Kansan Editorial Warns of Radical School Board Shift
Guest editorials warn Kansas Republicans face a risk as conservative candidates surge in state races while Frahm loses to Sam Brownback. They fear a future board could push private agendas on education, possibly rescinding QPA and the AIDS mandate and pressuring Darwin, with limited legislative override. A campaign limits proposal suggests strict spending rules and ethical boundaries to curb extremism.
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Sheila Frahm
Sam
Brownback
Frahm-Brownback
Senate
State Board of Education
Kansas
Darwin
U.S. Senate
House
Harris News Service
Washburn’s stake urged as state aid debate grows
The Topeka Capital-Journal argues the state should grant Washburn University a broader funding base including local property tax support. It contends state officials must recognize Washburn’s crucial role and endorse higher aid, potentially ensuring state affiliation and avoiding a lack of higher education in the capital.
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Burn University
Washburn
Topeka Capital-Journal TV
Wash
Guest Editorials Present Varied Reader Opinions
The piece notes that guest editorials provide a range of viewpoints for readers and that expressed views may not reflect The Herald's official stance. It emphasizes the distinction between contributor opinions and the newspaper's editorial position.
Dole Owen ties in ABC Nightline resurfaced controversy
ABC Nightline revisited the 1988 split between Bob Dole and Kansas official Dave Owen. The segment examines Owen’s role in Elizabeth Dole’s blind trust and the building purchase in Overland Park, plus related political donations, stock trades, and the 1986 tax law shifts. The report questions whether the Doles knowingly benefited from Owen’s actions or remained unaware.
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ABC
Nightline
Bob Dole
Dole
Kansas
Dave Owen
Owen
Elizabeth
Doles
Elizabeth Dole
Overland Park
Mike Hayden
Mrs
EDP
Blind” Trust
Palmer
U.S
Ft. Leonard Wood
Harris News Service
George Bush
Anvestors Financial Corporation
American Investors Life Insurance
Congress
Anvestors
Senate Finance Committee
Amvestors
Senate
Bob
Nelson Warfield
Heart association marks FDA tobacco access proposal anniversary
Alan D. Forker M D president of the American Heart Association Kansas Affiliate urges continued government action in the fight against youth tobacco use. He notes the FDA proposal to limit youth access and curb marketing, and calls for states to enforce the 18 year age limit, aiming for healthier futures for America’s children.
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American Heart Association
Kansas
Clinton
Proudl
FDA
America
Alan D. Forker
AHA
Reader Forum Requests Signatures and Addresses
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Reader Forum with all items hand signed and including the author address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space to fit available column width.
Government contact details for Kansas officials
Contact information for President Clinton and several Kansas leaders is listed, including addresses in Washington, D.C. and Topeka, phone numbers for senators Frahm and Kassebaum and representative Brownback, plus a state office in Topeka and a government Web address.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Sheila Frahm
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth
House
Kansas Ave
Topska
Brownbak
House.gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Clinton’s agenda clear take right run left
President Clinton signed three campaign issue bills minimum wage health care and welfare as part of a New Democrat strategy aimed at the political center. He argues the measures push reform while Republicans say credit goes to them for welfare overhaul and health care changes.
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Ashington
Clinton
Congress
Bill Clinton
Haley Barbour
Bob Dole
White House
America
Dole
Mike McCurry
Barbour
U.S
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