Kansas remaps redraw districts amid political clash
Three federal judges this week redefined Kansas congressional lines after a governor legislature stalemate. Franklin County shifts from the 1d to the 5th district, while Douglas County moves to the 2nd district in Northeast Kansas. The piece critiques commissioner districts in Franklin County and questions fair reapportionment based on the 1980 census, noting Ottawa’s disenfranchisement risk and population distribution concerns.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Larry Winn
Johnson County
Bob Whittaker
Winn
Whittaker
Douglas County
Douglas
Jim Jeffries
Congress
Ottawa
Board of County Commissioners
Main
10Th
15Th
Marais Des Cygnes
ABA Warns Renters Of Rights And Landlord Duties
The American Bar Association urges renters to know lease terms, security deposits, and warranties of habitability. A lease is now viewed as a rental contract, with protections like limits on security deposits and obligations to provide livable housing. The ABA notes state laws vary, cites a Uniform Act, and offers a booklet for $2, outlining questions and protections for tenants.
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Lolise Cook
Associated Press
American Bar Association
Hanks
ABA
Bar Group
Landlords & Tenants
60Th St
Chicago
National Conference of Commissioners On
World rice crop hits record in 1981 and trade effects
1981 saw the largest rice harvest on record at 412.6 million metric tons, while world wheat output reached about 457 million tons. Rice trade was 12.2 million tons, far smaller than wheat's 93 million, limiting rice influence on global food markets despite its staple role in many countries.
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Roderick Turnbull
Kansas City
International Wheat Council
London
America
Proper Breathing For Skin Diving And A Jogger's Blues
A reader warns beginners about hyperventilating before skin diving and explains the dangers of shallow water blackout caused by low carbon dioxide. It advises normal breathing and relaxation before underwater exposure. The second letter asks if a jogger can feel depressed after stopping due to a leg injury.
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Donahue
Jesson
N.A
Endorphins and Exercise Mood Link Explored
The brain stores endorphins acting as natural mood enhancers and pain relievers similar to morphine. Exercise increases endorphin levels, offering a potential explanation for mood highs and “runner’s high.” Also discussed is normal pressure hydrocephalus, its distinction from Alzheimer's, and diagnosis and treatment options.
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M.F
World Rice Output Grows In 1981 With Slower 1982 Trade
The Wheat Council in London summarized FAO discussions in Rome on the world rice situation. China produced 146 million tons while India set a record, Indonesia rose to 32.8 million, and the United States reached 8.4 million. Thailand exported 3.1 million and the U.S. 3.0 million in 1981.
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Rome
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Wheat Council
London
China
India
Indonesia
Far East
United States
Soviet Union
Ussr
Thailand
U.S
Ottawa Herald Subscriptions Rates Listed for Trade Area
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication with subscription options for Ottawa and surrounding towns. Prices for in area: one month 3.50, three months 9.75, six months 18.75, one year 36.00. outside area: one month 4.50, three months 11.85, six months 22.50, one year 41.00. Out-of-state subscribers receive a 3.5 percent sales tax deduction.
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Cedar
Halidays
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
THE
Associated Press
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