Not a Miracle The McCaugheys Septuplets Spar Public Debate
Kathleen Parker argues that modern medicine rather than divine intervention produced the seven babies born to Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey. She critiques political and religious responses, cites partial birth abortion debates, and notes the high costs and risks, contrasting it with faith language. The piece challenges overreliance on miracles and urges restraint in invoking God in such outcomes.
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Bobbi
Kenny McCaughey
Turin
Bobbi McCaughey
McCaugheys
Clinton
McCaughey
White House
Gas Patti
Sam ‘Frustaci
God
Kansas Budget Surplus Defies Washington Pressures
A Kansas legislative report shows 2.9 million dollars more tax revenue than expected in November and a projected 381 million more for 1998. Gov. Bill Graves and conservative budgeting help Kansas avoid deficits while Washington struggles with balanced plans. Lawmakers debate tax cuts versus expanding programs, aiming for moderation to avoid future cuts or tax rises.
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Washington
Kansas
Bill Graves
Topeka
Gloria Timmer
Government Contact List for Public Inquiries in 1990s Era
A contact guide lists key government figures and offices. It includes President Bill Clinton at the White House with the Comments Office line, U S Representative Jim Ryun in Washington and Topeka offices, and Governor Bill Graves at the Kansas State Capitol with respective phone numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Washington
D.C
Ryun
Topeka
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Ottawa Kansas renters call landlords greedy over high rents
A reader cites Ottawa Kansas rent costs as excessive arguing that a three bedroom home at 500 a month plus deposit is unreasonable. She notes two earners in a four person family and contrasts with landlords who price rents as what they would pay. She attributes rising rates to Wal Mart distribution and calls for decent affordable housing for families.
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Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Kansas City
Kansas
Reader Forum Submissions Guidelines Date Noted
Opinions of readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
Names on New Orleans public schools spark national debate
A 1992 policy prompted renaming of schools once named for slave owners including George Washington, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Critics argue history is complex while supporters say schools should honor figures aligning with today’s values. The piece urges focusing on learning over names and notes evolving community identities.
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Orleans Parish
George Washington
Charles Richard Drew
Washington
New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Picayune
James Rees
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Rees
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Ronald McNair
P.G.T. Beauregard
Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court
America
Charles Drew
Benito Juarez
Roberto Clemente
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