Editorial: AARP as a political and business force
The piece portrays AARP as a vast nonprofit empire leveraging tax advantages to profit from insurance, advertising, car rentals, and mail order drugs while shaping policy. It notes federal grant funding and lobbying clout, and predicts Senate Finance hearings as Congress reviews the organization amid calls for a balanced budget and restraint on Medicare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Internal Revenue Service
Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Alan K. Simpson
Editorial critique of Phelps funeral picketing in Topeka
Guest editorials discuss anti gay protests led by Fred Phelps in Topeka. The piece notes a federal judge’s stance, reflects on past tactics at funerals, and mentions a new law restricting funeral picketing while questioning its enforceability and urging decorum.
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Topeka
Fred Phelps Sr
Phelps
U.S
Lee West
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Fred
Contact details for Kansas government officials listed
A set of contact points for national and state officials in Kansas including President Bill Clinton at The White House and multiple senators representatives and state leaders in Topeka. Provides office addresses and telephone numbers for comments, offices, and faxes.
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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 House
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Royals Return To Good Vibes Amid Cramped I-35 Traffic
A Kansas City Royals game on a crowded Saturday night drew a mixed crowd of about 17,000 amid traffic jams on I-35 in Olathe caused by lane reductions. The writer notes friendly stadium staff, a standout performance by Tom Gordon, Gary Gaetti’s homer, and pricey concessions as attendance wanes despite a recent winning streak.
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Kansas City Royals
Olathe
Dick Williams
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Royals
Graeme Lloyd
Gary Gaetti
Brewers
Lloyd
Ottawa Merchants Face Boycott Over Fair Tool Sale
Report notes tension over a tool sale at Celebration Hall during the Franklin County Fair with questions about auditorium use and potential boycott by Ottawa merchants. A reader calls about a damaged off white stone crack and provides a contact number. References to Clinton, Reno, and the Brady Law appear as part of a quoted discussion on crime policy.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Celebration Hall
Mr. Clinton
Janet Reno
Miss Reno
Department of Justice
Critics question effectiveness of gun background checks law
The text cites 2 356 376 background checks for handguns with 551 arrests and only four prosecutions, arguing the law is a costly, ineffective “feel good” measure. It adds local notes about smells from a feed lot and a community forum contact, urging reader participation.
Transplanted Pineapples and Pogs in Hawaii and Ottawa
Letter reflecting on growing up poor in Honolulu and Ottawa, comparing Pogs, bottle caps, jump rope, jacks, beach days, and makeshift skateboards from discarded items. Observes transplanted pineapple people in the community and notes a specific address 2189 Highway 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Ottawa
County seeks full accounting of Shirleys of Topeka annex remodel
Franklin County commissioners face questions about competitive bidding for remodeling at the Franklin County Annex building in Topeka. Voters want a complete accounting of project costs taxes future maintenance expenses and income plus clarity on funding sources and tax obligations.
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Franklin County
Shirleys of
Readers urged to sign letters with full address
Letters to the editor are encouraged and should be signed with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
No Kidding Surprising Firsts From Ancient Facts
A compact list highlights surprising firsts from history including early science fiction in the 2nd century B C and the first public newspapers around 59 Mee with notes on notebooks from ancient Rome and a dated year of 4241 B C. The item mentions events such as the first snowfall on Sahore on February 18 1979 and includes several incomplete entries labeled 5 and 6.
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B.C
Rome
Sahore
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