When Love Turns Violent in a Family Saga
This piece recounts a pattern of abuse in the Acevedo family spanning years from California to Kansas. It cites researchers Jacobson and Gottman classifying batterers as Cobras or Pit Bulls, notes Pearl Acevedo’s struggle to leave, and details Juan Acevedo’s escalating violence culminating in Pearl’s death and his shooting himself. Local experts discuss cultural factors, warning signs, and safety planning for battered women while addressing treatment for abusers and the lasting impact on families.
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Neil Jacobson
John Gottman
Pearl
Juan Acevedo
Acevedo
California
Kansas
Jacobson
Gottman
Bachman
Thomas Acevedo
Juan
Wichita
Jackson
Agnes Maldonado
The
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Yolanda Jackson
University of Kansas
Bacnman
Ramirez
Profiles of Domestic Batterers and Battered Women
A 1998 study outlines two batterer types: those with slow simmering tempers and instant strikers, noting batterers’ unpredictability and the limited influence of wives. It highlights emotional abuse eroding a woman’s confidence, the active resistance of battered women, and high leaving rates despite added danger.
Panel OKs bill banning credit card solicitation on campus
In Topeka a House subcommittee approved a measure banning credit card solicitation on Kansas college campuses, advancing to the full budget committee. Lawmakers questioned university revenue from credit card deals while noting studies for a broader review, with several campuses reporting limited or no direct income.
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Topeka
Emporia State
Rocky Nichols
D-Topeka
House Appropriations
Nichols
Ralph Tanner
R-Baldwin City
Fort Hays State
First USA
Wichita State
Alumni Association
Intrust Bank
Pittsburg State
Fort Hays
Kansas State
K-State Alumni Association
Intrust
Lyon County State Bank
Barnes and Noble
First USA Bank
University of Kansas
Kansas Union
Brownback touts rural revival and energy mix
Senator Brownback says census underscores rural needs and cites a Bush administration plan to boost conservation with incentives rather than mandates. He supports a regional EPA coordinator for Region 7, encourages flexible regulations, and backs energy diversification along with traditional fuel growth. He views Bush’s budget as balanced, favoring larger tax cuts and debt reduction while praising education and defense funding.
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Brownback
Mayo
Bush Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7
Kansas City
EPA
Bush
Gore
Regional center growth eyed as counties seek cooperation
Krider says wages drive population shifts in central Kansas with Saline County. Sen Brungardt notes Saline and nearby areas pursue cooperative planning on tourism and transit. Rep Williams laments rural declines. counties must collaborate to stem population loss and build regional economic development.
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Saline County
Kansas
Krider
Pete Brungardt
R-Salina
Tion
Brungardt
Jerry Williams
D-Chanute
Neosho
Williams
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