Editorial Advocates Nonpartisan Judicial Selection Referendum
The piece urges voting yes on a ballot proposal to shift district court judge selection to a nonpartisan system. It notes adoption in 28 states, cites Kansas practice with merit-based nominations, and argues independence from politics and campaign fundraising improves competence over time. It urges districts to choose the new method or keep the old.
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District Court
Kansas
Supreme Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Garden City Race Questioned for State Rep Voter Letter
A Garden City public pulse letters endorses incumbent David Heinemann for State Representative. The writer praises Heinemann for prompt Topeka action on unregistered aliens in western Kansas, noting personal support as a Kearny County Democrat and urging Garden City voters to reelect him.
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David Heinemann
Kansas
Heinemann
Kearny County
Miller and Bennett in Kansas governor race debate analysis
Roberta Shellor argues Vern Miller is sincere and conservative, delivering consumer relief and anti trust gains while criticising Bennett for inaction on agriculture, constant spending, and numerous tax increases. Endorsement by Gov Docking cited as proof of Miller's capability.
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Vern Miller
Kansas
Bennett
Wheareas
Docking
Roberta Shelor
Melanie Lane
Outsider for Dole expresses praise for Senator Dole
James F. Coppedge of Northridge California writes that if Kansas were his home he would count it a privilege to vote for Senator Robert Dole. He says Dole holds the respect of many in the nation and that Californians wish for leaders like him representing their state.
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Kansas
Robert Dole
California
James F. Coppedge
Northridge
Calif
Hidden 12 Word Clause Could Cost $250 Million in Rail Rates
Washington reveals a 12 word addition to a rail reform bill that would make government shipments pay higher rates, potentially costing taxpayers $242 million in the first year and rising to $1 billion in five years. The clause, linked to wartime exemptions, was embedded in HR5385 and exposed by GAO and defense officials.
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Washington
White House House
Pentagon
Nixon
Ford
Congress
GAO
U.S. Treasury
White House
Defense
Bill Clements
Roy
Roy Ash
Clements
General Services Administration
GSA
Dwight Ink
Ash
Defense Department
Public Pulse Dole Endorsement Questioned as Rubber Stamp
The letter criticizes a Dole endorsement, recalling a similar Nixon- Agnew push two years earlier. It accuses the sponsor of seeking credibility while implying a Western Kansas figure should represent regional interests. The note challenges consistency in endorsing midwestern leadership.
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Dole
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Washington
Roy Puts Kansas First Kansans vote for Dole or Roy
Kansans face a choice on November 5 between endorsing Nixon Ford policies by reelecting Bob Dole or supporting independent Dr Bill Roy who promises to put Kansas first. The letter argues for Roy as a nonpartisan alternative, addressing inflation unemployment and tax concerns. Bernice Zeligman of Topeka signs.
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Nixon
Ford
Bob Dole
Kansas
Bill Roy
Roy
Kansans
Bernice Zeligman
Cedar Crest
Topeka
Letter to Garden City readers on Nixon era politics
Lawrence Lambert of Leol urges voters to back Dr. Bill Roy over Nixon aligned figures in Western Kansas. He accuses Dole and allies of Nixon policies, ties to big oil and special interests, and praises Roy as a clean candidate and family man worth restoring trust in government and national dollar values.
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Dole
Nixon
Republican National Committee
Kaw
Agnew
Bill Roy
Cole
Lawrence Lambert
Leol
Election letters deadline reminder for Telegram readers
Reminder that letters must arrive at the Telegram office by 5 p.m. Thursday or they will not be published. The notice emphasizes the strict publication cutoff and urges timely submissions.
Questions For Dole Questions For Dole
A local reader attacks Senator Dole over grain policy and sales for gold, accusing him of hypocrisy, career motives, and misrepresented wheat price effects. The letter references Nixon era figures, Breeding, and contractors, urging scrutiny of farm economics and grain pricing.
Crossword By Eugene Sheffer DOWN 20 Ranch 1 Elliptical h 2 Distance
Crossword puzzle clues list includes down and across entries with numerous partial words and heroics, referencing Eugene Sheffer’s crossword, with a cryptic line about unhappy golfers and fouled up in high rough. The page shows puzzle instruction text and a meta note about average solution time.
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Canton
England
Alfonso
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Iris blooming out of season at 1312 N 13th yard
In the yard of the W C Wilsons at 1312 North 13th Iris plants are blooming early, Wanda Wilson noting the stalks swelling after a late freeze. Floyd Jones, an iris expert, has no explanation but says, enjoy them in or out of season as a time for mixing up the seasons.
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W.C. Wilsons
Wanda Wilson
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