Elkhart Chemist Files 1992 Presidential Run
Editorial notes Ralph Spelbring of Elkhart Indiana filed in Kansas and West Virginia primaries as a Democratic presidential candidate. The Elkhart chemist previously lost bids in 1982 to Rep Dean Mack 1983 for city council 1984 to State Senator Richard Shank 1986 for Congress and 1988 for U S House. Now in 1992 he seeks the presidency.
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Kansas Legislature backs budget, blocks highway raid
Kansas House Appropriations Committee rejected attempts to raid the Department of Transportation 1993 budget, preserving highway funding as debates moved toward full bill consideration. A separate push for constitutional term limits failed, with only 48 representatives signing on. without sufficient support, debate was not forced.
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Buy USA refrain sinks into world market truths
Commentary argues that true consumer patriotism is complex as products labeled Made in USA come from or rely on factories in Germany Japan Korea Taiwan and China. It critiques blanket anti foreign buying while noting the global supply chain and differing living standards. The piece calls for balanced free trade with like nations and warns against self-punishing protectionism.
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Military Budget Blues and a Cranky Rant
A reader critiques endless military funding while noting a submerged U.S. submarine near Russia and a Tennessee school district relying on TV donations for bus service. The piece contrasts defense spending with failing public buses, questions political priorities, and calls for rethinking 50 years of school consolidation.
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