KU bill would free hospital from state rules in Kansas City
Senate and House pass the measure creating a 144 member authority to run the University of Kansas Medical Center Hospital. The plan moves KU Hospital from Regents control to combat rising managed care while abortion restrictions remain symbolic, allowing life saving procedures under limited conditions. Governor Graves urged to sign, despite political opposition and integration of abortion limits.
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Kansas Board of Regents
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Guest Editorial Variety Reflected in Reader Opinions
Guest editorials provide diverse viewpoints for readers while noting that opinions expressed are not necessarily The Herald's stance. The article explains editorial independence and invites audience engagement on local issues.
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Government contact list for U S federal and Kansas officials
Compiled contact details for President Bill Clinton White House Sen Pat Roberts Sen Sam Brownback Sen Jim Ryun Gov Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall. Includes addresses Washington Topeka Overland Park and phone numbers for public comments offices and Topeka districts.
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U.S
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Dirksen
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hort
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannan
Hob
Ryun
Editors discuss faithful community voices in Topeka
Duane Schrag editor of The Chanute Tribune reflects at Harris Group editorial roundtable in Topeka on the challenge of accurately reflecting readers lives. He cites religion coverage balance and how reporters can miss popular events like monster truck shows in pursuit of “serious” stories. He urges readers to critique and promises continued effort to present a fair snapshot of daily life.
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the Herald
Harris Group
Budget bets on tobacco deal loom over Clinton plan
The News & Observer notes President Clinton relies on imagined tobacco money to fund health and education while weighing a proposed $368.5 billion tobacco settlement. It argues the administration should secure funds elsewhere and questions immunity in exchange for funds. Albuquerque Journal comments on airbags and driver responsibility, criticizing passive restraints and NHTSA backpedaling as rules constrain user control.
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News & Observer
Raleigh
N.C
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Albuquerque
N.M
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NHTSA
PGA Cart Controversy Shows Up Golf's True Stake
Column argues Casey Martin's ADA rights compel PGA to permit a cart while noting golf’s elitist history and resistance to disability accommodation. It praises Martin and criticizes the sport's insiders including Nicklaus Palmer Woods and Norman, cites Simonson’s line on athleticism, and mentions a Super Bowl weight anecdote.
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Casey Martin
Martin
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
PGA
Tiger Woods
Stanford
Greg Norman
Denver
Donald Kaul
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