Saturday Notebook on Election Changes and Local News
After the Tuesday election we spoke with a school board incumbent about term length which could be extended two to three years depending on Topeka. Proposals to align local, state, and national elections could bring August primaries and November general elections, boosting turnout but risking voter and staff burden. A presidential primary trend worries cost, fatigue, and early campaigning. The piece notes a Princeton liquor-vote result, chalk shortages, and a new Laserphoto system joining the Herald office, offering faster AP photos and captions.
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GOP moderates rally for 1992 reform push
Washington report details the 92 Group led by Stewart McKinney Olympia Snowe and Tom Tauke. They seek to broaden the GOP beyond the New Right and draft an across the board budget plan. Moderates aim to gain House majority by 1992 with allies in Senate governors and state parties.
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Taper Off Before The Big Event
Dear Dr Donohue explains tapering training before major events. The reader asks about last minute intensity in boxing and whether a break helps. The columnist notes that some athletes rest before a match while others stay active.
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Swimmers Benefit From Tapering Before Big Meets
Memo from Mac notes a week or two of reduced training aids preparing swimmers for key meets. Tapering boosts strength and performance while avoiding overtraining. The idea, though not fully explained, is supported by observed effects as swimmers cut sessions to about two per week before competition.
Kennedy shifts toward center stoking 1988 pres bid
Washington column argues Ted Kennedy’s speech signals a shift from Camelot to conservatism as he positions for another presidential run. The piece cites Kennedy praising Reagan while criticizing his party’s spending and labor stance, and notes Carter’s conservative tilt and Kennedy’s past opposition to Carter.
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