Reconsider Prairie Spirit Rail Trail Fees in Kansas
Editorial argues proposed annual and daily rail trail fees may deter use along the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail from Richmond through Anderson County to Welda and future extension to Ottawa. Compares with state park costs, notes self funding potential, and urges keeping trails accessible to citizens.
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City of
Garnett
Richmond
Anderson County
Welda
Ottawa
Kansas State Park
Katy
Missouri
Voters Favor Services Over Cuts, Kansas Letter Says
In a column from the Hays Daily News, Bill Graves argues Americans demand government oversight for safety and standards while seeking tax relief. He notes conservatives face a clash between cutting government and preserving public protections, suggesting broader political inertia.
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Bill Graves
Kansas
U.S. House
Washington
Guest editorials offer a variety of reader opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials reflecting diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Devolution Debate Shifts Kansas Rural Policy View
Kansas rural leaders at a Kansas State University symposium rethink federal aid as devolution reshapes welfare roads and schools. Officials warn of hidden costs as Kansas confronts aging seniors, underfunded meals, and heavy dependence on Washington while promising leaner state budgets and local control.
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Washington
Kansas
Topeka
White House
Cabinet picks signal domestic focus in Clinton era
The Daily Gazette notes Clinton's cabinet nominees emphasize domestic issues with Madeleine Albright as secretary of state designee and Anthony Lake and Samuel Berger in supporting roles. It contrasts Albright's drive with the low profile of Lake and Berger, warning that presidential vision remains uncertain amid foreign policy challenges. It also previews a TV ratings system similar to MPAA rules, detailing categories from TV-K to TV-M and its uncertain effectiveness.
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Houston Chronicle
Clinton
Madeleine Albright
U.S
United Nations
Anthony Lake
CIA
Samuel Berger
Lake
Albright
Berger
NATO
China
Hong Kong
Middle East
Africa
Balkans
Oval Office
Schenectady, N.Y
Daily Gazette
Motion Picture Association of America
Tv- 14
Tv-M
Rail banking ruling largely affects Vermont only
A November 5 1990 ruling by the U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia limits impact to Vermont rail banked corridors and does not overturn the rail banking statute or affect Kansas rail trails. Adjacent landowners in Kansas may still seek compensation in the Court of Federal Claims, but outcomes are unlikely to change.
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U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Vermont
Kansas
U.S. Supreme Court
Garnett
Leavenworth, Lawrence and
Galveston Railroad
Congress
U.S. Court of Claims
Appeals Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Burlington
Paul
Patricia Preseault
Court of Federal Claims
Ottawa firehouse food drive raises Hope House aid
On December 7 Ottawa Firefighters Old Engine Company 8 organized a food drive for Hope House. Donations collected were distributed to individuals in need. Readers are invited to submit signed opinions with address and phone number. long letters may be edited for space.
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Ottawa Country Mart
Old Engine Company #8
Tim Matthias
Kendall Broers
Troy Gavel
Allen Durbin
Darren Meadows
Darren
Ben
Jeff Carner
Ottawa Firefighters
Lamont Hills
Steve de la Torre
Poplar
Ottawa Firefighters Old Engine Company #8
Hope House
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