Lobbyist disclosure debate stirs Kansas Legislature as reform mood grows
The Kansas Legislature faces renewed interest in lobbyist activities with calls for detailed disclosure of income and expenditures. The Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry signals cautious support for stronger rules, while Coffeyville Journal urges broad application to unions and other groups. Public access to lobbying finances is touted as essential for accountability.
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Hugoton’s Christmas Gift: Sharing Gas-Fueled Warmth Across Kansas
Hugoton leaders turn off Yale Street lights to conserve energy and share natural gas power with the state. The act aims to keep other Kansans warm during winter, using the city’s access to the Havenglow field to support coloring and lighting while promoting goodwill.
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Osawatomie
Gigantic Stopwatch Musings On Fashion And Bodies
John Rabe writes about casual office life and coffee habits, then surveys body modification traditions from childhood into adulthood. He illustrates with crude caricatures of people who did not outgrow diapers, shirts, mittens, and hats, noting their looks and social reactions in Kansas.
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Kansas
City board discusses Third Street underpass graffiti
At a city council meeting today commissioners considered complaints about moronic chalkings on the Third Street underpass. The issue was postponed for further study after civic clubs and citizens raised concerns.
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Third Street
Strong and Courageous Faith Guiding Choices
A biblical verse from Joshua 1 7 urges unwavering resolve and steadfastness. It emphasizes avoiding distractions and remaining focused to achieve success in every undertaking.
Local news copyright notice from The Associated Press
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish the local news printed in the newspaper and to republish AP dispatches. This notice governs republication and licensing of all AP content.
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Buckley Seeks Cuts in Pork Barrel Spending
In a secret Senate session, Sen. James Buckley urged trimming $109 million from public works earmarks, arguing for taxpayer savings while colleagues defended the pork barrel as essential. Sen. Mike Gravel defended capital improvements naming Wildcat examples and warned of political retaliation for opposing projects. Buckley succeeded in shaving $18 million from the bill.
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Television schedule highlights for Chanute area Monday
Channel listings show Dec 17 evening lineup across WDAF TV KOAM KMBC KUHI KCMO KTWU KODE WIBW and local stations. Prime time features include Gunsmoke The Liberty Bowl broadcast Kansas vs North Carolina State and various game shows comedies dramas and news blocks across 6:30 to 12:30 slots with multiple channels offering sports events and specials.
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Goldwater urges swift end to Nixon impeachment
Senator Barry Goldwater urged House leaders to end impeachment proceedings quickly. He told the Christian Science Monitor that lawmakers are not toying with parties but with the American people and criticized Nixon for slow action on Watergate.
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Joys and Sorrows of Parenthood Remains a Seasonal Reminder
A brief note discusses the book The Joys and Sorrows of Parenthood prepared by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. It frames the work as a seasonal reminder for families, suggesting moments when guidance could be useful.
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Double talk and new books note in light reading
The piece surveys marital double talk with comic examples and lists new titles across parenting psychology religion and self help. Notable items include How To Win the Grocery Game and Can't Read Can't Write Can't Talk Too Good Either along with The Open Classroom Reader and Body Consciousness.
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