Aromatherapy myths and garlic bread charm family mood
A columnist summarizes aromatherapy from ancient burial spices to modern scents in stores and candles. Expert Alan Hirsch notes baking garlic bread boosts male mood and reduces negative interactions, while positive family talk rises. warns about breath odor but claims moms will balance with pleasant smells.
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Alan Hirsch
Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation
Chicago
Hirsch
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Kansas Lottery needs education on game implications
The Kansas Lottery director Greg Ziemak argues Kansans misunderstand how to play certain games and would gamble more if they knew the details. The piece contends lottery investment yields 47 percent return to players and 53 cents of every dollar paid out as prizes, with taxes helping state programs only 31 cents. It notes better educated, wealthier people gamble less and urges state education to improve public understanding, doubting it will happen.
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Greg Ziemak
Kansas
Editorial Variety From Guest Editors
Guest editorials present diverse opinions to readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor, indicating a range of perspectives within the weekly opinion section.
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Herald
Government contact details for U S federal and Kansas offices
A compiled list of government representatives including President Clinton and U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, plus Rep Jim Ryun, with Washington D C and Topeka contact addresses and phone numbers. It provides main offices, extensions and faxes for citizen inquiries.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannan
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Readers Forum Backed by Voters Urges Open Debate
In a letter thanking supporters after a primary win, the author stresses public participation in shaping the 1998 congressional election. He invites Jim Rywan to an open debate on Kansas and national issues, insisting candidates provide clear beliefs and records for voters.
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Congress
Jim Rywan
Kansas
Ryan
Reader Forum Submissions Welcome at Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submit to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Limit about 500 words.
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Ottawa: Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
How ultra conservatives would govern in Kansas politics
The piece argues that a small, active faction of ultra conservatives has controlled the Kansas Republican Party since 1995, shaping leadership and appointments. It contrasts Gov Graves with Miller, notes Miller’s ongoing influence, and warns how conservative networks might guide policy, boards, and nominations if broadly empowered.
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OPERA
Kan
Kansas
Executive Branch
Republican Party
House
Tim Shallenburger
Baxter Springs
GOP
Bill Graves
David Miller
Graves
Shallenburger
Miller
State Party
Steve Abrams
John Potter
Kris van Meteren
David
Jack Ranson
Thomas Moffatt
Topeka
van Meteren
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