Wichita Mayor Urges Parity In Electric Rate Battle
Mayor Bob Knight presses Wichita to seek rate parity as Western Resources bids for KCPL, arguing past Wolf Creek costs justify higher KCPL charges. He criticizes ignoring history while KG&E merged to form Western Resources amid storm damage and rising rates.
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Bob Knight
Kansas Gas and Electric
Wolf Creek
Burlington
Kg&e
Kansas City Power and Light
Topeka
Kansas Power and Light
KPL
Western Resources
Kansas Corporation Commission
Jeffrey Energy Center
KCPL
Knight
KCC
Western
The
Hutchinson News
Ged Wa Aeek and its ype
Ged Wa Aeek and its ype presents reader opinions on various topics. The piece notes that views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor and reflects the informal tone of a local column.
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Gdiorolt
Herald
Self-discipline and delayed gratification explored
The piece argues self discipline is the key to long term happiness, tracing the phrase to Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Scott Peck. It contrasts immediate gratification with delaying rewards, cites personal runs and stakes like health, finance, and retirement, and warns against Faustian bargains for short term pleasures.
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Benjamin Franklin
Scott Peck
Faustus
Mephistopheles
Devil
Lactation rooms urged to aid working mothers nationwide
Kathleen Parker cites legislation and corporate examples urging firms to provide private lactation spaces and pumping breaks. Maloney’s bill offers tax incentives, while Life Technologies reports improved morale and health costs. The piece argues for practical space with lockable doors, seating, outlets, and refrigeration to support breastfeeding employees.
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Carolyn Maloney
D-N.y
Maloney
Karen Milstein
Compensation and Benefits For
Life Technologies Inc
Rockville
Mad
Reader Letter Critiques Franklin County justice on restitution
A reader condemns Franklin County for lenient sentencing and nonpayment of restitution. They recount a 19 year old offender’s release after a year in custody, then multiple vehicle vandalism acts totaling around 50 incidents, including the victim’s unrecovered $1,000. They urge changes to restitution collection and probation rules.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Labette County Correctional Camp
Reader letters sought for Ottawa Herald forum
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Contact Details for Government Representative
A reader lists contact options for a government figure: President Bill Clinton, The White House, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20500. Include official channels for comments or inquiries and potential further steps to reach the office.
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Bill Clinton
The
White House
Washington DC Comments Line Contact Details
The notice provides the address Pennsylvania Ave in Washington DC and a telephone line 202 456 1111 for public comments with staff answering to take down remarks.
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Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Contact details for U S Representative Ryun offices
The document lists address and phone numbers for U S Representative Jim Ryun offices in Washington D C and Topeka along with a fax and incomplete numbers. It specifies the congressional contact points and locations for official inquiries.
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U.S
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Washington
D.C
Ryun
Topeka
Quincy
Suita
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