Editorial calls for cutting federal deficit with Clinton plan
The piece critiques Clinton's proposal to cut 500 billion over five years through spending cuts and higher taxes arguing it won't curb the deficit while urging attention to government waste echoed by Grace Commission and Reader's Digest. Rep Jim Slattery defends the approach as the maximum possible without a recession.
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U.S
Jim Slattery
Slattery
Grace Commission
Reagan
Reader’s Digest
Congress
Kansas cleans up politics amid ethics push and education debate
The Kansas ethic board strengthens as the Legislature tightens lobbyist controls over three sessions. Gov. Finney launches a misconduct commission, spotlighting figures like Dave Owen as signs of reform. A classroom debate over curriculum and disruption flashes into concerns about education policy and student references.
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Ig Kanes Ney
Kansas
Finney
Dave Owen
Nixon
Final Cheers episode to draw up to 150 million viewers
The Boston bar Cheers ends an 11 year run with a two hour finale reuniting Diane Chambers with Sam and the staff. TV experts expect 120 to 150 million viewers, depending on cable reach, with PBS noting a wedding and no character deaths per creator Burroughs.
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Diane Chambers
Sam
Woody
Carla
Norm
Cliff
Frazier
NBC
Hawkeye
Radar
Klinger
Korea
TV Guide
PBS
James Burroughs
Burroughs
California life shapes health and safety in Orange County
A Kansas family in California contrasts local health views with Breslow’s studies on lifestyle. They describe daily routines, diet, exercise, and environmental factors like traffic, parks, homelessness, and safety, arguing that where you live can influence longevity as much as personal choices.
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Los Angeles
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California
Lester Breslow
Alameda County
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Missouri
Orange County
Millie
Kansas
Farmers face higher costs under Clinton energy tax
Paul E. Fleener of the Kansas Farm Bureau argues the energy tax would hit farmers hardest, raising fuel, fertilizer, and irrigation costs, shrinking production, boosting exports prices, and raising food prices for all Americans. He warns rural districts will bear added school bus and heating costs, urging Congress to curb spending before another tax burden lands on farmers.
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Kansas
Clinton
Izer
American Farm Bureau Federation
U.S
Congress
Paul E. Fleener
Kansas Farm Bureau
Girls Use Boys Club on East Side Sparks Town Debate
Residents discuss why the east side, long viewed as the wrong side, lacks investment while the Boys Club serves girls. They cite historically low-income white and minority residents and tax dollars diverted to the south and west sides, noting deteriorating streets and uneven development.
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Its Your Quarter calls for church and city prayer on East Sixth
Citizens vent about street upkeep and development funds, demand moral revival, and condemn ACLU and Fred Phelps. The piece invites public dialogue on faith, crime, and community values, with a phone number for input and a strict call schedule.
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