Healthier nation linked to politics and health trends
Editorial notes that nationwide health improves with education and lifestyle changes. It cites Northwestern National Life Insurance Co ranking states on 17 health stats, naming Minnesota and Louisiana as outliers, and mentions reductions in smoking and traffic fatalities, plus rising seat belt use and diet awareness.
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Colorado
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
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Louisiana
Editorial view of attorney general race challenges stereotypes
Guest editors argue that the attorney general's role is limited to interpreting and enforcing current laws rather than creating new ones or changing punishments. The piece urges candidates to discuss real duties and enforcement rather than sensational crime rhetoric.
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Herald
No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt headstone inscriptions
A World Features Syndicate piece lists understated headstone inscriptions for notable figures including H D Thoreau Louisa May Alcott Scott Joplin Sarah Bernhardt and Florence Nightingale with a quirky note about Gail Borden buried beneath a granite milk can.
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Louisa May Alcott
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Scott Joplin
Sarah Bernhardt
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Florence Nightingale
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World Features Syndicate
It's Your Quarter on Workers Insurance and Costs
Readers discuss employer worker's compensation insurance responsibilities and the high costs of housing COF clients. The forum invites opinions, noting small employers should carry insurance to protect employees and criticizing bureaucrats over housing costs. Call 242-4700 to add thoughts.
Johnson County TV ad stirs crossborder tax debate
A governor hopeful in Johnson County walks along State Line Kansas city border in a campaign spot arguing to repeal a 30 million tax on construction labor. The piece links taxes to local growth, while critics warn ads distort policy and economics.
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Johnson County
State Line
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Neil Newhouse
Letter on liquor by the drink and community impact
The writer argues against liquor by the drink, citing health, safety, and social costs from extensive statistics. He contends only liquor-serving businesses gain financially while the broader community bears economic and social losses, urging caution about policy change. ROBERT DETWILER 723 W. 10th
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Robert Detwiler
Letters to the Editor Guidelines
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published to maintain accountability and authenticity.
Contact details for Kansas and federal officials
A reader note lists contact information for U S Senator Bob Dole and Senator Nancy Kagsebaum in Washington. It also provides addresses and phones for Governor Joan Finney Attorney General Bob Stephan and Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd in Topeka.
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Fox
Nancy Kagsebaum
Russell Senate
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Stephan
Judicial Center
Ron Todd
Southwest 9Th
Five New Homes Planned at Cost of 973000
The text argues COF plans to build five homes for 973000 with luxury features and high profits. It criticizes administration costs and questions price efficiency, suggesting 10 to 12 houses could be built for the same amount. It notes Farm Bureau support for Republican candidates and references Geo Bush, Clinton, and Oliver North in a satirical war scenario.
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U.S
San Diego
Calif
COF
Farm Bureau
Geo. Bush
Clinton
Oliver North
Allied Forces Capture Mont Cerere and Push on Italian Front
Forces from South Africa’s 6th Armored Division seize Monte Cerere and advance to Monte Grande on the western Italian front while Indian troops in Britain's 6th Army push across the Savio River near Falcino and Roversano. U S troops drive Germans from Bruyeres in France as British forces occupy Mohnyin in Burma and seize large Japanese ammo dumps.
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Monte Grande
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Roversano
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France
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