Webs of work trap modern families in travel and time
A Lawrence columnist profiles a Kansas City flight passenger juggling two homes and two offices. The woman, a manager of employees, reveals long hours, guilt when away from family, and a circular work life that leaves little time for rest, vacations, or quality home life.
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Dallas
Kansas City
Hawaii
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Farm aid plan urged as short term fix for farmers
The piece argues for a $3.9 billion Republican emergency aid package to assist ailing farmers facing low grain prices, poor storage, weather and disease, while opposing reversing Freedom to Farm reforms and endorsing export expansion as a long term solution.
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Congress
Clinton
Wichita Eagle
Guest Editorials Reflect Diverse Views at The Herald
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers while clarifying that views may not reflect The Herald editorial stance. The piece notes the opportunity for reader engagement and independent interpretation of issues.
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Herald
Government contact list for federal and state officials
A concise roster of key government contacts including President Bill Clinton at the White House and U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, plus U S Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, and Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius with addresses and phone numbers for Washington DC and Kansas offices.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas
Ava
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House.gov
Bill Graves
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Israeli reparations claim sparks Palestinian grievance view
Palestinian Knesset member Azmi Bashara argues Israel confiscated assets and land from Palestinians, likening Israel to an apartheid state. He cites unequal education funding, limited Arab employment, travel restrictions, and denial of Palestinian sovereignty, urging a class action for compensation.
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Switzerland
Azmi Bashara
Knesset
Israel
Bashara
Palestine
West Bank
Gaza
Nazareth
Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela
Labor
Likud
Jerusalem
Oslo
Charley Reese
Oscreese
Aol
Big hearts in small town Franklin County supper thanks
Karen Niehoff thanks the Back to the 60s Night organizers and Franklin County businesses for a successful homemade ice cream sale. Bud Taylor Rentmasters donated canopy tables and coolers, the Extension Office supplied ice, L and M Catering bowls spoons and scoops, and Dairy Queen provided bowls. The note lauds small town generosity.
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Franklin County Cancer Foundation
Bud Taylor
Rentmasters
Franklin County Extension Office
L&m Catering
Dairy Queen
Karen Niehoff
Morality clashes over Henry Hyde and Bill Clinton affair debates
The Observer questions political morality standards as Henry Hyde faces scrutiny over a past affair while Bill Clinton's alleged perjury sparks a strong defense of truth testing in the justice system. The Gazette urges not to let past private acts derail public service, noting Fifth Amendment rights and the seriousness of oath violations.
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Charlotte
N.C
U.S
Henry Hyde
Illinois
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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