Kansas Tightens Rules for Young Drivers in 16 Year Old Licensing
New Kansas driving rules took effect July 1 requiring 16 year olds to prove 50 hours of supervised driving with 10 at night to apply for a license. At 15, applicants must show 25 hours of supervised driving for a restricted license. The state offers instruction permits at 14, farm permits, and an unrestricted license at 16, with varying supervision and solo-driving allowances. Critics note the hours seem heavy, though safety aims are clear.
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Kansas death chamber rises as state returns to executions
Guest column argues Kansas will resume executions after a long halt, noting a remodeled death chamber in Lansing Correctional Facility due to a 1994 mandate for lethal injection. The piece frames capital punishment as blood lust and revenge, condemning it as state murder and a public safety myth.
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Celebration of Lights Honored Chair Thanks Community Support
In gratitude for Franklin County Cancer Foundation, the writer thanks volunteers and supporters at City Park for the Celebration of Lights. Reflecting on a 1996 cancer diagnosis, they affirm choosing to be a survivor and praise behind the scenes helpers, Lincoln School team, and daily supporters.
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Millennial timing and faith in 2000 AD predictions
An 82 year old letter-writer critiques millennium calculations and millennium predictions. He notes Anno Domini derives from Dionysius and Bede, dates back to 6th century, and argues the millennium might not have occurred in 1996. He warns against fearmongering by radio and TV evangelists and hopes to write again in 2000 AD.
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Air conditioning and society’s decline
Column argues air conditioning fostered by 1928 29 Congress began perpetual sessions, enabling summer work and national political decline. Cites Gore Vidal quote and notes AC spurred suburban sprawl, pollution, water theft, and energy use. Ends with call to comment to Don Kaul.
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Call for national day care sparks tax and freedom debate
The piece critiques a federal push for universal preschool and year-round government child care. It cites a 2.3 million study from 1993 on child care quality, arguing high quality improves cognition and social skills, while warning that proposed programs threaten tax burdens and parental autonomy. It questions motives and warns against government overreach.
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