Bargain Talk Over Treasurer Post Tests Graves Shallenburger Link
Discussion of a potential deal between conservative House members and Gov. Bill Graves hinges on Tim Shallenburger's appointment as treasurer. Conservatives seek incumbency for 1998 while Graves would gain a clearer primary path, contingent on Phill Kline signing on to the arrangement.
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Athens pressed to host 2004 Olympics amid costly race
In a guest editorial, The Register-Guard notes Athens is the long favored host as the IOC eyes 2004 with contenders including Rome Stockholm Cape Town and Buenos Aires. It argues modern Games are costly and rivalry is unnecessary while affirming Athens as a historic location.
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Farm girl debunks New York City stereotypes in travel tale
Kansas columnist Vickie Hull recounts a safe, friendly NYC visit. She refutes charges of danger and hostility, praising diverse foods, clean streets, helpful residents, and efficient drivers. She notes Kansans are not all farm-bound and urges mutual stereotype sparing.
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Mosquitoes invade Midwest memories and ethics of summer
In a Midwest homecoming essay Jacquelyn Mitchard recalls sweltering summers with bat-sized mosquitoes and endless bites in Wisconsin. She contrasts harsh winters with humid nights, wonders why people endure such weather, and muses on a mosquito torture tale from a camping trip as a quirky critique of home.
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Insects and Spiders: A Florida Roach War Reminiscence
A humorous personal essay contrasts roaches with beloved insects like honeybees and butterflies. The narrator recalls a wartime style struggle with large Florida roaches, recounting dramatic encounters and the fearsome, stubborn nature of pests. The piece pivots to a light note on bees’ usefulness and drift toward a playful aviation joke about bumblebees.
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Butterflies and Bugs Move From Fun to Frustration
Charley Reese writes about butterflies dragonflies and lightning bugs with fond memories and notes the irony of federal money aimed at preserving bugs while other agencies strive to eradicate pests. He points to the Agriculture Department and Environmental Protection Agency and questions why taxpayers fund both efforts.
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