Timing and Tactics Spark Weekend News Buzz
A Friday 4 p.m. press release on a natural gas rate hike aims to blunt weekend readers. A long critique of rising postal rates argues readers face higher costs, while Kansas Democrats hear tips from Chuck Bartholomew on campaigns. Bartholomew counters that ads don’t win elections, money and rivals decide instead.
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Gas Service Co
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Osage
Kansas
Topeka
Denver
Chuck Bartholomew
Hays
Bartholomew
Isometrics in Strength Building and Shin Splints Advice
A reader asks if isometrics safely builds strength without heavy lifting. Dr Donohue notes benefits of static exertion but limits to single positions and endorses full range motion with light reps for overall strength and tone. A separate letter asks about shin splints causes, prevention, and how overuse from aerobic activity and footwear contribute. The response emphasizes rest, gait analysis, proper shoes, and gradual return to activity.
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Views On Education A Fact On USD 290 By Nelson
Superintendent Roger D. Nelson notes Kansas education stats from 1983 reports. USD 290 ranks 36th in enrollment and 37th in teacher salaries statewide, with a $2146.42 per pupil budget and 50.41 percent of the budget for teacher pay, plus fringe benefits and substantial employer contributions.
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Roger D. Nelson
U.S.D
Kansas
Confidence
U.S.C
Kansas State Department of Education
KPERS
Board of Education
Kansas Senate Passes Severance Tax Bill Favoring Counties
Senator Jim Allen reports the Kansas Senate approved a severance tax bill with an 8 percent rate through July 1 1986, allowing deductions for local property taxes payed, directing about 7 million to counties, and funding elder heating aid while exempting new wells and low production wells. House hearings set for March 14 15 with a committee vote March 17 as conference talks loom. Public reaction splits support for the tax amid upcoming school finance debates.
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Jim Allen
Kansas Senate
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Kansas
Truth in Lending Act basics for borrowing explained
A reader is guided through choosing loans and understanding APR and finance charges under the Truth in Lending Act. Examples compare 2, 3, and 4 year loans on a $5,000 principal and show how higher rates can still yield lower total cost. The piece also outlines open end and closed end credit disclosures and cautions on redisclosure rules. It closes with contact details for Senator Jim Allen and notes from Kansas legislative week.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Ottawa Herald's Classified Rates Listing
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for within and outside the trade area. Local one month three dollars fifty cents. three months nine dollars seventy five. six months eighteen eighty five. one year thirty six. Out-of-state subscribers deduct three and a half percent sales tax, an Associated Press member notice.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Associated Press
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