Solar energy future vision and economic challenges
The article surveys solar power history and prospects, noting tax incentives in past crises, modest adoption for heating, and the potential for solar electricity. It highlights cost declines from 200 to 5 per watt over years, predicts 50 cents by 2015, and compares Japan as a leading producer with the United States at risk of lagging due to economics, stressing national commitment and a possible future shift to solar.
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Yukinori Kuwano
Sanyo Electric Co
Japan
U.S
Open JFK records urged by Kennedy aide
Guest opinion argues the JFK murder record is woefully inadequate and remains sealed until 2029. Sen Edward M Kennedy calls for full release, criticizing secrecy while calling for transparency for U S citizens.
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Herald
Oliver Stone
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Camelot
Stone
Edward M. Kennedy
Soviet Union
U.S
Topeka Capital-Journal
Contact details for government representatives listed
The note lists contact addresses and phone numbers for U S President George Bush Gov Joan Finney Sen Bob Dole Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Dick Nichols State Rep George Teagarden State Sen Dave Webb and State Rep Walker Hendrix with their office locations in Washington D C Topeka and Stillwell Kansas and phone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stillwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
Survival drives Kansas eco devo push in Ottawa area
Commentary urges action over talk as Kansas economic development ties to education health and roads. Fed data frame growth and Sunflower State gains are weighed against brain drain and rural doctor shortages. Franklin County and Ottawa linked to state prospects. call to civic action and leadership focus for survival.
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America
Everytown
U.S.A
Eco Devo
Bush
U.S
The
Herald
Ottawa Area
Kansas
Kansas City
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Zoelner
Zoellner
Fed
Franklin County
Ottawa
Ron Wilson
Huck Boyd National Institute For Rural Development
Franklin
Kansas set to hear of Kickapoo casino plan near Horton
Gov. JoAn Finney signs a compact with Kickapoo Chairman Steve Cadue allowing a casino on the Kickapoo Reservation west of Horton in Brown County. The first casino could open within 30 days with state reimbursements in year one and a share of net take in later years. Cadue eyes a resort scheme and possible federal development grants.
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Las Vegas
Kansas
Joan (Bugsy) Finney
Steve Cadue
Horton
Brown County
Cadue
Kickapoo
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Congress
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