Morrison resigns as Kansas attorney general amid scandal
Morrison resigns after ethics board scrutiny of alleged misconduct while facing sexual harassment claims from a subordinate and extramarital affair allegations. Carter says affair began in 2005 and continued into his time as AG. Morrison defends himself and cites public trust concerns.
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Tunarama Festival Uses Polyurethane Tuna Replicas
Merrinyne Hore, acting manager of the 2008 Tunarama Festival in Port Lincoln Australia, says they road tested the event with a champion who made a few throws and was impressed by the polyurethane replicas replacing real tunas in the frozen tuna toss.
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Telegram welcomes signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Form letters, poems, or business testimonials will not be printed.
Statute on Establishment and Free Expression
The text outlines that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion nor abridging the free exercise of religion or the freedom of speech or press. It also protects the right of the people to assemble peacefully and petition the government for grievances.
What's Right With Kansas Patriotism and Resilience Highlighted
Maj. Gen. Ted Bunting thanks Kansans for resilience amid disasters and deployments. He notes support from families, first responders, National Guard units, and groups like the Patriot Guard. Kansans donated over 100000 dollars to military relief and 80000 to the Kansas Military Emergency Relief Fund as they face ongoing challenges.
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Bill of Rights Day roots traced to George Mason
Kansas Press Association executive director Doug Anstaett notes December 15 marks Bill of Rights Day. The piece recalls Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights and how it influenced the U S Constitution. It highlights key freedoms, the ratification in 1791, and honors founders who shaped American rights and daily life.
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Garden City debate on immigration and auto insurance
Faylene Seal of Garden City argues that city policy and enforcement are too lenient toward illegal immigrants, calling for harsher penalties and vehicle impoundment for uninsured drivers. She condemns uninsured motorist coverage as useless and urges employers to pay fair wages to reduce reliance on illegal labor.
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Obama faces doubt from old guard and fans
Civil rights veteran Andrew Young urges Obama to wait for 2016 while praising Hillary Clinton. He jokes about Bill Clinton being “as black as Barack” and notes fears that white supremacy and “the man” will block Obama. Clarence Page later reflects on pessimism versus possibility.
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