Caution on speed limits as Kansas debates higher limits
Editorial cautions against rushing to raise interstate and highway speed limits after federal repeal. It notes state proposals of 75 mph on interstates and 65 mph on two-lane roads, with trucks 10 mph slower, while Gov. Graves proposes 70 mph on interstates and variable limits. Emphasizes safety depends on road conditions and traffic, warns faster speeds raise fatalities, urges restraint. John D. Montgomery
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Kansas City
Washington
Kansas
Bill Graves
Department of Transportation
Graves
Contact details for Kansas officials and representatives
A list of contact avenues for national and Kansas state leaders including President Bill Clinton at the White House, U S Senator Bob Dole, Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Rep Sam Brownback, and Kansas officials such as Gov Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state legislators. Provides addresses and telephone numbers for offices in Washington and Topeka.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
Telephone
Sam Brownback
Longworth
S, Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Packers Cowboys Remembrance of a Super Bowl Dream
A nostalgic piece recalls Green Bay versus Dallas in past championships as the writer watches a distant replay and longs for another Packers sweep moment from the early Lombardi era, reflecting on three decades of near misses, memories, and life choices along the way.
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Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay
Dallas
Packers
Kansas
Lyndon Johnson
30Th Street
Milwaukee
Bart Starr
Paul Hormung
Mom
Dad
Rockford
Ill
Vince Lombardi
Chiefs
Dull governor beats deluded Congress in imagination wars
A Kansas governor remains cautious and competent while criticizing Congress for fantasy fiscal planning. The piece contrasts Graves with Washington leaders, notes budget projections lack reliability, and argues for steady management over grand schemes.
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Bill Graves
Graves
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Letter to the editor on Clinton defense and Ottawa ad
A reader rebukes a Friday paper defense of Bill Clinton and contrasts Republican promises with perceived failures. The letter questions media complicity, mentions Ottawa and a courthouse seen in an ad for Country Mart, and ends with a skeptical note about local good news.
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Bill Clinton
Slick Willie
Bill
Ottawa
New Country Mart
It's Your Quarter: Safire and Clinton in a heated wrongs debate
A reader weighs in on political truth and corruption, accusing Hillary and Bill Clinton of dishonesty and shredding documents at Rose Law Firm while praising government copies for accountability. The message cites Madison Guaranty and Whitewater, contrasts with Bob Dole, and promotes a community forum with a phone-in line.
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William Safire
Hillary Clinton
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Rose Law Firm
Madison Guaranty
Whitewater
Bill
Hillary
Bob Dole
Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Honors 1995 Homes Tour Helpers
The letter thanks home owners Jim and Diane Sullivan Keith and Sharon Gutreuter John and Janine Gravely Rex and Brenda Cummings and Jack and Elizabeth Maxwell. It lists businesses and individuals who aided the Homes Tour including KOFO Ottawa Country Club The Ottawa Herald and many others. gratitude extends to hospital volunteers on committees and all attendees for support and continued enjoyment of future tours.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Jim
Diane Sullivan
Keith
Sharon Gutreuter
John
Janine Gravely
Rex
Brenda Cummings
Jack
Elizabeth Maxwell
Brad Howard
KOFO
Ottawa Country Club
The
Ottawa Herald
Carol Hiatt
China Hutch
Julee Bowling
Butler's Florist
Bill Burnett
South Star Chrysler
Underwood Equipment
Angie Hollon
Heston’s
Hallmark
Terry Larsen
TL Cabinets
Monica Davidson
Sand Creek Nursery
Stan DeFries
Ottawa
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John D. Montgomery
By Bill Tellier
Congressional Budget Office
Wall Street
Capitol
Graves Administration
Gloria Timmer
National Association of State Budget Directors
Timmer
George Pyle i
Harris News Service
Wichita
Jeannie Garcia
Kate Schnieders
Shawn Baldwin
Jennifer Tindill
Kiki
Kara Hofstra
Joseph
Edna Zadra
Ann Fowler
Lauren Klimt
Elisa Sigurdson
Mary Anne Whiteford
Howard
Carol Reidel
Connie Hays
Tim Conner
Joan King
Gayla Proctor
Karen Huene
Lori Brockus
Eileen Wiltse
Diane Caryl
Dorothy Chaney
Lucile Cummings
Greg Colbern
Patee Gunnels
Janice Swallow
Roger Cummings
Vicki
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