Kids face a different killer accidents top child deaths
The article details that accidents are the leading cause of death for children under 15, cites specific parental failings such as seat belt use bicycle helmet wear and supervision in bathtubs, and lists simple precautions urged by former Surgeon General C Everett Koop to prevent accidents. It notes 7200 child deaths and 50400 serious injuries last year and emphasizes safe storage, accessible first aid, and safe hot water temperatures.
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C. Everett Koop
It’s Your Quarter Community Forum Announcements
Readers urged to support petitions opposing a nuisance ordinance and late utility charges. Over 400 signatures collected for each. volunteers needed. Call 242-7344 or 242-4700 to join forums and share thoughts about the new library location and other civic issues.
Private Freedom in the Army A Upland Southerner’s Pranks
In a first person reminiscence a veteran explains why a private can enjoy greater personal freedom than a general, sharing mischievous incidents at Fort Knox. He describes bending rules with a basset hound look, freezing a tank into an ice sculpture, and fooling officers to avoid punishment while loyal to the mission.
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Uplanders
Fort Knox
So And-So
So-And-So
Charles Grodin
White power, big trouble after Oklahoma bombing flare
A harsh critique targets Ku Klux Klan, skinheads, and Rush Limbaugh allies as they scramble to redefine their role in the Oklahoma bombing. The piece condemns white supremacist hatred, political-correctness shifts, and Limbaugh’s incendiary style, arguing white extremists may be blamed for the attack.
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Ku Klux Klan
Rush Limbaugh
Oklahoma
Jason Robb
Thomas
Klan
Tnel Ier
United States
Limbaugh
Newsweek Magazine
America
World War II End and Pacific Campaigns Highlight Era
Fifty years ago a key Tokyo wartime surrender followed by Allied advances in Europe and Asia. Nazi officers sign formal capitulation. American forces land on Okinawa and prepare to assault the Shuri Line. U.S. troops seize Mount Pinatubo in Luzon, Philippines, marking pivotal Pacific theater actions.
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Europ
Red Army
Okinaw
Shuri
U.S
Luzon
Binicayan
Philippines
Kansas wildlfe and parks facing 4.6 million upgrade needs
State park managers identify about 4.6 million in immediate upgrade needs including infrastructure and accessibility, plus 3 million for public land needs such as equipment replacement and renovated structures. Programs underway cover urban fishing and trout initiatives. A 1994 Fish and Wildlife Service finding cited misdirected funds and base-spending failures, raising concerns KDWP may repurpose rail trail money.
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Kansas Wildlife & Parks Magazine
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
KDWP
Tantly
Hope
Cowboy thanks Franklin County rescuers after bull riding crash
A cowboy expresses gratitude to Timberlake Ranch residents, Ransom Memorial Hospital, Life Flight, St. Joseph's Hospital staff, and local friends in Franklin County for a full recovery from a February 24 bull riding accident. He credits bullfighter Darin Reed and responders at the scene for saving his life. 4483 Montana Road.
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Timberlake Ranch
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Life Flight
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Medora
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
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Harris News Service
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Kay Pedersen
South Star Crysler
Franklin County
Darin Reed
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