Farrakhan offers olive branch but viewed as hollow
Editorial portrays Louis Farrakhan as a divisive figure in civil rights and notes his 23 nation tour to Iraq Libya Sudan and Nigeria. Jewish leaders call his overture an empty olive branch while highlighting past inflammatory remarks and ties to controversial regimes.
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United States
Joes
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Farrakhan
CBS
60 Minutes
Iraq
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
Sudan
Nigeria
Kansas sets minimum standards for university admission
Guest editorials urge discipline as Gov Graves signs a law creating minimum admission standards for Kansas students. The policy affects seventh graders and younger, who won’t be automatically accepted by state universities. Readers are urged to study hard to meet the new requirements and gain college entry.
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Herald
Kansas
Bill Graves
Contact details for President and Senators listed
A list provides contact points for government figures including President Bill Clinton at The White House address and Comments Office phone, U.S. Senator Bob Dole with his Hart Senate Office Building address and phone and fax numbers, and U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum with her Russell building address and phone and fax lines.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Office
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Untarnished Memory of a Grandpa and His Wild Tales
A child recalls a grandpa who spoke of Indians, horses, and dogs in earthy farm scenes. Vivid stories filled with magic, hard work, and affection shape a cherished memory after his death, showing how childhood innocence preserves a perfect image.
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Randpa
Towa
Grandpa
Floppy
Minneapolis
Blackie
Congress the true source of tax laws and IRS blame
Charley Reese argues Congress writers the tax codes created the IRS and thus bears full blame for tax issues. He says protests should target Congress, not the IRS, which enforces laws written by lawmakers. He notes IRS workers vary in quality but mostly fulfill their duties while politicians dodge responsibility.
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IRS
U.S. Congress
Congress
House
Senate
Internal Revenue Service
Cu City Eyes Court Action Over Street Paving Costs
Local letter criticizes Cu City for pursuing land for an unwanted street project, citing million-dollar costs, court delays, and misaligned zoning. The writer blames city Hall, CIP plans, and funding redirects from sales taxes to the general fund, calling the situation humorous yet maddening.
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Herald
Ottawa
Tacon
National Sign Co
First
North Main
CIP
Frankli
Aaron L
Poplar
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