Census critique urges restraint on future drives
An editorial argues the 1990 U S Census shows flaws that will recur, wasting funds and inflating data used by politicians. It warns the next census could worsen if reforms aren’t found, urging the government to fix processes within the decade.
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U.S
Guest Editorial on World Stock Markets and War Risk
The piece argues that global stock declines since Iraq's invasion of Kuwait stem from more than war fears. It highlights oil price pressures, investor uncertainty, and the need for a coherent long term economic plan as markets pull back and the U.S. faces oil price volatility amid potential Persian Gulf conflict.
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Tock
Iraq
Kuwait
Risig
West Germany
Soeelal
Bush
Persian Gulf
Government contact details for representatives
A list of officials including President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and Senators Hob Dole Nancy Kassebaum and others with Washington DC office addresses and phone numbers. state lawmakers in Topeka Kansas also listed with room numbers and contact lines.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Hob Dole
Start
Senate
Nancy Kassebium
Russell
Senate Omce
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
sState
Dim Alco
Statehouse
Topeka
The Hitching Post and Ottawa Bald Cypress Trees
Herald editor Jim Hitch recalls 85 year old William Fine and his transplanted bald cypress at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The piece compares Ottawa’s bald cypress trees, notes their resilience amid unusual weather, and warns residents against overwatering mature trees ahead of fall to avoid forcing them out of dormancy. It also profiles several notable trees around Ottawa and mentions insects and environmental stresses affecting local flora.
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Jim Hitch
Herald
William H. Fine
Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH
Ottawa
Wint and
Nancy Winter
S. Locust
Robert and
Dottie Wellington
S. Elm
George
Thelma Tallman
Hospital
Roger Bell
Willis Nursery
Fine
Louisiana
Bell
Vaughan's music messages will live
Music writer Dave Ranney reflects on Stevie Ray Vaughan's impact shaping the blues after his 1980s rise and 1990s death. Vaughan revived interest in classic blues artists, influencing global scenes and motivating substance abuse awareness through his songs and Austin City Limits performances.
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Elton John
Prince
Madonna
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Texas
Vaughan
Albert King
Otis Rush
Buddy Guy
Albert Collins
Clarence
Gatemouth’ Brown
Fabulous Thunderbirds
Ronnie Earl
Anson Funderburgh
The
Rockets
U.S
Europe
Japan
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas City
Garden City
Elvis Presley
Eric Clapton
Ple
Doyle Bramhall
Bramhall
Alcoholics Anonymous
Austin City Limits
Parents urged to guide kids on rail safety in letters
A guest opinion in The Daily Kansan argues parents must lead safety education on railroad trespassing. The letter notes the risk of death or severe injury from trains at any speed and questions a six year old and companions on tracks, urging parental supervision and track safety lessons.
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Kansan
Lawrence
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