Katyn Massacre Acknowledgment Signals Shift in Soviet Stance
The Soviet Union for decades blamed Nazi Germany for the Katyn massacre of 15,000 Polish officers. New archive material led to a formal expression of regret, though officials stop short of full disclosure. The partial admission is seen as a step toward a more peaceful international climate.
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Local Bidding Debate Sparks Frustration Over Tax Dollars
A guest editor discusses a bidding decision at Labette College where the Hays bid came in 2220 below the local bid. Trustees chose the cheaper option while questioning why tax money should flow to distant firms. The piece argues for supporting local contractors and questions fairness when services cost more but stay local.
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Confessions of a lazy man on Earth Day reflections
A past critic of wasteful habits recalls two decades of environmental impact. He recalls inefficient oil changes, aerosol use, and trashing newspapers, then contrasts with later upgrades like higher mileage cars, recycling efforts, solar water heating, and better insulation. He admits lapses but pledges ongoing improvement.
Eisenhower centennial tours mark D-Day anniversary events
The Kansas I-70 Association hosts two five star tours June 6 to 10, linking Ike's birth centennial to commemorations in Kansas and Abilene. Eastern route includes World War II memorials, Fort Leavenworth, War Museum exhibits, a Mamie tribute, and multiple Ike sites, ending at Abilene. Western route to Abilene mirrors stops. Reservations at Hays Travel 1 800 423 3970.
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Earth Day 20th anniversary fuels push for stricter rules
As Earth Day marks its 20th anniversary on April 22, media, groups and government plan conferences and rallies to advocate tougher environmental regulation. Consumers' Research challenges doom-laden claims about global warming and acid rain, noting lower pollutant levels and high costs with limited proven results.
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Pro life clash echoes in Idaho and Belgium
A reader reflects on Gov. Cecil Andrus vetoing an Idaho abortion bill while King Baudouin refuses to sign Belgium's ban, arguing abortion harms as he defends his crown. The piece links religious conviction to politics, warns of demographic shifts, and cites critics who question Christian influence on U.S. law.
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