Pilot Surprised by Survival on Stevens Crash
A pilot spotted a mountain wreck of the amphibious plane carrying former Sen. Ted Stevens and heard a surviving passenger wave for help. National Guardsmen airlifted four survivors as five people including Stevens died. Investigators probed the crash amid questions about safety technology and Alaska lodge trips linked to lawmakers and regulators.
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Dillingham
Alaska
Ted Stevens
Eric Shade
Shannon
National
Stevens
National Transportation Safety Board
Deborah Hersman
Alaska Air National Guard
Jonathan Davis
General Communications Inc
Russ Withers
GCI
Agulowak
Lake Aleknagik
United States Congress
Tindall
NASA
Sean O’keefe
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sovereign citizens challenge laws and debt schemes rise
The piece outlines sovereign citizens who reject government authority, avoid vital records and licenses, and push debt-elimination scams via fictitious legal loopholes. It notes violent incidents, up to 300,000 adherents per SPLC, and experts describe their legal fundamentalism and appeal amid recession and Internet growth.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S
Arkansas
Southern Poverty Law Center
Associated Press
Barack Obama
Patrick Henry
James McBride
U.S. Treasury
Michael Barkun
Syracuse University Political Science
Sovereign citizen beliefs grow as experts warn of trend
The article outlines a rise to about 300,000 Americans who identify as sovereign citizens, rejecting 14th Amendment rights and claiming government tricks with licenses and contracts. It traces roots to anti-government movements, cites cases of financial schemes and fraud, and notes actions by groups like Guardians of the Free Republics.
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Southern Poverty Law Center
United States
U.S. Treasury
Strawman
Tractor pull memories shine at Vinland Fair opening
Moore recalled leading the first win at the 103rd Vinland Fair as the antique tractor pull returns at the fairgrounds at 7 pm Friday weather permitting. Larry Craig, a fair board member, remembers the old sled and the rough, weight adding method from years ago.
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Moore
Fairgrounds
Fair Board
Larry Craig
Craig
Baldwin
Ferguson
Vinland Fair Schedule Highlights Three Day Event
Today features an Old-time farm skills contest at 2 p.m. and Baldwin High School band at 6 p.m. followed by a talent show and animal shows. Friday includes stock bicycle races, tug of war, and an antique tractor pull, with multiple band performances and contests. Saturday offers horseshoe pitching, box turtle race, pedal tractor pulls, watermelon seed spitting, and lawn tractor driving. Homemade ice cream judging, in-progress serving, and fruit pies will be available throughout the fair.
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Jeff Myrick
Journal-World Photo
Max Moore
Ferguson
Baldwin City
Moore
Baldwin High School
Alferd Packer
Wood Valley Packers
Brownback supporters outline state priorities
Brownback supporters in Manhattan and Wamego emphasize jobs and economic growth as top needs for the next governor. They urge education reform, fewer federal mandates, and less reliance on federal stimulus for schools. Residents urge streamlined schools and local control.
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Linda Highland
Wamego
Highland
Manhattan
Robert Busby
Iraq
Busby
Gail Lortscher
Lortscher
Little Apple Amusement
Holly Friesen
U.S
Friesen
Feds
Statehouse reporter contact line appears in article
The item notes contact details for Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, with a phone number 785-423-0668 for readers seeking further information or interviews.
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Statehouse
Scott Rothschild
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Goodyear
Yokohama General Bridgestone
Shawnee
Midland Drive
Leavenworth
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Sarinana
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