Little Left Of Lobby Law Hits Kansas Legislature
The editorial argues Kansas lobbyist-registration laws are full of holes and unlikely to be strengthened by the Senate. Rep. Jerry Harper’s bill, passed 76-22 in the House, awaits action as Sen. Glee Smith questions disclosure needs and Sen. Steadman Ball dismisses lobby influence as obvious. Citizen groups call lobbying influence a national shame amid a weak Kansas framework.
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Jerry Harper
Wichita
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Judiciary Committee
Sen. Ball
Readers respond on eye tests for Kansas licenses
A Kansas reader urges caution as a bill requiring eye examinations and written tests for driver licenses passes the Legislature but is vetoed for lack of funding. The letter stresses driving is a privilege and highlights transportation for those stranded, proposing church transport to Ottawa on March 29 and noting volunteer aid from First Baptist Church and Elliott Hall activities. The writer, Roger W. Price, praises efforts to keep people mobile.
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United States
Baphist Church
Pomona
Williamsburg
Homewood
New Hope Baptist Church
Rantoul
Lane
Princeton
Ottawa
Elliott Hall
Roger W. Price
Christian Education
First Baptist Church
Hardening Of The Arteries Question To Dr Thosteson
A 75 year old asks how to manage hardening of the arteries and life expectancy. The doctor replies aging often includes arterial changes, but the extent and location determine impact and symptoms.
Hardening arteries and practical health tips
A health column explains arterial aging, its effects, and practical steps to manage high blood pressure through activity, sensible eating, weight control, and reduced salt. It notes no cure to reverse hardening exists, warns against unfounded remedies, and emphasizes staying calm about longevity. It also answers questions on Antabuse use, safety of stainless steel cookware, and debunks Teflon rumors.
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Ponce de Leon
Thosteson
Barnyard Education For Buyers In Meat Counters
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department plans to rename young bulls as bullock to distinguish tender meat from older bulls. Current rules label all bull meat the same, with older bulls used mainly for hamburger. The proposal, open for 90 days of public comment, aims to curb consumer confusion at supermarket counters.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas energy crisis deepens as gas restrictions hit industry
Topeka officials warn of a broad energy squeeze as Cities Service Gas stops taking new large volume industrial and commercial customers to reserve supply for existing users and new homes. Kansas Corporation Commission chair Dale Saffels cautions rate hikes may come, but notes uncertain future gas supply. He cites national shortages, aging fields, and the Hugoton field’s limited remaining life while contrasting Kansas with neighboring states.
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Dale Saffels
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Saffels
Tom L. Schwinn
Wellington
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association
Lawrence
Schwinn
National Petroleum
FPC
United States
Hugoton
Nebraska
Alaska
Neodesha
Mulvane
Colby
Linn County
KCC
Commission
Networks Cleaning House in Spring TV Pilot Cull
NBC and CBS dropped five pilots Friday night leaving most of the schedule to reruns. CBS aired three pilots and movies made for TV replacing their usual film slots. Ghost Story featured a couple moving into a haunted house while Movin On followed a stock car racer and a cyclist on the racing circuit. The Living End centered on a football veteran facing younger standouts, while Oh Nurse spoofed dorm hijinks with a would be intern. The block failed to land a clear ending.
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NBC
CBS
NEC
Television Schedule Dense with Daytime and Nightline Lineup
Ottawa Kansas daily schedule lists a full TV day from 5:00 AM to 12:35 AM with a mix of news weather sports soap operas and movies. Notable items include News and Weather blocks, quizzes, dramas like The Caper Of The Golden Bulls, and classic titles such as Doctor Youve Got To Be Kidding Banacek and The Quere Fellow.
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Kansas
Banacek
More Sheep And Lambs In Feedlots As Demands Rise
The Agriculture Department reports increased numbers of sheep and lambs in feedlots as of March 1 across seven major states, totaling 898,000 head, up 9 percent from a year earlier. Texas pasture damage and feedlot shifts contributed to gains, with state totals including South Dakota 109,000, Nebraska 82,000, Texas 261,000, Colorado 350,000, and California 55,000 head, among others.
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Crop Reporting Board
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Nebraska
Aia
Téxais
Colorado
California
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