Editorials keep collider at front of scientific race
The piece argues the Texas superconductor project should continue despite high costs, warning that halting now after $2 billion spent would be a costly mistake. It urges Senate to approve continuation, labeling the kill as a political easy target and wasteful inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Jim Slattery
D-Topeka
Senate
House
U.S. Senate
Congress
Malpractice award prompts tax and system cost critique
The Lola Register editorial questions the $6 million verdict for a Wichita couple over their injured daughter and the $8 million with interest over a decade. It argues society bears most malpractice costs via health care and tax effects, urging responsibility without fattening lawyers or victims’ survivors.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Lola Register
Society of Court
Wichita
Wwithita
Carl Christman
Christman
Renovation of Chanute Santa Fe Depot and library move
The Chanute Santa Fe Depot, built 1902 to 1903, was renovated into a district court and library. Private donations funded about two thirds of a $2 million project, with key gifts from Larry Hudson and local banks. The Chanute library expanded to 45,000 volumes with a 50 percent increase in shelf space, staff of five full-time equivalents, and a community driven fundraising drive that raised about $2 million in roughly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Journal-World
al Azinger
Jim Hitch
Herald
Santa Fe
Chanute
Ottawa
Chanute Library
Carnegie Library
City of
Carnegie
Larry Hudson
Commerce National Bank
Neosho County
A Savings and Loan
NuVa Industries
Ash Grove Cement
Hi-Lo Manufacturing
Susan Willis
Harvey House
Willis
Hudson
Munity
Ottawa shopper laments out of town prices and welfare waste
A resident voices frustration over grocery costs in Ottawa and welfare abuse while noting out of town shopping for cheaper prices. The editor cites Eldon McCurdy saying the Kanza Park fountain is inaccessible and slated for relocation and upgrades.
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Ottawa
Kanza Park
Eldon McCurdy
Its Your Quarter: community dialogue on welfare and jobs
A reader laments welfare reliance and unfulfilled promises while urging job creation and child support enforcement. They urge Ottawa residents to support families, pets, and local efforts, inviting others to share views for the “Its Your Quarter” segment calling at 242 4700.
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Lear
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Lawrence
Karl A. van Asselt
Guiness
Wey
Cartoon Corner
ORC
Vart Sereadin
Ada
NRK
New York
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