Vandalism at Topeka schools prompts call for action
An editorial condemns graffiti at Topeka High School and Robinson Middle School with neo Nazi references and hints of gang involvement. It notes city efforts to remove graffiti and a $1.1 million police grant to expand the community policing unit and urges public help to identify those responsible. The piece stresses responsible involvement from residents and school leadership.
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Topeka Unified School District 501
Ron Harbaugh
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Topeka
Adolph Hitler
Ron Miller
Miller
Reader letter blasts road management and funding in Ottawa
James Wallace of Ottawa criticizes Franklin County officials and the Road and Bridge Department for poor road maintenance and rising costs. He disputes the claim that county commissioners decide paving and urges using subcontractors, better foresight, and oversight.
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Herald
Franklin County
Jim Haag
Community drives to stock USD 290 schools
A district resident notes teachers buy their own classroom supplies and urges local residents to call schools for needed items and donate them during Christmas, emphasizing that giving helps educators and students in the community.
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USD 290
Reform bill would ration care hurting Kansas seniors
U S Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas decries a $2.5 trillion health reform bill, arguing it cuts Medicare by half a trillion dollars, raises taxes, expands Medicaid, and threatens hospital funding. He cites Kansas hospital losses and warns fewer doctors will treat Medicare patients while pledging to oppose the measure.
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Medicare
Kansas
Washington
Kansas Hospital Association
Finance Committee
John McCain
R-Kan
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