Editorial questions the Kansas Lottery impact on Franklin County
The piece argues that lottery spending by Franklin County residents totaled 1.57 million over FY 1989–1991 while winners received 611k, producing a net loss of 955k. It asserts funds would better finance jail, bridges, hospital, library, and annex, and warns state gambling drains resources and harms government.
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Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa Library
Franklin County Library
Boost Nancy's plan could help health care reform
Guest editorial from The Emporia Gazette discusses Senator Nancy Kassebaum's Bas i Care plan to control costs and expand insurance. It notes Kansas congressmen Dan Glickman and Pat Roberts introducing versions in the House, with Roberts' identical to Kassebaum's and Glickman's with modest changes. The piece urges bipartisan cooperation to move beyond talk to action on health insurance.
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Congress
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Kassebaum
Dan Glickman
Pat Roberts
Roberts
Glickman
Emporia Gazette
Citizens seek contact details for Kansas and federal officials
A reader provides a list of political figures with addresses and phone numbers including President George Bush at The White House, Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka, Sen. Hob Dole and Sen. Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, and several Kansas legislators in Topeka and Stillwell.
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Fso
George Bush
White Mouse
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
Topeka
Hob Dole
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Commentary on libraries and education amid political talk
A columnist riffs on a church parking lot chat and a police dog incident, then laments Kansas library funding versus national averages. They praise libraries as ongoing education and criticize lawmakers for underfunding, noting Liz Baker and Bill Wisdom proposals to raise per capita support. The piece ends with a jab comparing Dan Quayle, Jane Fonda, and Bill Clinton.
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Dick Williams
S. Maple
Frank Brown
S. Locust
Jan Clark
S. Elm
Frank
Ottawa
Dan Midchen
Kansas
Liz Baker
R-Sedgwick
Bill Wisdom
Kansas City
Opening Day memories at Cubs Park with a 12 year old’s view
A veteran recounts youth Opening Day at Cubs Park describing the long walk, free box seats, and the thrill of batting practice. He recalls signing by Andy Pafko, the dirt weathered grounds crew, and the focus on the game over salaries or front office details, ending with a wish for stricter age limits.
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Chicago
Cubs Park
Ballpark
Ball Park
P.K. Wrigley
Andy Frain
Cubs
Andy Pafko
Boyceville
Hot Corer Guardian
Keystone
America
Pat
Stan
Enos Slaughter
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Jim Hitch
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Philabuck
Clyde McCullough
By Mike Royko
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