Editorial on state buyouts and downsizing Kansas politics
The piece argues buyouts used by private firms to reduce payroll are ill suited for government downsizing. It notes Rep. Tom Bradley's early retirement bill and compares private sector methods to attrition. The writer warns buyouts cost money, may impede budget aims, and urges gradual attrition as the practical solution despite political hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tom Bradley
Topeka
Jim Hitch
It's Your Quarter Community Forum Sparks Fair Board Critique
A reader thanks a man who found and returned a car owner's manual. A subsequent letter chides Richmond Fair Board for perceived disinterest, praising volunteers who built the bunny and chicken barn, and invites further thoughts on the community forum It's Your Quarter with a contact number and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Camping Memories At Wiss University Lodge Retreat
The author recalls a church retreat at Wiss University lodge near Pomona Lake. Old tent setup challenges amid camping nostalgia, a roommate with an RV, a missing partner, late night snoring, and the surprising discovery of Joyce’s crutches inside the tent during campsite teardown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss University Lodge
Pomona Lake
Joe
Nancy
Joyce
City rules a nuisance to elderly and low income residents
Letter from Concerned Citizens of Ottawa spokesman condemns city nuisance ordinance and utility rate charges harming elderly and disabled. Authors cite late fees, privacy invasions, and alleged unequal treatment, urging hearings, legal challenges, and voter awareness ahead of upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
City Commission
Utility Department
Kansas City Power and Light
Southwestern Bell
Kansas Power and Light
Attorney General’s Office
Citiizen
America
U.S
Nuisance Department
Government contact list for Kansas officials in Topeka and Washington
A directory of contacts for national and state government offices including the White House senators representatives and state officials with addresses phone numbers and faxes. Listed are President Bill Clinton U S senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum U S Rep Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state legislators plus their offices and key phone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
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Richmond Fair Board
Keraua
Deseo
Joe Oakes
Seventh Street Terrace
The
Ottawa Herald
Matthews
Truman
Churchill
Stalin
Japan
By Karl A. van Asselt
Muzak
Wired Radio, Inc
Tootsie Roll Industries
Sweets Co. of America
Tropicana
Fruit Industries, Inc
Borden Co
New York Condensed Milk Co
Perrier
Great Waters of
France
World Features Syndicate
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
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