Kept elect offices could collide with veto leverage
Kansas faces a February debate as the legislature considers making the commissioner of insurance and state treasurer appointive. Gov. John Carlin could trade votes for policy, vetoes needing two thirds to override. Fletcher Bell argues appointive insurance leadership risks divided loyalty, though his tenure has earned respect across parties and the industry. The question echoes: if it ain’t broke, why fix it?
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Kansas
Topeka
John Carlin
Insurance
Fletcher Bell
Democrats Face Confusion Over National Committee Choice
The piece criticizes the Democratic Party for its internal disarray after elections. It notes Reagan's re election support, O'Neill returning as speaker, Byrd as Senate minority leader, and the failure to name a national chairman. It portrays party leaders as ward heelers catering to unions and big spenders.
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Tip O'Neill
House
Robert Byrd
Senate
O'Neill
Byrd
Democratic Party
Ward Heeler
National Committee
TV Tonight IHBO Movie Revels In A List Of Conquests
A mixed prime time lineup features HBO movies and specials including The Man Who Loved Women with Burl Reynolds Julie Andrews and Kim Basinger 1983 rated R plus classic comedies and dramas from CBN CBS and ESPN. The listing highlights Newhart Cagney and Lacey Willie Nelsons New Year Eve party and Bluebonnet Bowl telecasts among other programs.
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IHBO
Burl Reynolds
Julie Andrews
Kim Basinger
Scarecrow
King Las
Amanda
Cagney and Lacey
Mr. Krueger
HBO
Willie Nelson
Willie
Houston
Tavene
CBS
America
Andy Williams
Lily Tomlin
Gladys Knight and the
Pips
Charlie Daniels Band
Louise Mandrell
Chaka Khan
Koo and the Gang
ESPN
CBN
Mark Russell
Dick Clark
Bob
David Letterman
Pee Wee Herman
Joe Thiasmann
Alfred Hitchcock
Joan
Finjan
Intrinsic asthma and humidity effects in health tips
A reader discusses how humidity can worsen asthma for some, while swimming is advised for asthmatics. Advice suggests using a dehumidifier at night if attacks occur, noting asthma patients vary in triggers and responses.
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DR. Donohue
Nobody's Perfect Suspicions Confirmed By DAVID BRODER
Washington column recaps 1984 year of political missteps and corrections by the author. It notes apologies to several figures, recalls early predictions about Reagan Mondale and Jackson, and jokes about perpetual misfires and the Cubs Reagan tie in June. The piece ends with a wink that nobody's perfect and next year awaits.
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David
Broder
Washington
Richard F. Celeste
Ohio
Methodist
Tip O'Neill
Rep
Mc Udall
Howard H. Baker, Jr
Gregory M. Fisher
Joe Jacobs
Ronald
Reagan
Yuri Andropov
Herbert Hoover
Soviet Union
Congress
Andropov
Servative
Ergo
Ipso Facta
One
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Carter
Afl-Cio
Great Society
Geraldine Ferraro
Bert Lance
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Cubs
Ronald Reagan
San Diego Padres
Happy New Year Joy in a troubling time
The piece argues that happiness is thin without joy, recalling a hospital visit where a dame found renewed purpose after despair. It asserts joy as a true measure of faith and life’s meaning, citing Spinoza and Howard Lowry, and urges readers to seek joy as the New Year begins.
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DR. Donohue
Stuart Aubrey Harris
Joe Alsop
Stewart
Spinoza
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Notice
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area. In-area pricing includes monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual options with sales tax details and out-of-state tax deductions.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wallington
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