Deadly rise in Kansas traffic fatalities prompts phone use review
Editorial notes 2016 Kansas traffic deaths reached 432, a near 1.2 daily toll and the state’s highest in over a decade. Nationwide deaths exceeded 40,000 as rates rose 6 percent. The piece urges reviewing bans on handheld cellphones while driving amid rising risk from more cars on the road.
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Old Home Town Expenses of the U S President
A Kansas Daily Tribune 1867 piece notes the President’s official salary was 25000 annually while Congress covered most White House costs. It states the house, furniture, fuel, servants, stables, gardens, and even balls and dinners were funded from the public purse.
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Tillerson struggles to find voice as secretary of state
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius notes Rex Tillerson’s slow start as secretary of state. He lacks a deputy and top aides, leaving his influence limited while tensions with chief strategist Stephen Bannon rise. Tillerson must build trust with Trump, Kushner, and Mattis to shape a coherent policy.
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Today in History March milestones across years
On March 14 events span JFK burial move to Arlington in 1967 and Eli Whitney patent for cotton gin in 1794. Theodore Roosevelt signs 1907 order restricting Japanese immigration as part of a gentlemen's agreement. Warren G. Harding files an income tax return in 1923 paying 17,990 on a 75,000 salary.
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Kansas health care letter highlights Pence era critique of Jenkins
Health of Kansas readers urge reform and applaud Wichita resident James Thompson in the April 1 special election for Mike Pompeo's 4th District seat. The letter praises Thompson's background as a veteran and civil rights lawyer and his plans to expand veteran health services and affordable care. It condemns votes aligning with the Brownback Trump party line and AHCA measures opposed by medical associations.
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Public forum calls for Kansas health advocacy voice
Becky Plate of Eudora requests an authentic independent voice to guide Kansas through the af term aftermath of the vote. She seeks support from a voice even from another congressional district to strengthen health initiatives in the state.
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Letter to editor criticizes Jenkins staff over ACA vote handling
Sheldon Weisgrau of Lawrence condemns Rep Lynn Jenkins staff for allegedly mischaracterizing process on the American Health Care Act. He notes CBO scoring is standard and urges scrutiny and honesty from lawmakers and aides.
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Letters to the Editor Guideline Summary
Readers are informed letters must be 250 words or fewer and avoid libelous language. All letters require a signature with name, address and phone number. Submissions go to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via email at letters jworld com.
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