Editorials weigh Franklin County county administrator idea
The piece questions if Franklin County could profit from a professional county administrator, comparing with Reno County where voters will decide on a county manager next August. It notes differences in salaries and part time versus full time roles, argues savings could fund the administrator, and urges periodic reassessment of county management.
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Franklin County
Reno County
Franklin
Jim Hitch
Guest Opinion Editorials Offer Readers Varied Views
Guest editorials present a range of perspectives for readers to consider and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance.
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Herald
Celebrity crooks swell ranks of high profile crimes
The piece condemns Tyson, Keating Jr, and Helmsley as celebrity criminals. notes Tyson’s mid security Indiana prison, Keating’s five years until parole eligibility on a ten year term, and Helmsley’s four year sentence for evading 1.7 million in taxes. It argues reform benefits society and critiques the justice system’s handling of the well connected.
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Ike Tyson
Charles Keating Jr
Leona Helmsley
Mike Tyson
Indiana
California
Lexington
Tyson
Keating
Commentary on the Royals game and tailgate antics
A humorous column recounts a cold Royals game against the Orioles with tailgating, budgeting for concessions, and the author’s tongue in cheek reflections on baseball. Mentions Budweiser, wind chill, a polar backdrop, and references to local sports staff and fans.
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Us Herald
Root
Scott Hollister
Hollister
Herald
Ralph Young
Young
Kansas City
Truman Sports Complex
Health care overhaul urged to replace US system
The author argues for a universal single payer model like Canada’s and criticizes US politicians for misinformation. Cites New Yorker and McNeil Lehrer coverage, calls Bush’s claims false, notes Bill Clinton’s play or pay plans, and praises Jerry Brown for advocating single payer. Reflects on insurance lobbies, taxes, and the need to end private coverage excess.
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Canada
New Yorker
McNeill-Lehrer
Bush
Bill Clinton
Times
Jerry Brown
Brown
The
America
Kansas school finance debate urges House plan for equality
The piece argues Kansas must reform unequal school funding, noting vast per pupil gaps from 2,700 to 10,500 and a court challenge by 42 districts. It favors a House plan that bases funding equally while reducing property tax reliance, urging support for fair opportunities for all children.
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