TV violence under fire as study urges self regulation
A National Cable Television Association funded study finds 57 percent of programs contain violence and many acts show no pain or punishment. It argues violence exposure desensitizes viewers, calls for industry reform, possible Congressional action, and safer prime time along with better educational programming.
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National Cable Television Association
Congress
Cable Association
Paul Simon
D-Ir
Clinton
Middle school renovation debate and tax concerns voiced
A reader responds to a Tuesday paper expressing concern over middle school renovation costs, noting a $5‑6 million figure and the school board’s actions. He urges focusing on teaching quality, questions incentives for new business, lauds the OHS pep band, and invites further community input via a local call‑in forum.
It's Your Quarter stays as reader calls fade
In a reader note the editor defends the It's Your Quarter column saying it serves a purpose with enough readership interest to remain for now. He explains policy on signed versus anonymous comments, pledging to publish only allowed remarks and to push for signed letters while continuing the phone line.
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the Herald
The
Herald
Thompson aims for U S Senate battle in Kansas race
Kansas State Treasurer Sally Thompson pursues the U S Senate against Pat Roberts, framing her campaign around ending corporate welfare. She cites four years opposing banks and championing the Municipal Investment Pool to aid taxpayers, while facing banker-backed opposition led by State Sen. Dick Bond.
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Nancy Essebaum
U.S. Senate
Dairy Queen
Sally Thompson
Thompson
Pat Roberts
Kansas
Roberts
Senate
Senate Financial Institutions Committee
Bond
MIP
Government contact list for Kansas officials
A compiled roster provides addresses and phone numbers for federal and state representatives. Key names include President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, U S Rep Sam Brownback, Gov Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state legislators Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner Doug Walker. Lists office locations in Topeka and Washington D C with contact details.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Washington, D
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Flight rowdiness and a call for tougher action
The piece laments rising violence on flights, cites a booze fueled brawl by British tourists and a rough American, and suggests hiring large bouncers on planes to eject troublemakers. It mocks fear of flying and proposes no deathly penalties, only expulsion or parachute options.
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Argentina
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