Supreme Court review tests Kansas sexual predator law
Editorial argues Megan's Law should not force branding of rehabilitated offenders. It supports continued court review of Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act and cautions against indefinite confinement without due process. The piece about paroled offenders registering remains central to public safety.
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Megan
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Carla Stovall
Washington
High Court
New Jersey
Giant Christmas Tree Takes Over Downstairs Fun
A search for a Christmas tree farm near Spring Hill yielded a monstrous tree over 10 feet tall with a wide girth. The owners wrestled with a inadequate stand and nylon netting, trimming branches to fit, and now face the challenge of removing it from their home while enjoying their festive display.
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Spring Hill
Olathe
Dia
Clark Griswold
Reader opposes zoning promises vs. real effects in Ottawa area
Elbert Swank of Williamsburg argues against zoning as applied, noting failed promises to protect farmland and neighborhoods. He cites past rezonings near Ottawa landmarks and asserts building codes and setback rules could better preserve character and prevent nuisances without harming residents or property values.
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Ohio Township
Ottawa
Park and Main
13Th
Williamsburg
Eisenhower
Elbert Swank Williamsburg
Disney characters stolen from display recovered by police
A reader letters page reports that several hand made Disney characters were stolen from a home display of Roger and Ginger Millbern at 732 S Oak. Police recovered all the characters after the letter’s submission and publication.
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Herald
Roger
Ginger Millbern
S. Oak
Millberns
Kansas lawmakers contact list for public inquiry
A compiled roster provides addresses and phone numbers for U S senators Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Sam Brownback, U S representatives Jim Ryan, state officials Gay Bill Graves and Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, State Rep. Bill Faverborn, Ralph Tanner, and State Sen. Doug Walker. It includes Washington D C offices and Topeka statehouse details.
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U.S. San
Sam Brownback
Han
Senate
Washington
D.C
Kansas Ave
Topeka
U.S
Jim Ryan
Gay
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Faverborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Christmas Faith in American Life Remains Central
The author urges preserving the religious meaning of Christmas amid commercialization and secular influences. They cite England’s influence, defend religious freedom, and argue that virtue and public morality stem from religion, not state secularism, calling for focus on Christ’s birth.
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Christ
England
America
George Washington
Soviet Union
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Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
Doonesbury
Mike
Agates
Whal
Hedeal
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