Walsh Iran-Contra probe blamed on political games
An editorial argues Walsh should be replaced and the Iran-Contra inquiry criticized as biased. It notes pardons for Weinberger and others, questions self investigation, cites costs and interview counts, and claims politics taints the case while urging accountability. It also mentions Jim Brosnahan, Dole’s accusations, and Walsh’s stance against Bush.
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Lawrence Walsh
Bush
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Congress
Walsh
Dole
James Brosnahan
Weinberger
Jim Hitchon
Bob Dole
Tone It Down Bob in Kansas Abortion Debate
Guest opinions clash as Attorney General Stephan attacks Governor Finney over abortion policy. He calls her stance crazy while Finney vows to sign any bill tightening limits. The piece argues Stephan’s remarks distract from legal debate and overlook the governor’s constitutional approach.
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Herald
Kansas
Bob Stephan
Joan Finney
Stephan
U.S
Finney
Attorney General's
Clinton's Implementers Change Democratic Image in Washington
The Clinton transition relies on Washington lawyers and lobbyists labeled implementers, notably Vernon Jordan, Ron Brown, and Mickey Kantor, to run policy and break gridlock. Critics warn this echoes praise of influence peddlers, while insiders say expertise aids governance, potentially tempering Democratic moral crusades and spurring deference to interest groups.
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Washington
Clinton
Joe McCarthy
Congress
Eisenhower
Vernon Jordan
Ron Brown
Commerce
Mickey Kantor
Washington Post
Transportation Department
the Post
Howard Poster
Hill and Knowlton
America
Poster
The
Post
Democratic Party
Michael Horowitz
Manhattan Institute
Independent Counsel
Lawrence Walsh
Executive
Jordan
Brown
North side light vandalism letters urge apology
A reader complains of repeated holiday light thefts by two youths in army-fatigue jackets on December 19, 22, and 23. She recounts damage to over 10 light strips and more than 400 tiny bulbs, expresses resolve to rehang displays next year, and challenges the culprits to apologize.
Neosho County nursing grad praised for staff help
The Mary Grimes School of Nursing at Neosho County Community College held its nursing graduation and pinning ceremony on December 19. The organizers thank Dan Ames and his staff for arranging setup on the 16th and handling at least three other events the same day, all with good humor.
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Mary Grimes School of Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Dan Ames
It's Your Quarter readers share hospital service and local concerns
Readers discuss Ransom Memorial Hospital delivery unit promises and missing diaper service, praise editorials, theft at work, KU basketball attendance, holiday greetings, community gratitude, utility bills, bank movie night, volunteer firefighters, TCI city impact, and invite further input via the It’s Your Quarter call-in line.
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Times
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Government contact list for Kansas and national figures
A compiled contact roster for federal and state representatives including President George Bush at The White House address, Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka, Sen. Bob Dole and Sen. Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, D.C., Rep. Dick Nichols in Washington, and state legislators George Teagarden, Dave Webb, and Walker Hendrix in Topeka and nearby Stillwell. Includes street addresses and telephone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
eSen
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stillwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
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Bob
Crook
George F. Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Crew Boasts
Neosho County
Jim Hitch
Lady Jayhawks
Cecil Beatty
N. Milner
Santa
Peoples National Bank
TCI
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