Readers fire off notes on weatherization brick streets flags and courthouse work
The Saturday Notebook records several reader calls. They urge exposes on a weatherization program, complain about brick street repair, discuss flag display rules from a Boy Scout manual, and question a courthouse remodeling near the historic register. The editors decline to tilt at windmills, deferring the courthouse issue.
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George
Bob Mills
Gas Service Co
Washington
Reagan
National League of Cities
Herald
Franklin County
Handgun Control Inc. aims to outpace NRA in push for gun limits
In a memo from Mac, John McCormally outlines Handgun Control Inc. led by Pete Shields and Mark Borinsky, growing from 100000 to 120000 members as it argues for tougher handgun laws. The piece notes public support, NRA resistance, and fears of a rebound to “Wild West” attitudes amid cultural propaganda and political inertia.
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John
Pete Shields
Washington
Borinsky
Shields
Handgun Control Inc
18Th Street N.W
Washington, D. C
John Lennon
Michael Halberstrom
Shield
National Rifle Association
NRA
Congress
Reagan
Understanding Inderal Propranolol Effects on Exercise and Heart Work
The letter explains how propranolol blocks adrenaline, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and allows exercise with a reduced heart workload. It also compares biking to walking, notes that exercise intensity depends on dosage, and encourages physician guidance for safe routines.
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Dr. Donahue
Local Legislators Reports From Topeka
Rep Dorothy Nichols details long days in Topeka as bills exit committee with many killed or tabled. She notes a committee bill on unlawful possession of explosives, a state fish bill from Hutchinson children, and a severance tax debate tied to school finance. She argues for tax reform priorities and records her contact info.
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Dorothy Nichols
Hutchinson
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Rome
Bill Bunten
Legislative
Congressional
Kansas
Capitol Building
Senate passes 58 bills including education and tax fixes
Sen Jim Allen notes a busy week with 58 bills advancing. An education measure credits state aid for total pupil time in non vocational and vocational enrollments. A tax act raises inheritance exemptions for spouses and linear heirs. A corporate farm law passes 39 to 1 while budget cuts of 2 percent are requested.
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Sen
Jim Allen
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Education Committee
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside area, with mail and carrier options. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual plans, plus sales tax rules and out of state tax deduction.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
THE
Associated Press
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Halberstrom
Nancy Reagan
John McCormally
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Dr.Donahue
Paul G. Donohue
Topeka
Statehouse
God
Jesus
Richard Jackson
Almeda
Edwards
Gwe
Anzona Desert
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