Miracle United Way drives Franklin County to exceed goal
Editorial praises Franklin County United Way for surpassing its annual target amid a soft economy and strong 9 11 fund support. Credit given to Wal Mart Distribution Center staff and nearly two dozen local businesses for generous, matched giving that ensures continued funding for area agencies.
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Franklin County
United Way
Wal-Mart Distribution Center Associates
Wal-Mart DC
David Willhoit
Wal-Mart DC Drive
Intrust Bank
Agler and Gaeddert
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Wolf Creek Power Plant
Williams Pipeline
Ottawa
Hallmark Cards
Peoples National Bank
City of Ottawa
Readers defend landlords against slumlord label
A letter responding to Mr and Mrs Joseph McCoy's piece argues not all landlords are slumlords. It cites a 31 unit management by Karen McIlvain and describes Franklin County Area Landlords Association efforts to improve properties, while urging naming specific individuals rather than broad accusations.
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Joseph McCoy
Karen McIilvain
Franklin County Area Landlords Association
Topeka
McCoy’s
Karen McIlvain
Clarence
McHwain
Robert Smith
Donna Smith
Karen Harris
Gary Harris
Bud Taylor
Diana Taylor
Rickie Beardsley
Donna Beardsley
Blue Cross sale sparks debate over premiums and profits
The letter argues a Blue Cross sale to Anthem could force higher premiums to fund outside profits. It questions leadership honesty, notes only 37 percent stockholder approval, and urges Kansans to contact insurance commissioner Kathleen Sebelius with views on the pending sale. Dr. Fred P. Dopps, Wichita.
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Blue Cross
Anthem
John Knack
Ms. Sebelius
Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Kathleen Sebelius
9Th Street
Topeka
Fred P. Dopps
Wichita
Israel’s Strategy Shifts From Repression to Breaking Civil Society
Ian Urbina argues the crisis hinges on the collapse of Palestinian civil institutions led by Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Israeli moves against infrastructure and data centers threaten daily life, sparking hunger and lawlessness while eroding prospects for peace.
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Arafat
Sharon
Central Bureau of Statistics
Gaza
Israel
Palestinian Authority
Hamas
Bush
Sharosh
Ian Urbina
Middle East Research and Information Project
MERIP
Washington, D.C
Congress Should Be Last To Criticize Enron
Dr. L John Van Til argues that the Enron crisis mirrors ongoing U S government financial mismanagement. He contends Congress cooks the books through pay as you go Social Security funding, creating unfunded liabilities and masking insolvency. He compares Enron to Social Security and warns of looming bankruptcies and future costs.
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Congress
Enron
U.S
IOU
Social Security
Andersen
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