Crucial choice looms on Blue Cross sale to Anthem
Editorial urges Kansas policyholders to vote on selling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas to Anthem. It outlines the process, notes public hearings, and emphasizes Sebelius must scrutinize terms while protecting consumer interests amid rising health care costs. It cites figures on coverage and discusses potential rate impacts.
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Armey’s doomed bid shows politics is personal
Mark Shields notes Dick Armey could not become speaker after a 1997 coup attempt and years of mistrust. Armey’s role in thwarted revolts and his blunt actions shaped his fragile standing in the House, proving personal loyalty and word count more than policy.
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Wittig pay cut debate and local concerns
Reader letters question Western Resources payout to chairman David Wittig, noting a rise from 303 400 to 590 000 on paper creates a claimed 20 percent pay cut while next year’s target implied 740 000. The letters call for action on trafficway and public information.
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Public Forum praises plan for 32nd Street bypass
Richard Smith argues for faster construction of an eastern corridor and a northern bypass to relieve traffic, criticizing wetlands as sacred prop and urging use of $10 million saved by avoiding south of Wakarusa to connect Highway 10 and ease growth.
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Quotable Quote Sparks Letters Policy Note
The Journal-World explains its Public Forum letters policy noting a 350 word limit, preference for shorter letters, and the need for the writer’s name address and phone number. It cites Franklin’s liberty safety quote as part of the discussion and states the paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints.
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Lawrence plans 73800 square foot industrial building
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce eyed a four acre Lakeview Road site for a 73800 square foot multipurpose industrial building. It sought up to 750000 in industrial revenue bonds to finance construction. Officials hoped to attract business and industry while noting Amtrak service would not be rerouted. Torrential rain challenged travel to the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston where Kansas beat Rice 33 to 7. Olympic decathlete Rafer Johnson visited Lawrence to study the People to People program and civic efforts. A 1901 Lawrence Journal holiday note urged shoppers to buy local for warmth and community support.
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