Kansas rails to trails battle splits urban and rural voices
Rail corridors in Kansas divide farmers and ranchers over turning abandonments into trails for hiking and biking. Rep. Jim Ryan backs a bill critics say could block or redo rails-to-trails projects nationwide, while supporters claim landowners would gain bargaining power and protections. The debate highlights liability questions and rural access versus urban recreation needs.
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Kansas
Jim Ryan
R-Kan
Congress
Ryan
Bill
Guest Editorials Present Diverse Reader Opinions
The Herald informs readers that guest editorials express varied viewpoints not necessarily tied to the paper's editor. It notes editors welcome differing perspectives while maintaining editorial independence.
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Herald
Government contact list for federal and state offices
A compiled roster of officials including President Bill Clinton and senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and others with addresses in Washington D C and Topeka plus phone and fax numbers for reaching offices and submitting comments or requests.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania
Ava
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Senate
Kansas Ave
95Th
Queeland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Autumn's Joyful Vibe Thrives In Our Favorite Season
The narrator rejects autumn gloom, cherishes fall pleasures from harvest poetry to crisp nights and Orion in autumn skies. They describe family Halloween joys, local celebrations, and the heartwarming sight of Canada geese over Cheyenne Bottoms, a memorable bus stop moment.
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James Whitcomb Riley
New England
Massachusetts
Ozarks
Kansas
Orion
Hunter
North Carolina
Independence
Neewollah
Arkansas City
Arkalalah
Great Bend
Zoo Boo
Cheyenne Bottoms A
The
Bottoms
North America
Pay Raise Sparks Mixed Reactions From Editors
Editorials from The Register-Guard and other papers debate the congressional 3072 yearly cost of living adjustment. Criticism targets the method, equity, and political theater behind a raise while noting bleaker finances for average workers and the political power of campaign contributions.
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Register-Guard
Eugene
Ore
Carrie Meek
Dala
Congress
Designers urge women to take bedroom look to boardroom
Commentary on fashion's shift toward bold, provocative office wear. Designers like Donna Karan, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, and Versace push leather, plunging necklines, and thigh-high slits as women’s empowerment while critics warn of objectification and workplace distraction. The piece blends fashion critique with social commentary.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Madonna
Donna Karan
Gianfranco Ferre
Karan
Gucci
Versace
Madison Avenue
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Rickel
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Springfield
Ohio
News-Sun
Linda Lovelace
Kathleen
Parker
Tribune Media Services
Mallard Fillmore
Doonesbury
You So Hustla
Ky Taos
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