Kansas House probe ends with no new findings
The investigation into a lunch discussion between Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss and state legislators concludes no additional contacts existed beyond the one hour talk. Nuss was admonished by the Judicial Qualifications Commission for discussing school finance while a case was active. The panel deemed the probe a waste of time and taxpayer money, with Democrats calling it a minority dissent and Republicans pushing a second report claiming multiple contacts.
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North Korea warns of war if U.S. pressure grows
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry call for resistance labels increased U S pressure a potential declaration of war and promises a series of physical measures. In Iraq a study by Dr Gilbert Burnham estimates about 655 000 Iraqi deaths since 2003 marking a rate three times higher than before the invasion.
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Garden City Telegram invites signed letters to editor
The Telegram welcomes signed letters with writer contact details and confirms before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length, kept under 500 words, and general thank you notes may be printed. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text summary passage
The First Amendment limits government action on religion speech press assembly and petition. It prohibits establishment of a state church and protects free exercise freedom of expression and the right to assemble and seek redress of grievances from government.
Republicans cling to majority amid Foley distraction
The piece argues the GOP must maintain control to continue their economic narrative and national security stance. It contrasts tax receipts, unemployment, and job growth with Democratic plans, warns against higher spending if Democrats prevail, and stresses the need to defend core GOP principles amid the Mark Foley scandal backdrop.
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Farmers and cattlemen shape civilization and fate
Charley Reese argues farming and ranching underpin civilization yet face decline from suburban sprawl and big agribusiness. He laments low farmer profits, calls for seeing farmers beyond tabloids, and urges reexamining economic and political systems governing agriculture. He notes import growth and lack of origin labeling. He invites readers to write.
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Leftover Wisdom And Anecdotes From An Internet Notebook
A collage of humorous scraps and quotes about leftovers from meals to jokes. It touches on Calvin Trillin style memory, a cow milking anecdote, The Elephant and the Turtle pun, and a God versus science tale, plus notes about Kathleen Holt of Cimarron, The Legend Magazine editor and future Kansas State Historical Society president candidate, and a reference to Verna Dozier challenging clergy.
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Kansas State Historical Society
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