Enrollment declines hit Franklin County schools
Three of four districts report lower head counts as September 20 figures show Ottawa Central Heights and West Franklin down while Wellsville rises. Ottawa lists 2439 students and 2340.5 full time equivalent, with losses tied to families moving away and a middle school bubble moving to high school.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Central Heights
West Franklin
Wellsville
Collins
Mike Folks
Susan Myers
Folks
Presidential debates draw local attention in Kansas
Salina Central High School debate coach Delvin Strecker expects students to watch the first presidential debate between President Bush and John Kerry. Kansans say they will tune in on major networks at 8 p.m. while others plan to watch in Lawrence with Gary Hart leading a post debate discussion.
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Salina Central High School
Delvin Strecker
Bush
John Kerry
Franklin County
Lawrence
Ottawa
U.S
Gary Hart
Salina
Strecker
United Nations
Hart to lead debate talks at KU Lied Center
Ottawa native and former U S Senator Gary Hart will moderate a discussion on Thursday night following an 8 p m debates screening at the University of Kansas Lied Center in Lawrence. He will also sign his book at 6 30 p m, give a public lecture at 7 p m, and participate in a Friday colloquium at the Dole Institute on the west campus.
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U.S
Gary Hart
University of Kansas
Lied Center
Stewart Drive
Hart
America
Dole Institute of Politics
Government reports show 3.3 percent GDP rise in spring
The Commerce Department revised second quarter GDP up to 3.3 percent from 2.8 percent, a gain over winter but the smallest in over a year. The rise follows a 4.5 percent jump in January-March, as energy prices trimmed consumer spending and the economy slowly regains footing from the 2001 recession. The Bush administration will cite the revision as evidence of a continuing recovery, while challenger John Kerry questions the pace.
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U.S
Commerce Department
Bush Admin
John Kerry
Supreme Court to rule on local power to seize homes for projects
The Supreme Court will hear a Connecticut case on whether local governments can seize homes and small businesses for projects that generate tax revenue. The dispute centers on whether takings count as public use when property is not blighted but cleared for hotels, offices, and other ventures in New London. Plaintiffs led by Susette Kelo argue the city’s plan is an unjustified taking.
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Washington
Scott Bullock
The
Institute For Justice
Connecticut
Hawaii
Susette Kelo
New London
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