Our View on Distortions in Kansas Governor Race Ads
The piece critiques political television advertising in Kansas s governor race. It notes Tim Shallenburger accuses Kathleen Sebelius of double talk, cites a Topeka Capital-Journal analysis on a highway bill vote, and highlights claimed hypocrisy in ads. It urges voters to demand truth and integrity amid pervasive sound bites.
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Kansas
Tim Shallenburger
Kathleen Sebelius
Bill Clinton
Shallenburger
Sebelius
House
Topeka Capital-Journal
Senate
Sniper Caller Plea Cited by Montgomery Police Chief
Montgomery County police chief Charles Moose urged the unknown caller who left a message at the Ponderosa to contact them, as investigators seek the serial sniper. The briefing aired on television while national figures weighed in on Iraq disarmament and leadership changes. Tim Salmon powered the Angels to an 11-10 World Series win over the Giants, tying the series at 1-1.
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Ponderosa
Montgomery County
Charles Moose
Tim Salmon
Anaheim Angels
Angels
San Francisco Giants
Today in History October 21 2002 Highlights
Today marks the 294th day of 2002 with 71 days remaining. Notable past events include Edison’s invention of a practical electric light in 1879 and Old Ironsides launching in 1797. Other items cover Trafalgar in 1805, Aachen in 1944, women’s vote in France in 1945, Guggenheim opening in 1959, the Kennedy-Nixon debate in 1960, and a 1966 Welsh coal waste disaster killing many children.
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Thomas Edison
Menlo Park
N.J
U.S. Navy
Constitution
Boston
Adm
Horatio Nelson
Trafalgar
Nelson
Aachen
France
Guggenheim Museum
New York
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
South Wales
Voters urged to choose Morris or write-in Rundell for State Board
A Buzz section prompts readers to vote for Connie Morris or write in Sonny Rundell for State Board of Education on November 5. It invites comments by email at thebuzz gctelegram.com or by fax at 620 275-2704 and lists a phone extension for votes or undecided readers.
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Connie Morris
Sonny Rundell
State Board of Education
Rural depopulation and the fate of local farms explored
Jim Scharplaz, an Ottawa County rancher and Prairie Writers Circle member, reflects on school closures, shifting demographics, and the broader fate of rural life. He questions whether remaining farming communities can sustain themselves, urges awareness of food security, and contemplates the future of agriculture amid modernization and depopulation.
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Jim Scharplaz
Ottawa County
The
Prairie Writers Circle
Land Institute
Natural Systems Agriculture Research Organization
Salina
Bilingual education debate framed as racism in Colorado and Massachusetts
An email columnist argues both sides of the bilingual education ballot questions mislabel opponents as racist. He cites Ron Unz’s push to end bilingual programs, contrasts with pro bilingual advocates, and cites a CREDE study showing English only gains fade in high school while bilingual outcomes hold.
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Colorado
Massachusetts
Ron Unz
California
Arizona
Unz
South
Union City
N.J
Center For Research On Education, Diversity and Excellence
University of California
Political Contact Details For Kansas Leaders
A compact listing provides addresses phone numbers and emails for Senator Sam Brownback Representative Jerry Moran Governor Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall. It includes Washington DC offices Topeka KS main offices and contact methods for official outreach.
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Carla Stovall
Kansas Judicial Center
Topeka
State
Something to chew on and catalog chatter today
A collage of light observations on sound bites, catalogs, meals, and humor. Noting Ogden Nash, stamps, cartoons, and a mix of real and invented band names, the piece blends casual chatter with cultural nods and a playful sting of satire.
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Montana
Australia
Outback
America
Arctic
Tam
Roger Hernandez
Rogereh
Optoniine.net
King Features Syndicate
Sen
Sam Brownback
Washington, D.C
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Longworth House
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Moranmail
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Governorink
Jolores Hope Garden City
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Ogden Nash
Nash
Ida M. Tarbell
McClure’s
Nellie Bly
World
Globe
Ethel Payne
Chicago Defender
Marguerite Higgins
New York Herald Tribune
Alabaster
Botanica
Firewater
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Congo Norvell
English Beat
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20Th Congress Band
Radio 4
Ween
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ReBirth Brass Band
Worry Lines
Hot Hot Heat
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Dolores Hope
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Juno.com
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