Ghostly candidate mocks system in Kansas Senate race
Editorial blasts a university teaching assistant and Democratic candidate Chris O'Brien for a ghostly, media-avoiding bid against incumbent Sandy Praeger. It condemns frivolous stunts, praises genuine candidates, and criticizes local Democrats for endorsing such theatrics.
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Congress
Kansas Senate
Sandy Praeger
Chris O’brien
O’brien
Sonja Erickson
Erickson
Praeger
Democratic Party
Washington Farewell Address and Statehood, Ethiopia Crownings
On November 2, 1783, George Washington delivered his Farewell Address to the Army near Princeton New Jersey. In 1889 North Dakota and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states. In 1930 Haile Selassie was crowned emperor of Ethiopia.
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George Washington
Princeton
North Dakota
South Dakota
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Northeast South switch allegiances in 1996 election tone
The piece critiques Gingrich's Contract with America ads and Coles counter. It notes Coles claims eight paid holidays and most employees earning above minimum wage while a minority earns minimum. It observes a shift in voting patterns toward the Northeast and South and questions GOP stance on minimum wage and Family Leave Act.
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Republican Congress
America
Newt Gingrich
R-Ga
Michael Coles
Great American Cookie Company
Coles
Gingrich
House
Feds
Northeast
Northeastern Shift: GOP Turned Democratic Fortress
Mark Shields argues the Republican Party’s Dixiefication and Southern cultural emphasis have estranged the Northeast. Voters in the six New England states plus New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland tilt Democratic, reversing 1980s regional gains as Northeastern Catholics and Jews see gun control, Medicare and education funding differently. The piece links Southern leadership to regional realignment and cites Pat Robertson’s 1988 NH showing.
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New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ronald Reagan
Rhode Island
Jimmy Carter
Republican Party
GOP
America
Midwest
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Dick Armey
Tom DeLay
Texas
Atlanta
Newt Gingrich
Northeast
Department of Education
Republican Congress
South
Pat Robertson
George Bush
Iowa
New Hampshire
Robertson
White House
Bush
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Pete DuPont
Pat
United States
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Character matters in a dull campaign and Clinton’s shadow
Mona Charen argues the 1996 race exposed voter fatigue and a focus on personality over policy. She credits the Republican Congress for deficit cuts while warning that continued partisan brinkmanship threatens entitlement and government reform. She predicts turmoil regardless of election outcome and notes Clinton’s alleged scandals and possible impeachment.
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Bob Dole
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Washington, D.C
White House
Clintons
Whitewater
FBI
Ben Stein
Wall Street Journal
Ken Starr
Congress
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
Periodicals postage paid in Lawrence Kansas note
Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation and a member of the Associated Press.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Kansas Football Seniors Respond To Whittaker Remarks
The 1996 Kansas football seniors address Scott Whittaker and clarify he does not speak for the team. They thank fans for their support and invite KU faithful to rally during upcoming home games against Kansas State and Texas.
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Kansas
Scott Whittaker
Kansas State
Texas
Jared Smith
Right thing to editor over reinstating Henley and conduct
The writer argues Coach Mason should not reinstate June Henley and questions whether upholding illegal actions teaches youth decency. He cites athletes’ misbehavior from Little League to pro sports and calls for accountability, urging a stand for correct conduct.
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Andrew Hartsock
Coach Mason
June Henley
Mason
Jennie Washburn
Baldwin
Chancellor Chalmers denies KU exit amid campus turmoil
Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers denied rumors of leaving KU for another higher education, government, or industry post. Reports claimed Chalmers would depart amid criticism of his handling of campus troubles in 1970 and 1971.
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Kansas University
Laurence Chalmers
Chalmers
Last Call to Duty editorial on eve of 1896 election
On November 2 1896 the Lawrence World published Last Call to Duty urging calm civic spirit amid hard times. The editorial warned against partisan rancor and name calling and urged voters to act on principle and fraternal unity after the election.
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Lawrence
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