Senators urged to oppose Medicare cuts to RMH rural hospital
Readers are asked to back a letter circulating in the Senate and a parallel House missive criticizing George Bush administration plans to trim 8 billion from next year’s Medicare spending. Lawmakers urge support for rural hospitals like Ransom Memorial Hospital, citing lower reimbursements and risk of closure, and urge constituents to contact Sen. Kassebaum and Sen. Dole as well as Rep. Rostenkowski.
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Russell
Nancy Kassebaum
Pickup ban in Illinois suburb spurs national attention
Flossmoor residents face visual bans on pickups under a local ordinance already challenged in federal court by state trooper Jim Minx. Minx gains media support with 27 radio interviews and national coverage while donations exceed $1,000. A Nov rally in Flossmoor drew 30 pickups and protest signs. Emporia should delay its own anti pickup law until the Flossmoor case resolves.
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Contact details for U S senators and representatives
A list of government contacts includes President George Bush at the White House 1600 Pennsylvanian Ave Washington DC 20500 and senators Dole 141 Hart Building DC 20510 and Kassebaum 304 Russell Building DC 20510 with phones 202 224 6521 and 202 224 4774. Also Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn DC 20515 202 225 3911 and State Senator Jim Allen Topeka 66612 296 7361 plus State Rep Bettie Sue Shum way 281W Topeka 66612 296 7699.
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Washington, D.C
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Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
Television makes football magical in Kansas City game
A Kansas City Chiefs Dolphins game described from a conference visit, contrasting live football on a concrete field with its television portrayal. The writer notes the huge stadium screen, commercials, mustard-smudged seatmates, a hot air balloon, Nick Lowry’s missed kick, and the clash between live action and TV magic.
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Goodyear
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Christian Okoye
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United Way chairman thanks Franklin County for record campaign
United Way of Franklin County reports a historic fund drive with all 14 agencies benefiting. The budget committee notes expenses at 7.33 percent, enabling 93 cents of each donated dollar to be used on needs. The letter reaffirms community care and value of volunteers and donors.
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Christmas Parade Brings Warmth Despite Chill On Main
The 10th annual Christmas Parade, organized by the Chamber's Retail Council, drew broad support from the Parks Department Public Safety and Sheriff's Department. Special thanks go to Betty Sands Allen Campbell Colin Burrichter Town and Country Supply and to the bands Shriners float builders and all who paraded down Main on a windy Saturday afternoon.
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Parks Department
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Betty Sands
Allen Campbell
Colleen Burrichter
Town & Country Supply
Shriners
TV News Ratings Fall as Viewers Skip International Coverage
Television news audiences shrink across the three networks as viewers skip international reports from Rome Moscow Prague and Berlin. Experts say the aging format and 22 minute broadcasts fail to satisfy demand for depth, pushing networks toward longer evening news with more substantial coverage.
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Dan Rather
Tom Brokaw
Kurdistan
Charles Kuralt
United States
Public Television
Ottawa Herald Publication Rates 1989 Update
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective July 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Local carrier rates start at 5.01 for three months and 51.97 for a year, with motor route and mail options varying by distance and county, and regional mail rates higher at 5.27 per month or 56.88 per six months per county listings.
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