Controversy Grows Over Corporate Hog Farms in Kansas
In southwest Kansas tension rises as Murphy Family Farms seeks state approval for a 14 300 head confined hog operation in Hodgeman County near Garden City. The plan triggers debate over family farming, environmental risks, and potential economic benefits while Kansas officials including Sen. Robert Tyson tour North Carolina to study the case.
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Worry-free investing amid market swings and old crashes
Don Kaul writes a cautionary but humorous column on stock market volatility. He cites 1987 and 1929 crashes, offers practical and satirical investing rules, endorses a buy low sell high principle, warns against reverse psychology, and suggests prudence with brokers while noting personal anecdotes and contact details.
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Reader letter denies conflict of interest by city attorney
Robert L. Bezek challenges The Ottawa Herald editorial of Oct 29 1997 on a demolition project. He states he represents only the city and not the school district and notes prior disclosures, asserting the editorial contains factual errors and urges a retraction.
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Private school vouchers spark debate over public funds
The piece argues that education savings accounts and vouchers primarily aid better off families, risking public funds for private and parochial schooling. It notes opposition from Education Secretary Riley and union-backed resistance, while praising limited private programs and urging sweeping public-school reforms.
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