Editorial on Kansas primary funding and Dole’s leverage
The piece argues that funding a 1996 presidential primary in Kansas without rescheduling it undermines citizen influence. It claims the Republican legislature uses the primary as a tool for Sen. Bob Dole’s campaign, wasting 1.4 million dollars. It notes state funding, not counties, and urges recognizing the mandate rather than boosting Dole’s delegates.
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Primary spending byelection boosts Dole in Kansas
Guest editorial argues that Kansas Republicans press a 1.5 million appropriation for a presidential primary unneeded by taxpayers. The piece claims the primary serves Bob Dole by offering national publicity and favoring his campaign, despite a history of party funded caucuses and no timely advantage.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Chanute Tribune
No kidding by Karl A Van Asselt stock list
Karl A. Van Asselt presents a provocative breakdown titled No kidding detailing how a national debt of 4.6 trillion dollars could be alleviated if distributed among Americans. The piece lists specific shareholdings in Sears Ford Boeing Sara Lee Eastman Kodak Digital Woolworth and American Express plus a $2,000 IRA to illustrate personal stake in debt.
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World Features Syndicate
Letter to the Editor on politicians and school attendance
A reader vents about politicians Clinton and Dole, critiques use of taxpayer money, questions who oversees spraying along the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail, recalls past actions by Santa Fe Railroad, and laments students missing classes to attend a ball game, criticizing perceived newspaper condoning.
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It's Your Quarter community forum opinion piece
A reader urges scrutiny of President Clinton and questions appearance influencing judgments. The letter cites draft deferrals, religious shifts, and personal loss in Vietnam. It also expresses hope that local officials roll back the mill levy and urges residents to call a forum line after hours.
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Senate tort reform fuels dozens of faxes and a heated debate
The U S Senate faces two more weeks of debate on a bill capping punitive damages in faulty product cases at three times economic damages or 250000. Business groups press to widen the cap to all civil litigation while trial lawyers push back citing campaign cash and the McDonalds coffee verdict as precedent. Kansas Democrats mock Republicans with May Day baskets lampooning session woes as Ottawa leaders react to local budget and election issues.
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Just Plain Bill and the Pain Behind a Name
A coffee shop chat reveals the social sting of being named Bill. The speaker meets a man named Bill and explores stereotypes, jokes, and the hidden pain caused by name related taunts. The tale ends with a humorous twist as the Bill reveals his job as a bill collector.
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