Public policy and prison costs in Kansas debated
The Wichita Eagle argues the public misreads policy outcomes as prison spending climbs past 1.5 billion over ten years. A consultant's report for the Legislature flags drug offenders and nonviolent inmates as key drivers, urging cost effective alternatives and greater public backing to reform criminal justice approaches.
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Kansas
Joint Committee of Corrections and Juvenile Justice
The
Wichita Eagle
Guest editorials offer reader varied opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials reflecting diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily the paper's official stance or editorials.
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Herald
Government contact list for federal and state representatives
A compiled directory of contact points for government figures including Presidents, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves, and state offices in Topeka and Overland Park with street addresses and telephone numbers for comment and inquiries.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Vania Avé
Washington, D.C
Lalephone
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Federal
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Forgiveness and its daily practice in life
A reflection on forgiving and asking forgiveness rooted in family values and personal experience. The writer emphasizes forgiveness as a learned habit, its role in mending relationships, and the impact of sincere apologies on family and friendships.
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Pete Nneceneenss
Readers invited to join the Ottawa Herald forum
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit signed letters with their address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum 104 S. Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Airlines Move Toward One Carry-On Per Person
Editors note air travel safety and efficiency hinge on limiting passengers to a single carry-on. Excess luggage endangers overhead bins and balance. injuries average about 4,000 yearly. A Charlotte USAir incident shows how fear of leaving bags can delay exits, with potentially fatal risk.
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Columbia
D.C
Charlotte
Straits Times
Singapore
Thailand
Indonesia
International Monetary Fund
der Bund
Bern
Switzerland
Wall
Commission
Midwest Express earns praise for exceptional airline service
In a candid travel column, Jacquelyn Mitchard lauds Midwest Express for its humane culture and attentive staff. She contrasts rough experiences with other carriers to highlight a policy of courtesy, comfortable leather seating, uniform meals, and thoughtful touches like empty seats for families and special meals. Respondents encouraged to write back.
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Midwest Express
Milwaukee
Omaha
Mary Jane Isbell
Cayman Islands
Bill Seitz
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Monight
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Ottawa Board OF Education
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Mallard Fillmore
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