Editorial on Kansans shaping primary results and candidate odds
The piece analyzes Tuesday’s primary returns across Franklin County and the Fifth District. It notes Gov Hayden’s slim lead, Phelps’ strong Democrat showing draining votes, and Carlin’s controversial stance. It praises Kansans for engaging voters, while warning of a money driven fall campaign and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhat
Franklin Gout Uys
Wichaideek
Han Wetuntly
Republic
Gov
Hayden
Secant
Nestor Weigand
Clow
John Caelle
Beanklin Ea We Lel Hewitt
Jour Daney
Fred Phelps
Finney
John Carlin
Phelps
Carlin
Benourata
Franklin County
Walker Hendrix
Jack Beauchamp
Bettie Sue Shumway
Fifth
George Wingext
Dick Nichols
McPherson
Nichols
Kent Hodges
Hodges
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signatures
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address and a phone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published to ensure accountability and authenticity of contributions.
Local Forum seeks railroad history on Ottawa Franklin Co
Editor notes the Franklin County Historical Society Model Railroad Club seeks data on railroads shaping Ottawa and nearby towns. Requests include depot dates for Richmond Princeton Pomona Richter Wellsville LeLoup Rantoul Lane and Ottawa’s first Missouri Pacific depot, plus photos. Also asks about the 1918 north Ottawa car shops fire, shop closures and dismantling, passenger train service on the Tulsan Oil Flyer Chief Super Chief Color ado Eagle Gridley, and the old coaling station. Call 242 1174 with information or photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Historical Society
Model Railroad Club
Boblecom
Ottawa
Franklin County
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Kansas & Arizona
Missouri Pacific
Richmond
Princeton
Pomona
At&sf
MOP
Richter
Wellsville
LeLoup
Rantoul
Lane
Missouri-Pacific
Colorado Eagle
Colorado
Gridley
Burlington
Franklin County race televotes spark youth comeback theme
Commentary midweek review notes election results in Franklin County with candidates Hendenix Hodges Beauchamp Wingert and Benjamin shaping a shift toward younger and diverse leadership. It highlights Hodges and Wingert as rising forces while veteran leaders like Beauchamp endure, challenging the notion that age divides party strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
Bothe
Beainklin
Captucig
Hodges
Jack Beauchamp
Statehouse
Ianien
George Wingert
Wingert
Suh
Congress
Charles Benjamin
Hendeix
Beauchamp
The Lawnmower Chronicle of a Neighborly Dread
A reflective piece recounts years of lawn care yo-yoing, a troublesome mower, and neighborly jokes as the author compares mowing to weather. The tale blends mechanical mishaps with social observations about modern yards, zen gardens, and lawn-free homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Forum
Tulsan
Oil Flyer
Kansas City
Tulsa
Chicago
California
Midweek Review
Ieautiamiay
Haka County
Ile Hleket
EE Couity Democrate
Wathen Honda
Hondaa
Felon County Tvaident
Jick Beanelmo
Roe Courtlana
Vrankiity
Hendera
Handels
Kent Hodpen
Uodpes
Wyting
The
Othawa Herald
By John Frazier
Garden City Telegram
George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
eSen
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
Washington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!