Deductibles Add Up To Low-Cost Insurance
Consumers cut insurance costs by raising deductibles. A $100 deductible on a standard homeowner policy in a Midwestern city would cost $263 annually. $250 deductible drops to $237, saving about 10 percent. Increasing to $500 saves another $26. Auto policies show similar savings. Tax deductions offset higher out-of-pocket costs for uninsured casualty losses. A Kemper endorsement links coverage to replacement costs rather than market value, paying repairs or a new car if unrepaired. Coverage excludes fire and theft. premium about 10 percent of existing collision and comprehensive, around $13 for six months for a mid-size car, available only to new-car buyers within 30 days.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
The
Insurance Information Institute
Kemper
Carol Kesner
Kansas Legislature Calendar of Events Week of March 15 19
Topeka AP reports major committee activity in the Kansas Legislature for March 15 19. Sessions cover reapportionment taxation juvenile law and penalties for alcohol fueled offenses with hearings on bills SB 561 513 595 600 699 872 873 874 and more plus confirmations and tours of government buildings.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
HOUSE
Senate
Reagan muses retirement as Ford, Mitterrand meet
President Reagan joked about retirement during a photo session with French leader Francois Mitterrand. He noted there are times when being a retired president looks very nice while discussing former President Gerald Ford. Reagan added Ford remains active and helpful in the administration, quipping Ford would work again only near a golf course.
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Washington
Reagan
Francois Mitterrand
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Rain Threatens Shuttle Launch at Edwards Dryden Strip
Rain half an inch leaves puddles at Edwards Air Force Base while NASA officials say a major convoy should remain dry for the shuttle’s third flight of the month. Forecasters predict a chance of showers as a storm front passes Sunday. launch remains planned from Kennedy Space Center March 22 with an expected seven day landing at Mojave Desert base.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Space Agency
Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dryden Flight Research Center
National Weather Service
Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Mojave Desert Air Base
Bowling Scores From Indian Lanes Showwide Leaderboard
A crowded bowling ledger lists high scores for many teams and players from Indian Lanes and surrounding sponsors. Dashes of team names such as Dengel and Son, Apache Traff Slavens Paint, Ottawa Lumber, and Citizens State appear beside top marks, with players like Miler, Droge, Roehl, and Carey posting notable totals.
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E. Dyer
P. Stankard
Dengel and Son
Wolgast
B. Droge
M. Miller
Slavens
C. Clark
Sheldon's
L. Porter
L. Trunkle
Country Kitchen
W. Bruner
John's Service
J. Bohlender
J and J Auto
D. Bien
M. Guyett
Ottawa Lumber
D. Miler
Peoples Bank
S. Willhite
Action G.E
D. Roberts
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Wichita
State Board of Regents
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Judiciary
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
National Industrial Environmental Services Inc
Farley
Mitterrand
Sharon Wanglin
National
Bobcats
J. Hancock
Sertoma
B. Carpenter
Waverly
S. Burkdoll
D. Tyson
Litwin
D. Steete
W. Wolgast
Rogers's
Kansas State Bank
B. Hull
Briscoe Drugs
Hubbard Lumber
G. McAdoo
Leah
A. Hendrickson
Frega
J. Heck
Bienie’s Body Shop
C. Mughes
W. Jordan
COORS
A. Zabioudi
Ellena Buick
R. Gooding
Commodore
L. Pyle
Eagles
F. Wise
Knights OF Columbus
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