Editorial on Keating Five and Senate integrity
The piece argues the Keating Five senators protected their benefactor Lincoln Savings & Loan and faced questions about influence. It cites a 1987 meeting with Edwin J. Gray and other regulators, noting intimidation and the senators’ denial of improper gain despite Keating interests’ $1.3 million contributions. It questions the duty of senators to constituents over personal or partisan protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addam Hussein
Keating
Persian Gulf
Charles H. Keating Jr
Lincoln Savings & Loan
U.S
Edwin J. Gray
Sen
DeConcini
Arizona
Alan Cranston
California
John McCain
Donald Riegle
What is the ICC up to with Kansas rail lines
In this guest opinion from The Garnett Review, concerns are raised about secrecy around abandoning a Santa Fe line through Garnett and similar actions statewide. The piece argues the ICC has become a rubber stamp for rail interests, cites 1986 abandonment, and urges public notification and accountability to prevent overreliance on rail for oil dependent transport.
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Kansas
Santa Fe
Garnett
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Santa Fe Railroad
Humco. Steel
Union Pacific
Federal Register
Garnett Review
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Promoted
Readers urged to sign letters with full address and to include a phone number for verification. The note states unsigned letters will not be published and encourages prompt submission by mail or in person.
Hippo mishap and patience shine at Westminster preschool
City editor Jay recalls visiting Sandy Waldron's Westminster Cooperative Pre-school where 14 children learn the letter H. A student suggests hippopotamus or hippo, prompting a dictionary check and a lesson in spelling. Sandy's playful, patient leadership and fond memories of teachers frame a warm, reflective piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Waldron
Westminster Cooperative Pre-school
Sandy
Beau
Jay
Ottawa
Dole Defends Kansas Funding And Deficit Cuts
Senator Dole responds to Ottawa Herald editorial, defending more than 5 million dollars in federal funding for Kansas projects while insisting deficit reduction and protection of wildlife, historic heritage, and recreation remain compatible. He cites supporting White House and Congress action to cut the deficit by 490 billion over five years, with 180 billion in defense, and urges Kansans to receive their fair share of federal dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Congress
Ottawa Herald
White House
Washington
Herald
Fort Lamed
Margin of Excellence funding urged by Emporia State student
Kurt Torkelson of Emporia State University advocates continued funding for the Margin of Excellence in Kansas. He notes the third year remains unfunded at 20.4 million, warns tuition rises and reduced resources if not funded, and argues funding boosts faculty salaries and overall Regents institutions.
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Emporia State University
Kansas State Legislature
Kansas Regents
Kansas
Ottawa DPS Officers Deserve Praise For Service
A local resident lauds Ottawa police for their hard work amid public gripes. They note officers are human, trained through the academy, equipped with CPR skills, and continually update training to stay ahead of crime. The writer expresses pride in the department and asks them to keep up the good work.
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Police Academy
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Midweek Review
By Jay Bemis
The
Richmond
Paris
Seattle Post Intelugender North America Syndicat
Baghdad
Sen. Dole
Area College
Kansas College
Kurt Torkelson
DPS
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