Many incumbents set to return in Kansas House vote
The Lawrence Journal World notes 52 of 125 House seats were uncontested at filing, with 48 incumbents and one former Democratic leader drawing no opposition. It argues lack of competition dulls debate on school and higher ed funding, though some incumbents face intra party or other challenges.
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WorldCom Chief says revelations shock senior team
WorldCom Inc. CEO John Sidgmore reacts to disclosures showing nearly $3.8 billion in disguised expenses in what may rank among the largest accounting frauds. Zacarias Moussaoui pleads not guilty at arraignment as defense enters innocence. Fire analyst Tom Wordell warns the West faces worsening wildfire devastation amid ongoing blazes.
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This Day in History June 26 2002 Highlights
On June 26 events shaped nations and culture. Kennedy declared Ich bin ein Berliner in West Berlin in 1963. Atlantic City boardwalk began in 1870. Walter Reed led yellow fever fight in 1900. American troops arrived in France in 1917. Chaplin premiered The Gold Rush in 1925. United Nations charter signed in 1945. Berlin Airlift began in 1948.
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Kansas GOP slate narrows as Sebelius lone Democrat named
Voters weigh a limited slate with Shallenburger Kerr Knight and Moore on the Republican side while Kathleen Sebelius is listed as the sole Democrat. Readers can voice approval via email or telegram style contact details provided.
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Letters Home From Abroad Share East Asia Journey
Local Voice columnist recounts a spring backpacking trip through Vietnam Cambodia Laos and Thailand. Excerpts describe Ho An Kon Tum hills Yok Dun National Park Bangkok Ayutthaya Phnom Penh Angkor Wat and Nong Khiaw as well as encounters with locals and a Khmer Rouge museum visit and reflections on violence and resilience.
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Keeping Star Wars failures secret and the shell game
Radio host Jim Hightower argues against Bush’s missile defense program. He claims Boeing, TRW, and other contractors push multibillion-dollar funding, while tests fail and no verifiable proof is released. He warns of classified results and reduced public scrutiny.
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Saving the rich from a political crusade against tax cuts
Donald Kaul laments Bush administration actions on the estate tax, arguing a 10-year phase out turned permanent targets the inheritance tax. He praises Democrats and Miltion Gates Jr as voices against wealth punishment, framing the issue as a fight to protect opportunity and wealth concentration.
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