Soldier Christmas Prayer of a One Bedroom Home
A lone soldier in a plaster house guards Christmas from the cold night. No tree or stockings, boots with sand by the wall, medals on display. The narrator, moved to tears, realizes families owe their lives to soldiers who fight for freedom and echoes a Christmas blessing.
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Watchful group formed to monitor Kansas AG Kline
A Kansas City area couple launches HAWK Hundreds of Attorneys Watching Kline to keep a close eye on Phill Kline who will take office as Kansas attorney general in January Their aim is to organize Kansas lawyers to monitor his actions and ensure he upholds state laws without imposing personal beliefs.
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Editorials Offer Readers Diverse Opinions
Guest editorials provide readers with a variety of viewpoints. The Herald states opinions do not necessarily reflect its staff or editor.
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Government officials contact list for Kansas and D C
A dense OCR of official contact details lists names and offices in Washington and Topeka. It includes President George Bush, US Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves, State Sen Robert Tyson, and State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Feverborn with office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas and phone numbers and web sites.
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Sebelius tested on cuts for Kansas government review
Governor-elect Kathleen Sebelius faces three scoring panels evaluating her top-to-bottom review of state spending. The initial list targets about 50 million in potential savings, with insiders and Republican leaders weighing political gains and risks. The process remains ongoing as further cuts and strategies unfold.
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Why liberals hate SUVs it's freedom
Charley Reese writes a charged critique of a New York Times review and a journalism professor's stance on SUVs. He defends four wheel drive safety, physics, and personal choice while attacking liberals as biased and controlling. He emphasizes freedom of buyers and dismisses regulatory motives. The piece ends with a personal contact.
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