Bert Cantwell bids 130 extra troopers for around-the-clock patrol
Kansas Highway Patrol chief Bert Cantwell argues for adding 130 troopers to provide 24-hour highway coverage, with a plan to grow the force by 26 annually for five years, urging legislative support and proposing stiffer fines to cover costs as Kansas remains a crossroads state with rising travel.
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Bert Cantwell
Kansas Turnpike
Cantwell
Kansas
Seat belt study sparks safety debate in Washington
A National Transportation Safety Board report claims rear seat belt wearers suffered more injuries in many crashes, but the analysis covered only 26 frontal accidents. Board officials note data are not broad, prompting questions about a nationwide safety push. Buckling up remains advised for all riders to stay inside the vehicle.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Safety Board
Sun sensitivity and cataract basics from Dr Donohue
Reader questions on severe sun reactions and photosensitivity lead to dermatologist visit, drug checklist, and possible porphyria. Cataracts explained as slow, not always needing surgery, sunglasses with UV filtering advised, plus CAT scan use for spine concerns and nerve issues.
No Names Please A Whopper Used As Bait
A Chicago exec relays a tall fish tale about a salmon dinner that ends with a cat’s accidental death blamed on a neighbor. The host declines to have guests or doctor named, calling it a funny yarn and comparing it to Moby Dick.
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Mike Royko
Chicago
Washington Island
Wisconsin
Lee
Lake Michigan
Chicago Electronics Corporation
Moby Dick
Procrastination Rises In State Voter Ranks
By JOHN MARSHALL Harris News Service analyzes Kansas primary results showing high nonvoter rates and many unopposed seats. The piece argues minority rule and waning public interest in state and local elections, noting low youth participation and nationwide trends.
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John Marshall
Harris News Service
Kansas
Kansas House of Representatives
House
Television Night: 1980s HBO lineup and local notices
A dense TV grid lists HBO movies including The Empire Strikes Back and The Great Bank Robbery, plus shows like Cheers and 60 Minutes. The page also contains a television schedule, public notices, and subscription rates for Ottawa, Kansas, with editor contact and local postage details.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Franklin County
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