Editorial on Bush war aims and jobs priority
The editorial argues President Bush pivots from war abroad to a war on poverty with jobs as the top goal. It questions job creation claims, cites GM’s 70,000 planned cuts, and contrasts Kuwait liberation with domestic crisis, urging scrutiny of a concrete plan. Jim Hitch signs off.
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Bush
General Motors
Kuwait
Democracy
Jim Hitch
Wealthy Kansas districts push 75000 lobby to shield taxes
Guest editorials in the Hutchinson News critique a push by about 30 Kansas school superintendents from affluent districts to raise 75000 for a lobbyist. They fear tax sources used by large plants and rich districts will be diverted, arguing all Kansas students deserve equal education and local control, with Friar Tuck jokingly proposed as an honorary Kansan.
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Herald
Hutchinson
Kansas
Robin Hood
Hugoton Gas Field
Wolf Creek
Topeka
Friar Tuck
Readers urged to sign letters with address
Citizens encouraged to submit signed letters for publication with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be printed. A telephone number should be enclosed to speed verification.
GM's Decline Tied to a Faulty Dishonest Pride
The writer recalls buying a low end Chevrolet, enduring a faulty transmission and poor dealer service, and blaming GM's arrogance for a broader decline. He notes the wave of plant workers facing hardship, and reflects that executives reaped bonuses while workers paid the price. He doubts he will buy GM again until the company fixes its old Chevy.
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General Motors
Thad
Detroit
Washington
Candidates Are People Too Involving in the Presidential Campaign
A call for active citizen participation in the presidential race. The piece stresses that candidates are ordinary people and urges readers to study, vote, and then work to influence lawmakers, warning that lobbyists may dominate if voices aren’t heard. It lists campaign addresses for major candidates and encourages hands-on help.
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Congress
Bush
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
P.O. Box
Arlington
Paul Tsongas
Tsongas
Oliver St
Boston
Doug Wilder
Wilder
Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Woodmont Ave
Bethesda
Sen
Bob Kerrey
Kerrey
K St
Wasington
Jerry Brown
Brown
Cloverfield Blvd
Santa Monica
Bill Clinton
Clinton
P.O
Litle Rock
Letters on George Bush Bragging and War Conduct
Reader letters critique President George Bush for taking credit in the Gulf War claiming the effort drained the treasury and let the Iraqi Army remain intact. They accuse him of politicizing victory, insulting Saddam Hussein, and harming Kurds while favoring the wealthy, urging an end to bragging.
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Bush
U.N
Treasury
Mr. Bush
George
Contact details for U.S. and Kansas state officials
A compiled list of political figures and offices with addresses to reach the President, governor, senators, and representatives. It includes White House, state capitol, district offices, and telephone numbers for George Bush, Joan Finney, Bob Dole, Nancy Kassebaum, Dick Nichols, George Teagarden, Dave Webb, and Walker Hendrix.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
Washington
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stillwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
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