Editorial on trash politics and interstate waste bans
This piece argues trash is a local problem yet states that interstate waste is blocked by court orders and the Supreme Court. It notes a 2200 ton NYC garbage train turned away in the Midwest and Fresh Kills on Staten Island as the final unload. It urges Senate action to let governors reject out-of-state garbage when local officials request it.
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New York City
Midwest
Kansas City
Kan
Tennsy Inc
Edmond
Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
Senate
Campaign Kansas fuels KU fund drive success
The Wichita Eagle notes Campaign Kansas at the University of Kansas raised 262.9 million in commitments by June 30, surpassing a 150 million goal. Wichita State University and Kansas State University also reported strong private fund-raising, supporting a top Kansas higher education system.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Wichita Eagle
Campaign Kansas
Rock Chalk
Jayhawk
University of Kansas
Jordan Haines
Wichita
Ernst F. Lied
Wichita State University
Kansas State University
Letters to the Editor Guidance Contains Submission Tips
The notice urges readers to submit letters to the editor and include the writer’s address for verification while noting letters must be signed and that unsigned submissions will not be published a telephone number should be enclosed for verification.
Commentary on Bob and the single biggest social problem
The piece critiques political parties for ignoring a social problem centered on a man named Bob who fathers children and avoids responsibility. It traces misdirected child support payments, legal fees, and costs to Chicago homeowners, criticizing bureaucrats, courts, and education officials. It argues the Democratic platform does not address individual stupidity.
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Bob
Chicago
Eileen
New Democratic
America
Ottawa POW camp research appeal by OHS teacher
Ottawa High School teacher Randy Clark thanks contributors who helped gather photos documents and memories for a research paper on the Ottawa POW camp. The project will be archived at the Ottawa Library and a future file will be available for others. Call (913) 242-2145 to share experiences for classes.
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Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Randy Clark
Care at county detention center sparks widespread concern
A local whistleblower alleges serious neglect at Franklin County Detention Center including denial of health care despite court orders, insufficient prenatal care for pregnant inmates, poor nutrition and hygiene, and distress caused to children separated from incarcerated parents amid systemic underfunding and secrecy.
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Franklin County Detention Center
It’s Your Quarter community dialogue column note
Readers share thanks for road gravel on the 900 block of E Seventh and apologize to a dog owner for a dog rescue on Main Street. The column praises Wingert’s Oil recycling and laments Sunday morning lawn mowing. It questions Wal-Mart rumors, calls for action by the drug unit, and asks USD 290 hiring fairness. Call 242-4700 with comments.
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E. Seventh
Main
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