Editorial condemns county ban on dancing at eateries
The Franklin County commissioners imposed a 250 dollar licensing fee and a 250 dollar occupational tax and banned dancing at eating and drinking establishments without notice or hearing. Timberlake Ranch and Pete's Country faced abrupt futures as they had already secured licenses and were converting to public venues. Jim Hitchye argues the process was ill conceived and should be rescinded.
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Franklin County
Timberlake Ranch
Jim Hitch
Graves chases best person for Kansas chief of staff
Guest editorials discuss Dr. Bill Graves choosing Joyce McGarry as chief of staff for his new administration. Critics question non Kansan hire while supporters argue bring in out of state talent can benefit Kansas. The piece urges considering cross party candidates to ensure best public service.
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Herald
Bill Graves
Graves
Joyce McGarry
U.S
Dave Hobson
Ohio
Bob Dole
John ‘Danforth
Missouri
University of Missouri
Tom Sawyer
Kansas
Chanute Tribune
Average presidential tenures in six Latin American nations
World Features Syndicate data shows Latin American leaders with brief presidencies. Panama averages 1 year 11 months, El Salvador 2 years 1 month, Paraguay 2 years 3 months, Mexico 2 years 5 months, Bolivia 2 years 6 months, Brazil 3 years 3 months. Includes acting presidents.
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Panama
el Salvador
Paraguay
Mexico
Bolivia
Brazil
World Features Syndicate
It's Your Quarter forum urges help with Social Security gaps
People explain life spent on vacations cars homes and spending as retirement nears then realize Social Security may not suffice and seek federal help. The community forum invites readers to add thoughts and call 242 4700 during specified hours Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday night.
Army Punishes Officer for Trying to Help Prisoners in Haiti
Rockwood, an intelligence officer with the 10th Mountain Division, faced orders to resign or face court martial after he intervened to interview Haitian prisoners in Port au Prince. He had pressed for human rights investigations and faced bureaucratic pushback before his arrest and gag order.
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Lawrence P. Rockwood
Port-au-Prince
10Th Mountain Division
Fort Drum
N.Y
Haiti
Rockwood
Europe
Larry
Beijing
Ramsey Clark
U.S. Atlantic Command
National Military Joint Intelligence Center
10Th Mountain
Joint Intelligence Center
Port au-Prince
U.S
Snyder Returns To TV With Late Late Show Debut
AP reports Tom Snyder launched CBS Late Late Show with his signature prickly persona. Guests included Candice Bergen and Newt Gingrich's parents, with Letterman praising Snyder and delivering a faux live feed from Hollywood.
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Tom Snyder
CBS
Scott Williams
Iter
Wtw York
Snyder
Dottie
Candice Bergen
Robert
Kathleen Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
David Letterman
Letterman
Worldwide Pants, Inc
Ed Sullivan Theater
Hollywood
Joseph McCarthy
Los Angeles
What balanced budget means and GOP positions
A citizen letter argues Republicans cannot reveal how to balance the budget, warning of potential cuts to middle class and poor, ethics reforms stalled, and lobbyist influence. It cites James Madison and urges public right to know before a balanced budget amendment passage. MARIE PETERSON Monument
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Dick Armey
Congress
Republican Congress
GOPAC
Gingrich
James Madison
Marie Peterson
Fifty Years Ago Ardennes and Luzon Watch From World War II
Fifty years ago today British American troops entered St Hubert Belgium from opposite sides as Germans retreated. In the Philippines a fifth U.S. Army division and an armored force joined Luzon offensive meeting first organized Japanese resistance. British troops captured Gangaw in Burma. Contact details for government representatives follow.
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St. Hubert
Belgium
Ardennes
Philippines
Luzon
Gangaw
Burma
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