Governor Hayden battles bully image in tough re election bid
The Associated Press profiles Governor Mike Hayden highlighting a high negative rating among voters. Critics call him abrasive and hostile while supporters defend his leadership, noting improved executive skill but arguing communication gaps hinder legislative progress. Public and political reactions vary.
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Mike Hayden
Associated Press
Lew Ferguson
Topeka
Mike
Ike
Dwight Eisenhower
Hayden
Joan Finney
House
Robert F. Bennett
Johnson County
Bennett
Jim Parrish
Parrish
Kansas
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Robert H. Miller
Wellington
Army reserve units called to Desert Shield duty in Kansas
A U S Army reserve transport company based in Osage City and its Emporia detachment were activated for Desert Shield. The 129th Transportation Company and the 12th Transportation Detachment, with about 150 reservists, were ordered to report to home stations and will deploy to Fort Riley next Tuesday for further training as they prepare for a Persian Gulf buildup.
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Wichita, Kan
U.S. Army Reserve Transportation
Osage City
Emporia
129Th Transportation Company
12Th Transportation Detachment
89Th U.S. Army Reserve Command
Wichita
Fort Riley
Persian Gulf
Kansas Briefs roundup on taxes, ROTC credits, birth, AIDS study
In Salina voters approve a two year half cent sales tax to fund Kansas Tech and Kansas State merger with 5910 in favor and 2883 opposed. Salina tax rises 5.25 to 5.75 percent starting Jan 1. Lawrence reports KU ROTC credits remain toward graduation amid policy debate. A three year old delivers his sister at home after mother goes into labor. no phone. Lawrence KU researcher receives 197735 grant for AIDS virus studies including bovine model.
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Salina
Kansas College of Technology
Kansas State University
Kansas Tech
Kansas State
Lawrence
University of Kansas
University Senate
Eric Mansfield
Mansfields
Linda Mansfield
Linda
Jack
Eric
Jennifer
Wesley Foundation
Wichita
Charles Wood
Wood
Associated Press & Harris
Newt Service
Multiple Local Ads Update for Ottawa and Nearby
A packed page of local ads lists Sutton's Jewelry Lay Away, a BBQ and dance for Walker Hendrix on September 29, DOG GONE Hratty’s pet food shop expanding to jams and Eukanuba at 112 N Main Ottawa, George's Bicycle Shop new address at 224 W Wilson, Albright's going out of business sale at 216 S Main, Stinson's Meat Processing ground beef orders, Kids Phone Friend service, NZOD & Hang Ten infant item sale, Fashion Alley dress sale through Sept 29, Speedy Williams Band at Ottawa Christian Center Sept 29, Connie and Dick Nichols meet October 4 at City Park, Nichols for Congress ad, Matney Chiropractic extended hours, Rosie’s Ceramics, and Underwood's 1990 GMC year end close out with double rebates at K-68 1-35.
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Underwood
Weather Almanac Teases Barometer Rise
The Weather Yeaya Barometer shows 30:05 and rising as evening sun sets tonight. Tomorrow's outlook remains warm with increasing sky clarity and mild temperatures.
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Sunusa
The Shell Seekers Book Review by Rosa Pilcher
A retrospective critique praising Rosamunde Pilcher’s The Shell Seekers for its uplifting emotions and deep character studies. The review notes Penelope’s memories, the artist milieu, family dynamics, and the novel’s vivid settings of art markets, sea air, and sunlit hills. It highlights Pilcher’s prize status and NYT best seller run with references to other works.
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Rosamunde Pilcher
Lovely Penelope
Eng
Penelope
New York Times
Quake rocks region near Cape Girardeau Missouri
A 4.6 magnitude quake hit eastern Missouri at about 8 20 am with epicenter 10 miles southwest of Cape Girardeau. No damage or injuries were reported though calls poured in from multiple states as officials noted the quake lasted a few seconds along the New Madrid seismic zone.
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Cape Girardeau
Missouri
U.S. Geological Survey
St. Louis University
St. Louis
Hannibal
Illinois
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indianapolis
Ken Fowler
New Madrid County
New Madrid
Marked Tree
Ark
Elaine Foust
Nashville
Kans Gas and Electric may owe refunds after court rulings
The Kansas Supreme Court let stand three appeals that reduce KG&E rates and require refunds. The Court of Appeals had ordered rate cuts and refunds tied to retirement plant costs and Wolf Creek outages in 1987 and 1988. The high court issued three separate orders without explanations.
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Topeka, Kan
Supreme Court
High Court
Kansas Gas
Court of Appeals
Kg&e
Wolf Creek
Burlington
Ottawa Herald publishes postal and staff listing data
The notice lists the Ottawa Herald staff including editor and publisher Jim R. Hitch and managing editor Terry Osimeyer along with city editor Kay Bemis and other roles. It also details subscription rates effective April 1, 1990 for Ottawa by carrier, motor route, and mail to various regions including Franklin County, adjacent counties, and out of state.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Osimeyer
Carol Ackermann
Achenistig
Kay Bemis
Mike Geiss
Pag Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Franklin County
State of Kansas
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Marvin Barkis
Democratic House
Louisburg
Little Atwood
Barkis
Miller
Times
Ad Briefs
Sutton
Walker Hendrix
DOG Gone Hratty
Main
Albright's
S. Main
Stinson's Meat Processing
Nzod & Hang
Young Place
Fashion Alley
Speedy Williams
Willie Williams Brother
Ottawa Christian Center
N. Poplar
Connie
Dick Nichols
City Park
Nichols
Congress
J. Ransom
Fr. Co. Chinn
Matney Chiropractic
Rosie's Ceramics
Sterday
Avera
Accu
Noor
Wan
The
Book Review
Mildred Watts
Ottawa Herald
Evan
S. Cedar
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