Editorial: Passenger rights and the prolonged delay ordeal
The piece condemns a Continental flight that diverted to Rochester Minnesota for 12 hours, with 6 hours on a packed jet and no food or drink, prompting calls for a Passenger Rights bill. It argues pilots and airlines have final authority but urges minimal standards for passenger treatment during ground delays.
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Governor Stubbs Makes First Auto Trip to Topeka
From the Lawrence Daily World August 14 1909 Gov W R Stubbs traveled by auto to Topeka marking his cross country run with security provided by a chauffeur after a week of practice. A Douglas County survey finds no liquor licenses held for the first time in many years, blamed on bootleggers as officials have no licensees to inspect.
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Prevention costs more than it saves in health care debate
Charles Krauthammer argues that preventive care raises overall medical costs rather than saving money. Citing CBO letters and NEJM data, he notes that broad prevention requires treating many to avert few illnesses, increasing society’s total bill. He urges realism over the notion of free lunch in medicine.
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New media age reshapes health care reform and journalism
Garrison Keillor reflects on the shift to new media, arguing blogs and online publishing empower ordinary voices while traditional newspapers falter. He cautions critics of health reform, notes unpaid freelance journalism, and urges that creative therapy for the elderly could emerge as a new storytelling niche. He cites the internet as a force freeing writers and replacing old media gatekeepers.
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