Franklin County needs a professional county administrator
The piece criticizes Franklin County Kansas for using part time commissioners lacking expertise and argues for hiring a professional county administrator to handle day to day operations while commissioners focus on policy. It notes Tom Weigand as an exception and calls for reform to a system used in many counties.
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Tom Weigand
Gardner Hayden
Charles Maiity Jr
Bill Ogle
Hayden
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Cunty Commission
Beware the computer jungle in a Christmas buying guide
A humorous cautions column warns buyers about flaky PCs and faulty software. The author recounts ordering Mac Zone programs, facing missing manuals, faulty serial numbers, and evasive customer service. Frustration mounts with weather message recordings and tangled phone menus before venting at Guy Kawasaki.
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Mac Zone
Aebartaceties
Acparygune
Caleoihe Abe
Seattle
Guy Kawasaki
Guy
Claris Company
Urban speed limits spark critique in Chanute Tribune
Chanute editors argue Kansas lawmakers set urban districts to 30 mph, forcing cities to raise downtown limits from 20 to 30 mph while urging an escape clause for common sense. They warn of potential revenue-boosting speed traps and call for safer, smarter limits.
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Chanute Tribune
Kansas
Chanute
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Editorial Opinions From Guest Editors Greet Readers
Guest editorials present a variety of views and invite reader engagement. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Weekend reader view on NRA Christian Coalition political shift
A reader argues during the run up to the November 5 election that the NRA and Christian Coalition have gained influence in Republican leadership. The letter critiques merging church and party aims, warns of a move toward liberal Jesus Christ references, and questions loyalty within political organizations. It condemns coalition overreach, cites Ralph Reed, and ends with a provocative question about American values.
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John Frieden
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Christian Coalition
Jesus Christ
Kansas City Star
James Kennedy
Versailles
Ralph Reed
Jerry Falwell
Pat Robertson
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