County library fund proposal merits thorough study
The Franklin County scene shows commissioners delaying a decision on a county library fund while weighing the potential impacts of a shared system centered on Ottawa. Community leaders note city residents fund a county library. other towns also run libraries. A unified system may help countywide access though funding questions remain, especially with upcoming tax considerations.
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Wellsville
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Board race could revive school policy debates in Kansas
The Southwest Daily Times notes that five conservative candidates Linda Holloway Rene Armbruster Scott Hill Mary Douglass and Steve Abrams may push Quality Performance Accreditation and sex education issues before the State Board of Education in November. If elected, changes could follow backed by Kansans who share similar views.
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Mary Douglass
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Guest editorials offer varied reader opinions
Reader opinion pieces appear as guest editorials with views not necessarily representing The Herald. The column notes they do not reflect the paper's official stance or endorsements.
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Dole Kemp ticket exposes GOP hypocrisy and divides rivals
Charley Reese argues the Dole Kemp ticket reveals hypocrisy in Republican ranks and alienates Buchanan supporters. He faults Clinton as ruthlessly opportunistic, laments media bias toward Kemp, and urges Americans to seek leaders beyond the two major parties. Reese notes distrust in platforms and urges coalition, not opportunism, to win.
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Government contact list for public officials and offices
A compilation of names, titles, and contact details for federal and state officials. Includes President Bill Clinton, U S senators Sheila Frahm and Nancy Kassebaum, Rep Sam Brownback, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, state reps Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner, and State Senator Doug Walker with addresses and phone numbers.
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Hart
Senate
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
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Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Kansas Ave
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
I State Capitol
Colorful Kansas Legislators Labeled By Politics Of Branding
The piece examines Kansas figures Kay OConnor Jerry Moran Jan Pauls and Tim Shallenburger through the lens of political labeling. It notes OConnor backs vouchers and ethics reform Moran shapes tax reform clashes with Gov Graves Pauls champions anti abortion measures and same sex marriage ban while Shallenburger rises on religious conservative branding and populist appeal.
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Dole
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R-Olathe
O'Connor
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O’connor
Jerry Moran
R-Hays
Congress
Moran
Bill Graves
Kansas House
Graves
Senate
Jan Pauls
D-Hutchinson
Pauls
Tim Shallenburger
Baxter Springs
Shallenburger
R.H. Miller
House
America Goes Back to School Get Involved Initiative
Secretary Richard W. Riley urges national participation in the America Goes Back to School Get Involved initiative. He cites Money magazine findings that good schools exist in all communities and outlines roles for parents employers and neighbors to boost safety discipline reading standards and college access. The program offers a free activities kit and tips to start, urging broad civic involvement.
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Money Magazine
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National Partnership For Family Involvement In Education
USA
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Ted Sanders
Sanders
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