DeBruce Grain Inc Fined $1.7 Million Over Wichita Explosion
OSHA announced a 1.7 million dollar fine for 25 willful safety violations at DeBruce Grain Inc. in Wichita after an June 8 explosion killed seven workers and injured 10. Dust, broken safety gear, and seven inch grain dust in places marked dangerous conditions. company disputes blame and is appealing while criminal charges remain possible.
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DeBruce Grain Inc
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Wichita
OSHA
DeBruce
Paul DeBruce
Sedgwick County Fire Department
Editorial variety in guest pages guides reader insight
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers to consider while noting that views do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. The column emphasizes diverse perspectives and encourages civic engagement through commentary.
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Herald
Government Contacts For Citizens To Reach Representatives
A list of contact details for federal and state politicians. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and office numbers for U S Senator Pat Roberts 116 Dirksen Washington DC 20510 plus Kansas offices. Also U S Senator Sam Brownback 141 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510 1603 and Rep Jim Ryun offices in Washington and Topeka with phone numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.5
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
E. Quincy
U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
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Santa on Lap Sparks Fear and Parental Photo Habits
Columnist Vickie Hull notes Christmas Santa visits frighten many children. Parents photograph the scene, seemingly prioritizing pictures over child comfort, while psychologists warn toddlers may not recall temporary peril as harmless.
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Mom
Amy
North Pole
Jim Hoot
University of Buffalo
Jeff Strunk
Walden Galleria Mall
Dad
Phyllis Santana
Hoot
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Reader Forum on Delivery Workers and Weather
Readers urge appreciation for all delivery personnel who work in extreme heat cold rain and snow. The letter notes newspaper boys, mail carriers, UPS drivers and others struggle outdoors while residents stay indoors. It highlights seasonal gratitude as a Christmas value and asks readers to show care.
Editorial on tax policy and future funding needs in Iola
Emerson Lynn cautions that 1998 tax cuts must be reconsidered to fund highways and education. The Humboldt Union notes Governor Graves’ Christmas charity guidance as state aid to low income neighbors. Ray Shannon urges petitioning legislators amid proposed sales tax increases and potential cuts to holiday help for the poor.
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Iola Register
Emerson Lynn
Humboldt Union
Graves
Lynn
Eas
Ray Shannon
Lola
Divorces as a battlefield and a marriage test
Columnist Kathleen Parker argues that modern divorces fuel a brutal market for books and tactics, with women driving the trend and men seeking custody and assets. She promotes prenup training as a smoother path to marriage, warning that failed unions harm children and calling for pre marriage clarity.
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