Burning ban politics and a Kansas legal fight unite in a crowded editorial
An editorial contrasts a governor backed burning ban with permits easing restrictions for agriculture, highlighting economic pressure and safety. It also covers a Kansas court and FCC dispute over telecom service in Hill City, Bogue, and neighboring towns, and honors the late Sherman A. Parks Sr., a trailblazing civil rights judge and educator.
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Manhattan Mercury
Hill City
Bogue
Quinter
Morland
Norcatur
Gorham
Dalmar
Palco
Logan
Classic Communications
Classic
Federal Communications Commission
Feds
Ee Lin
Sherman A. Parks Sr
Kansas Court of Appeals
Parks
Law School
Washburn
University of Topeka
YMCA
Topeka
Pool room invasion transforms family room into noisy hangout
A personal reflection traces the shift from a cozy family room to a pool room dominated by male guests. Describes odor, clutter, wall damage, and junk food chaos, contrasting cherished memories with current chaos. Ends with a wary acceptance and a reassessment of family space.
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Andy
It's Your Quarter Readers Call To Voice Local Grievances
Letters erupt over restaurant smoking policies and civic issues including non smoking venues, public safety, and a national aviation debate sparked by an editorial cartoon. Readers urge changes, defend opinions, and invite future input via a phone line.
Government contact list for Kansas officials
A compiled contact directory lists President Bill Clinton, U S officials, state leaders, and Kansas representatives with addresses in Washington D C Topeka and phone numbers plus emails and web links where available. Notable names include Sen Bob Doije Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and State Legislators Bill Feuerbom Ralph Tanner Doug Walker.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Bob Doije
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Brownbak
House
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Bill Feuerbom
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Jury nullification rights urged to defend justice
Opinion argues jurors must exercise the right to acquit when laws or their administration are unjust. It defends jury independence, urges minority jurors to act on conscience, and contrasts historic republican values with modern judicial restraint. The piece stresses citizens as ultimate sovereigns and judges as public servants.
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Rae Eral Orato
By Vickie Hull
Herald
FAA
Landfix
Tha
Justic
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
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