Higher speed limits linked to more highway deaths in Kansas
In Kansas and other states, higher speed limits coincide with rising highway fatalities, with 48 additional deaths in Kansas beyond the prior two years. Officials cite weather and alcohol factors, while some activists warn the death toll will grow, though formal conclusions require years of study.
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Kansas
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Kansas Department of Transportation
Insurance Institute
Adrian Lund
KDOT
Ken Miller
Guest editorials reflect reader views not Herald positions
Reader opinion pieces present a variety of perspectives as guest editorials. The column notes that these views are not necessarily the Herald's official stance or endorsement.
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Herald
Government contacts for federal and state officials
Contact details for President Bill Clinton and U S senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Rep Jim Ryun, plus their Topeka and state offices. Includes Washington D C addresses phone numbers fax numbers and office locations with Topeka addresses and zip codes.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsyvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Washington, D.C
Fox
Ryun
Quincy
Word of the Week Fairness and the rule of fairness
The piece explores fairness as a concept from childhood on through law making and equity. It links fair play with social ethics, the golden rule, impartiality and honesty, and notes the fairness doctrine in legislation plus the chancery test of equity. It emphasizes conscience as a guide to fair conduct in all relations.
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Black’s Law Dictionary
King’s Bench
Courts of
Chancery
Equity
Readers invited to send hand signed letters to Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald invites reader opinions to its Reader Forum. Submissions must include the author's address and telephone number. Letters should be sent to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters otawaherald dot com. Limit is 500 words.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Otawaherald
Fast track trade clash sparks selective debate
The Daily Oklahoman notes Newt Gingrich challenges Clinton to push enhanced authority to negotiate trade terms, framing a political fight over fast track. It argues many doubt unfettered power, urging an honest debate on how trade ties to nontrade issues could affect exports and the economy.
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Daily
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
House
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
Gingrich
U.S
Latin America
Bill Clinton
The
News & Observer
Raleigh
N.C
White House
United Nations
Kyoto
Gore
United States
Welfare reform hopeful in Illinois UPS program
Rosetta Dunbar, among the first 27 welfare recipients, won a part time job with United Parcel Service in a pilot program under Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. The Family Self-Sufficiency Project pairs recipients with mentors and a self sufficiency coach to ease the welfare to work transition.
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Rosetta Cone
United Parcel Service
Illinois
Jim Edgar
State of Illinois
United Parcels Service
Grand Boulevard Federation
Dunbar
Dellrice Adams
UPS
Eugene Eisinger
Chicago
Grand Boulevard
Rosetta Dunbar
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