan Williams former Ottawan and agriculture and economic development leader is named volunteer executive director of the National Ranchers and Farmers for Dole Committee. He has held posts from senior governmental adviser in Washington to CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association, shaping Dole campaigns since the 1960s.
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Washington, D.C
National Ranchers and Farmers For Dole Committee
RFD
Morgan Williams
Bob Dole
Kansas
Dole
Robert Ellsworth
Williams
Scott McLeod, Himmelberg, Matz, Pires and Price
Washington
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee
Midwest
National Cooperative Business Association
Franklin County Sales Tax Revenue In June and July
Franklin County reports June and July sales tax collections with a one cent county tax and half cent taxes for Ottawa Pomona and Williamsburg. Franklin County July receipts were 100951, up from 97033.27 last year, while June rose to 98749 from 79858. Ottawa July receipts were 37945, up from 32443 last year with June at 33784 versus 28368 in 1986. Pomona July collections were 1012 and June 1223. last July 1249, last June 1243. Williamsburg July receipts were 368, up from 245 last year. June 357 versus 302 in 1986.
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Kansas Department of Revenue
Franklin County
Ottawa
Pomona
Williamsburg
Obituary for Delmar Higdon of Knoxville and Richmond
Delmar Russell Higdon 77 of Knoxville Iowa, formerly Richmond, died Tuesday September 15 1987 at a Des Moines VA hospital. Born December 10 1909 in Richmond, he was a painter there before joining the U S Army. Survivors include sisters Leeta Hall Olathe Tella Nigro New Orleans and Estell Rago Topeka. Visitation at Dengel and Son Mortuary Friday noon to Saturday noon.
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Delmar R. Higdon
Delmar Russell Higdon
Knoxville
Iowa
Richmond
Veterans Administration
Des Moines
Richmond Cemetery
A. Glenn Campbell
U.S. Army
Leeta Hall
Olathe
Tella Nigro
New Orleans
Estell Rago
Topeka
Dengel and Son
Kansas
Veterans Hospital
Richmond (Kansas
DPS Reports Month's Calls August
The Department of Public Safety released its August report. It answered 878 calls and solved 38. There were 131 city crimes, with 91 solved, aided by 52 arrests. Property loss stood at 24056 dollars and fire loss at 41300. The DPS logged 12 fire runs, 30 traffic accidents injuring eight people, and the animal control handled 80 calls.
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Department of Public Safety
DPS
Bill Ewing
E. 4Th
Ewing
Daily Report admissions and dismissals listings and crimes
Adams and Stokes region brief notes include Opal Burns admitted, Nancy Reed dismissed, and a birth for Kenneth Zook family. Burglaries at C and H Service reported with $239 loss. Multiple sentences and arraignments across DUI, drugs, probation, and juvenile cases. Vehicle crashes, fires, arrests, protective custody, and PIK certificate quotes follow in police and court items.
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Opal Burns
Nancy Reed
Wellsville
Alfred Wadkins
Kenneth Zook
Osawatomie Graduate Closes Fort Jackson Training
News briefs note PVT Bruce L Hay, son of Abraham and Linda Hay, Lane RFC 1, has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, D.C. A 1987 Osawatomie High School graduate, he is referenced among local military milestones. Also listed are a Calvary Baptist Church film screening and a township community social at Rantoul city Park with music by Road Runners and Ramona.
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Bruce L. Hay
Abraham and
Linda Hay
Lane Rfc 1
Fort Jackson
D.C
Osawatomie High School
Cutler Township
Rantoul City Park
Ramona
Weekend Local Ads Bring Food and Fashion Deals
FALL SALE at Freda's offers 30 percent off all Bradley and Bonni Petit Sportswear. HILL HOUSE features Evening Special small sirloin with potato for 4.99 Friday through Sunday. Sutton's Jewelry promotes BLACK HILLS Gold Mother's rings. Local talent OHS CYTONES perform 87 State Fair Concerts on Sept 19 at Court House lawn with free ice cream and cake, donations appreciated.
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Freda's
Bey
Rob
Bradley
Bonni Petit
OHS Cytones
Court House Lawn
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