State sex offender registry under scrutiny in Missouri report
Our View highlights a state audit calling for a revamp of Missouri's sex offender registry to improve citizen usability. It notes Kansas relies on county sheriff registration and online access, but pre 1994 offenders may be omitted, leaving gaps. Officials urge accuracy and broader applicability for public safety.
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Kansas
Finney County
John Wheeler
Wheeler
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Carla Stovall
U.S. Supreme Court
Someday I will answer where is my mother
Steven Campbell discusses how to tell his son Jill Marie Campbell’s remains from the World Trade Center have not been found explaining the painful reality and the lingering question. The quote contrasts with family life and media commentary on fame and everyday events.
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Steven Campbell
Jill Marie Campbell
World Trade Center
Bush
Clinton
Starr
This Day in History Highlights May 30 Events
May 30 marks historical events from 1431 when Joan of Arc was burned at Rouen to 1996 the Megan Kanka case prompting Megan's Law. Notable milestones include de Soto in Florida 1539, Nebraska and Kansas formed 1854, Lincoln Memorial dedication 1922, Attu capture 1943, Mariner Nine 1971, Spain joins NATO 1982, and the Ferguson Andrew divorce 1996.
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Joan of Arc
Rouen
France
Hernando de Soto
Florida
Nebraska
Kansas
Brooklyn Bridge
Indianapolis
Ray Harroun
Lincoln Memorial
Washington D.C
William Howard Taft
Attu
Arlington National Cemetery
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Mars
Spain
NATO
Britain
Prince Andrew
Sarah Ferguson
Jesse K. Timmendequas
Trenton
N.J
Megan Kanka
Megan
Timmendequas
Stores mull boycott of Enquirer edition over Columbine photos
Litirad reports Colorado retailers weighing a boycott of the National Enquirer edition featuring crime scene photos of Columbine killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. The piece notes the debate but does not present an opinion.
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Sez
Colorado
National Enquirer
Eric Harris
Dylan Klebold
Enquirer
Farm Scoundrels and Big Money in Ag News
The columnist recalls 460 weeks of farming sleaze coverage across Illinois papers, linking Monsanto fights with Nelsons and Roushes to a broader pattern of corporate misdeeds. Swanson, ex Countrymark CEO, faces a federal indictment, potential plea, and heavy penalties. Tyson Foods and Farmland Industries face labor and bankruptcy pressures amid industry scrutiny. ADM alleged price rigging in European wine.
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Illinois
United States
Canada
Guinness
Monsanto
Nelsons
North Dakota
Indiana
Rodney Nelson
Mommasanto
Rodney
Roger
David H. Swanson
Countrymark
Indianapolis
Swanson
Land O’ Lakes
U.S
John Ashcroft
Enron
Wall Street
Tyson Foods
Tyson
Farmland Industries
Farmland
Archer Daniels Midland
Bush Keeps to His Ground Amid Alarmist Terror Talk
E mail columnist Kathleen Parker notes President Bush resists puppeteers and selective disclosures. She argues he should reject perpetual warnings and focus on solid threats, urging restraint until a genuine terrorist danger exists and defense priorities head toward defeating enemies.
Call for Outside Inquiry Into Bush Terrorism Warnings
Donald Kaul argues for an independent inquiry into pre 9/11 intelligence lapses and public warnings. He criticizes the Bush administration for perceived inaction while noting past reports from FBI CIA and Pentagon. He contrasts calls for accountability with partisan blame games and urges stronger public protection.
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Bush Gang
FBI
CIA
George W
Bush
White House
al-Qaida
Pentagon
al- Qaida
Mr. Bush
Condoleezza Rice
Ronald Reagan
Dwight Eisenhower
United States
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Senate
Clinton
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Bill Draper
Delaney
Draper
Accesskansas
Lbi
Ozzy
Sharon
MTV Network
van Toffler
Chris Rock
Litirad
Alan Guebert
Aguebert
Worldnet
Art
Farm & Food File
Garden City Telegram
America
Administration
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Dick Cheney
Robert Mueller
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Atlanta
C-Span
Rockefeller Center
Fellows
Kathleen Parker
Kparker
Kparker.com
Orlando Sentinel
Donald Kaul
Amar Media Service
By Donald Kaul
Washington
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