Kansas Debates State Dirt And Fish In Election Year
The Kansas Legislature debates naming a state dirt after Harney silt loam amid broader discussions of state symbols. The Senate in last year voted 35-5 to adopt Hamey silt loam as the state dirt, while attempts to designate a state fish failed in multiple sessions. The piece notes Kansas pride in symbols like the wild sunflower, Western Meadowlark, and the Jayhawk nickname.
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Duff E. Middleton
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Harney
Kansas House
Johnston Bill Aims at College Teams in NCAA Fallout
The Parsons Democrat Sen Michael Johnston proposes allowing colleges and universities to sue coaches boosters and athletes cited by the NCAA. Editorial criticizes legal expansion as harmful, likening it to a bad basketball play and urging skepticism toward broader civil litigation, including workplace injury suits.
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Parsons
Johnston
Hays Daily News
Letters To The Editor Young emergency patient forgotten
A reader recounts injuring her chin in a store fall and needing emergency care. Though insurance eventually promised coverage, delays left her in pain and unable to eat, as the dentist and insurance failed to coordinate in time. The letter laments workers saying It is not my job and highlights gaps in responsibility.
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Ottawa
KU basketball ducat for Todd a heartwarming request
A college basketball fan story asks for one ticket to the March 3 KU vs Iowa State game for a 16 year old in Woodland Hills California named Todd. The game is sold out but occasional general tickets may surface. the donor hopes to aid Todd whose late father Robert, a KU devotee, inspired him to attend. Todd seeks comfort through this experience amid family grief and therapy.
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Lawrence
Iowa State University
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University of Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Motor voter idea doomed in the United States
A critical look at the motor voter bill H.R.2190 argues it will not curb voter apathy. it expands registration methods but risks fraud and federal overreach. The piece notes barriers exist beyond registration, cites past voting hurdles, and questions whether increased registrations translate to turnout.
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Bush Wages War On Wimp Tag In Macho Shift
AP Analysis notes President Bush embraces a macho image while denying bravado in Cartagena visit. He has surprised with bold policy moves from Panama to NATO, and his pace suggests a readiness to act beyond aides’ foreseeables.
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Ottawa Herald Circulation Rates Post July 1 1989
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for Ottawa and surrounding areas effective July 1 1989. Carrier rates include one month 5.01 dollars, three months 14.03, six months 26.82, one year 51.37. motor route 5.27 14.53 28.07 53.63. Franklin and adjacent counties 5.27 15.33 29.57 56.88. all other areas by mail 6.26 18.79 36.08 69.67.
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