Road rage blamed for crashes as deaths rise nationwide
Experts blame stressed drivers for aggressive road behavior. Traffic deaths reached 41,907 last year, up from 41,798, with up to two thirds of fatal crashes attributed to road rage. NHTSA head Richardo Martinez testified to Congress as lawmakers debate speed limits and transportation policy.
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Brownback challenged by recent political missteps
The Olathe Daily News notes freshman senator Sam Brownback has offended Asian-Americans with remarks and drawn criticism for reading a fundraising attack. It argues he must exercise caution to avoid repeating such errors, and suggests he could shape campaign finance reform if he moves beyond Dole’s shadow.
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Government contact details for federal and state representatives
A list of contact points for government officials including President Bill Clinton The White House address, comments line, U S Sen Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback offices in Washington D C, state offices in Topeka and Overland Park with phone numbers, U S Rep Jim Ryun offices in Washington and Topeka, Governor Bill Graves, and Attorney General Carla Stovall with their respective addresses and phone numbers.
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Joe Camel ends as tobacco critic sparks bid to reform
San Francisco Chronicle reports R J Reynolds killed off Joe Camel after critics branded him a liability. The cartoon mascot faced calls for ban and was seen as a way to win congressional and White House support for a landmark tobacco settlement. The piece suggests reusing the figure for anti smoking youth campaigns as a reforming gambit.
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Guest Editorials Present Varied Opinion in The Herald
Guest editorials provide readers with diverse viewpoints while noting that expressed opinions do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance.
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Occam's Razor and JFK Conspiracy Theories Explored
Business editor surveys conspiracy talk in the JFK case, invokes Occam's Razor to favor simple explanations. Highlights Howard Donohue's two shot theory, Warren Commission findings, and a Secret Service AR-15 hypothesis tied to a controversial book. Notes George W. Hickey libel suit over alleged Kennedy shooting claim.
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