Ransom Memorial Hospital faces probe over HMP deal
The hospital's alliance with Hospital Management Professionals prompts questions about cost efficiency and possible missteps. An April 1987 proposal, May annual report, and whistleblower concerns raise suspicions about financial maneuvers, delayed bill payments, and attempts to seek reimbursements from HMP.
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Ozens
Ransom Memorial Hospital
HMP
Ransom Memorial
HMFP
RMH
County Commission
RMH Board of Trustees
Guest Opinion Editorial Note In Herald
Guest editorials present a variety of viewpoints for readers and may not reflect The Herald's official stance. The column explains the editorial purpose and invites diverse perspectives from contributors.
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Herald
Brown call to voters in Connecticut sparks protest campaign
The Winfield Courier reports Brown appeals to voters to reject money influence and gridlock in Washington. He frames politics as controlled by big money and media, urging Democrats to back his protest campaign regardless of nomination outcome.
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Orer
California
Jerry Brown
Connecticut
America
Brown
Common Cause
Jerry
Jimmy Carter
Government hotline of contact details for US and Kansas officials
A compiled list shows contact information for federal and Kansas state officials including President George Bush White House address, Gov Joan Finney Topeka office, Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Representatives Dick Nichols and Walker Hendrix, State Rep George Teagarden, State Sen Dave Webb, with street addresses and telephone numbers for press and constituent inquiries.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebauim
Russell
Washington
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stillwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
Critics take on Jerry Brown and Perot in a wary view
The author criticizes Jerry Brown for shifting from engaging to arrogant and questions his simple solutions. Bill Clinton and Ross Perot are also examined, with Perot’s plan of direct democracy and self funding noted. The piece ends with a wary stance that electing either may betray the system, recalling Barnum’s maxim.
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Bill Clinton
Willie
Brown
Congress
Jerry Brown
H. Ross Perot
Texas
Perot
Common Cause
Bush
P.T. Barnum
Perpetuated errors in journalism over time
A veteran recalls how misreporting and repeated errors haunt coverage. He cites a debunked claim about Kiichi Miyazawa and Americans, stressing translators and language skills. He argues for speaking local languages and skepticism of instant media, urging journalists to verify before publishing.
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Dan
Kiichi Miyazawa
Miyazawa
Charles Burres
The
San Francisco Chronicle
U.S
Japan
Washington
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Winfield Courier
EDS
Texas Gop
John McCormally
Michael Milkens
Ivan Boeskys
Burres
New York Times
United States
Charley Reese
King
Bill
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