Graves hints at one term as Kansas governor in 1998
Kansas Governor Bill Graves considered stepping aside after one term amid political shifts. He named Sheila Frahm to replace Bob Dole in the Senate race and faced internal GOP challenges from Sam Brownback, risking political clout and future bids. Graves cited family life and personal fit over politics as factors in his hesitation about a second term.
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Moments in History 1945 to 1948 World Events
A compact retrospective noting V Day on August 15 1945 after Japan's surrender, Emperor Hirohito's radio appeal, Macbeth's historic death, Napoleon's Corsican birth, Lawrence of Arabia birth, Will Rogers and Wiley Post's death, Allied landings in southern France, India's independence, and Korea's proclamation as a republic.
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Television kills the political convention spectacle
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues major networks will abandon live convention coverage as scripted electronic pep rallies erase drama and dissent. He recalls historic moments while noting shrinking ratings and coverage, predicting 2000 will end the era of network convention behemoths.
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Dole shifts toward center in 1988 campaign
The piece portrays Bob Dole as moving from ideological to centrist positions since securing the GOP nomination. It notes his selective moderation on assault weapons and affirmative action, his alliance with Jack Kemp to appeal to minorities, and signals of a center-ground presidency influenced by Eisenhower and Nixon. It discusses party dynamics, platform committee tensions, and tax policy within a balanced budget context.
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Public Forum on KU rewards and faculty incentives
Professor Stephen H Dill argues university rewards for teaching produce inequities and favor a small group, while funds could raise overall salaries. He contrasts $100,000 yearly in the program with $3.5 million needed to elevate all salaries, urging lawmakers to prioritize broad pay raises over selective recognition. Kathryn G Clark also questions federal responsiveness to health concerns about wax coatings and FDA replies.
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Kansas University Lowers Insurance After Historic Damages
A reduced insurance contract for KU facilities reflects eased tension after two years of major damage, including the million dollar Kansas Union fire in 1970.
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