Voter Apathy Insights From Kansas Primary Election
Kansas secretary of state Jack Brier notes only 30.4 percent of registered voters participated, with 366,357 of 1,205,424 casting ballots. Republicans 51 percent of their voters, Democrats 37 percent. Larger turnout in areas with sales tax or bond questions, about 34 percent. He cautions pocketbook issues draw more voters, but not much, and questions whether Americans value democracy as participation declines.
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Jack Brier
Kansas
Backlash on U S F-16s in Lebanon cease fire effort
Opinion questions U S supplied F-16s used by Israel against Lebanon targets. Writer criticizes Reagan era arms exports, warns retaliation risks and future global consequences. Argues American weapons hurt U S credibility and aid Palestinian cause, despite possible Israeli military gains.
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U.S
Philip Habib
Lebanon
U. S
Argentina
Britain
Israel
Palestine
America
Middle East
TV Tonight and Movie Highlights on HBO and ABC
TV listings show 1970s 1980s era fare including The Other Side of the Mountain Part II and Friday the 13th Part 2, with Marilyn Hassett, Timothy Bolett, Adrienne King, and Christopher Lee among noted cast. Also featured are sports, news, talk shows, and legal public affairs programs across HBO, ABC, and local networks.
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Wey
Marilyn Hassett
Timothy Bolle Toms
Toronto
Hamilton
Dick Cavett
S.J. Perlman
Amy Steal
John Fury
el Salvador
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Rupert Davies
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Top Rank
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Premature atrial contractions explained by Dr Donohue
A reader reports palpitations from premature atrial contractions. Dr Donohue notes the atrial pacemaker initiates heartbeats, explains potential progression to atrial fibrillation only if frequent, and says 24 hour monitoring ruled out danger, so no medication now unless rhythm changes.
Episcopalians Profiled In Nationwide Study
George W. Cornell reports on a 2.8 million member denomination study for the general convention in New Orleans. It finds Episcopalians are well-off, educated, attend church, and value religion, with 94 percent deeming religion important while many move from big cities to smaller towns.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Mittee
New Orleans
Prayer For Today Verse Reflection
Short daily devotional quotes Philippians 4 8 RSV call to focus on excellence and praise. A prayer asking God of peace to guide eyes heart and mind toward Him with Amen.
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God of
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and contact details
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for local and surrounding areas, with monthly and yearly prices for in trade area and outside, plus tax guidance and publishing details. Editor Robert Wellington signs the masthead as publisher and Associated Press member status noted.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
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