Liability concerns rise as insurance costs bite communities
A Kansas newspapers view highlights rising liability costs across counties and cities, with doctors reevaluating practices due to malpractice premiums. It notes President Reagan backing a federal task force on limiting legal fees and damages, citing a Philadelphia case where a hospital paid a million dollars after a CAT scan alleged loss of psychic powers.
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Kansas
Reagan
Congress
Philadelphia
Readers fire back at editorial on mail in ballots
David Ludwick of 1208 South Willow responds to a March 27 editorial criticizing mail in ballot procedures. He argues turnout is high, addresses address changes and signatures, questions stated suspicions, and defends the method as boosting participation and accessibility for the handicapped and elderly.
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David Ludwick
Willow
It's In The Cards By John Cunniff
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff analyzes the stock market like a poker game. Howard Ruff outlines options: call, raise, fold, or switch to money funds, with caution about chasing big gains as the Dow nears 3,000. Ruff recommends restraint, while the article notes his stance rests between call and fold and advises not to get greedy.
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John Cunniff
New York
Howard Ruff
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
Ottawa Herald lists subscription options for trade area and out of area. Rates cover one month to one year with different prices for in area and outside trade area. Out-of-state subscriptions deduct 4.5 percent sales tax.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
TV Tonight schedule featuring The Tale of the Bunny Picnic and classic films
A dense TV guide page lists HBO and network programming for the evening through early morning, including Jim Henson's The Tale of the Bunny Picnic, Police Academy 2, The Breakfast Club, and Paris, Texas. It features showtimes, actors, and movie titles, with news, talk shows, and late-night fare.
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HBO
Jim Henson
Aes aDno
Sanford and Son
TV Classica
Benny Dill
Trapper John
Barney Miller
Honeymooners
Matt Houston
CBS Late
Remington Steele
Remington
Laura
David Letterman
Andy Griffith
Gene Scott
TV 5
Untouchables
Eddy Duchin
The Eternal Struggle A Little Of Both Worlds
Kansans ended prohibition in 1948 but faced a 1949 legislature battle over liquor laws. The final package stores with local option allowed drinking where public access was restricted, sparking clashes between proponents and opponents, with Gov. Carlson insisting saloons would not return. By 1949 the state prepared licensing and enforcement, with stores opening in Dodge City and Topeka, and ongoing public debate about allowed drinking in clubs and public establishments.
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John
Frank Carson
Will Townsley
Great Bend
Barton County
Townsley
Alcoholics Anonymous
C. Moriarty
Wichita
Kansas Liquor Control Council
Carlson
Kansas
Glenn Becker
Topeka
The
Gazette
Emporia
Rudy Steinkuhler
East Sixth
the Elks Or Legion
Country Club
Thad
Frank Carlson
Populists and Bryan Shape Turn-of-Century Politics
A historical overview of Populist ideas mirrored in party platforms, Bryan’s dual presidential bids, and how the 1890s reform plank by plank influenced later policy. It notes free silver, postal savings, direct elections, and other proposals, many adopted by both major parties over time.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
William McKinley
McKinley
Kansas
U.S
Ear ringing from meds and pancreas transplants offer hope
Dear Dr Donohue notes that HydroDIURIL unlikely causes ear noises, Triavil tolerance typical, but other causes exist. Pancreas transplants are experimental but show promise for insulin dependence in diabetes, with progress toward an eventual cure though not routine yet.
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DR. Donohue
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Gunamoke
Boas
Mona 'Gavea
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Tony Danza
Judith Light
Nova
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Bronson Pinchot
Mark Linn Baker
Hunter
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Fred Oryer
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Mary Lee Moora
James Farentino
Cybill Shacherd
Bruce Wills
Frontline
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Chad Everett
Anjanette Comer
Ray Bradbury
Drew Barrymore
Foley Square
Melly Ringwald
Emilio Estevez
Oll
Nick Mancu
Kalbe Nugent
Edward Woodward
Dan Hedaya
Spenser
Robert Urich
Charlie Clements
Clements
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New Orleans
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Yvonne da Carlo
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Pierce Brosnan
McMillan
Rockford
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Signor
INN
Paris
Texas
Mission
Riverside
Kansas City
Marvin Cox
Kingman
Lions
Cox
Richard Becker
Coffeyville
Western Distributors
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John McCormally
John Marshall
Harris News Service
Plains
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