Editors Fight Over Spot Registration Effect on Voting
The Ottawa Herald reports editors oppose Carter era spot registration schemes that would let voters register on election day. Critics warn of past fraud by political machines and emphasize the need for reasonable pre election registration to prevent vote buying and ballot stuffing.
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Holding elected officials to rein in bureaucrats
A Gardner doctor urges accountability for bureaucrats, arguing they were hired by public officials. The author says salaries, authority, and arrogance come from elected leaders, so responsibility lies with those who appoint. If officials resist change, voters must replace them.
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Olathe News
KG&E rate increase questioned in Kansas motion
The Kansas Corporation Commission staff asks to dismiss KG&E s 41 million rate hike filing citing an inadequate budgeting system. Interim approval of 7.9 million raises residential bills by 1.58 monthly, with potential total rise to 6.15 if the full request is granted. KG&E serves 209,903 customers in south central and southeast Kansas.
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ITALACs and Warm Fuzzies From Hutchinson Editor
A Hutchinson News editor's column reviews an editorial by Jack Davis on kindness and life lessons. It discusses IALACs meaning I Am Loveable and Capable, warm fuzzies, and how positive acts improve relations. The piece reflects on mistakes, learning, and avoiding chill drizzlies in daily interactions.
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Lance urges Carter to curb Pentagon overspending
A May memo by Bert Lance accuses the Pentagon of overspending and asks for presidential pressure to correct waste. It cites specific overages by the Army, Army Engineers, and the defense research division and notes minimal disciplinary actions.
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Travel guides arrive at Chanute Public Library
Chanute Public Library announces new travel guides to aid vacation planning. Titles include Fodor's USA and Caribbean guides, New York by Anthony Burgess, Latin America by Jon Cozean, and many regional and science volumes.
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Great Wall vodka clash heats up between China and Russia
UPI reports a court clash over vodka branding as New China Liquor sues Pepsico and Monsieur Henri for 5 million dollars claiming deceptive advertising. Great Wall costs 8.99 a fifth versus Stolichnaya 7.99. ads call Stolichnaya the most expensive vodka in America.
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