Western Resources fights for secrecy in Kansas utility dealings
Western Resources argues it should keep certain Kansas operations and KCC hearings confidential. The Kansas Corporation Commission faces two motions seeking broad discretion to seal information. The case ties to power constraints at KGE and special rate agreements with Farmland Industries and others. The public interest pressures disclosure of how the utility operates and prices for ratepayers.
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Guest editorials offer readers a variety of opinion
Editorial page notes present a range of views for reader consideration. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Pine Herald or its staff. The segment signals the newspaper’s openness to diverse perspectives while maintaining editorial boundaries.
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Government contact details for Kansas officials listed
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and U S Representative Jim Ryun, plus Kansas state offices in Topeka and Overland Park. Also includes Topeka federal office locations and fax lines for Ryun.
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Dirksen
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D.C
Fox
Topeka
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S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
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W. 95Th
Suite
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Washington, D.C
Ryun
Quincy
Impeach or Exonerate A Column by Don Kaul
The Washington debate on Bill Clinton centers on impeachment, perjury, and public appetite for details from Starr's report. The piece argues for a swift House vote and Senate trial, warning against political games and urging action for the country’s sake. It notes global tensions, a volatile stock market, and Monica Lewinsky as context for the crisis.
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Washington Times
Internet loneliness noted by CMU researchers
Carnegie Mellon University researchers report that heavy Internet use correlates with loneliness and lower social involvement, prompting studies on whether TV viewing has similar effects. The Oregonian notes market jitters and caution on Social Security stock investments amid uncertain economic signals.
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Carnegie Mellon University
Koko
Carnegie
Human Computer Interaction Institute
Pittsburgh
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Oregonian
Congress
Bicycle Return Requested for Grandson’s Gifted Bike
A reader requests the return of a bicycle taken from 315 W 6th on Monday evening. The bike was gifted to Corey by his father, the late Officer Mark Pacheco, and holds special meaning. The note asks for its return with no questions asked.
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Mark Pacheco
Reader Forum Submissions Guide for Letters
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand-signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Length should not exceed 500 words.
Congress loses common sense with tobacco try yet this session
George Stevens and Eugenie Stevens argue Congress rushes anti tobacco legislation for election gain. They trace the 1997 settlement, the McCain bill, and the Hansen Meehan Waxman proposal, warning of federal overreach and political expediency. The piece defends reducing youth access while urging next year’s session for thorough debate.
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George Stevens
Eugenie Stevens
House
Carla Stovall
Kansas
Hansen-Meehan-Waxman
Jim Hansen
Utah
Hansen
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