Year of cannibals and comets haunts 1998 outlook
Vickie Hull surveys a chaotic 1997, naming Cabbage Patch dolls recalls, Tyson ear bite, Marv Albert trial, Heaven's Gate deaths, Mars missions, and record births. She ponders what could top these events in 1998, from space to scandals, while noting health trends and cultural shifts.
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Mattel
Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield
Marv Albert
Pathfinder
Mars
Marshal Applewhite
Heaven's Gate
Jesus
Applewhite
California
Martha Stewart
Saturn
Bobbi McCaughey
Kelly
Flinn
U.S
Clinton
Africa
Princess di
Geraldo
Oprah
Hollywood
Ellen DeGeneres
Rodman
Sprewell
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Kansas ruling spares sex offender from address registry
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that Clifford A. Scott, who pleaded no contest to attempted aggravated sexual battery, need not register his address. Justices said his intoxication and acquaintance with the victim reduced the danger of reoffense, despite violent assault. Attorney General Stovall plans to seek Supreme Court review.
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Clifford A. Scott
Shawnee County
Scott
Kansas Court of Appeals
Carla Stovall
Guest editorials reflect varied reader opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials offering diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily the newspaper's position or editorial stance.
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Herald
Government Contacts Gat ebAnidial Question of contact details
A list of federal and state officials with addresses and phone numbers for public comment. Includes President Bill Clinton at the White House, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryun, and regional offices in Topeka and Overland Park with telephone numbers and faxes.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Suite
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Suita
Barbie dolls spark race dialogue across households
The essay argues Barbie diversity reflects market trends and raises questions about racial identity. It notes Mattel’s pushes toward varied ethnicity and body types, cites critics and supporters, and compares dolls to action figures while urging cross racial toy exchanges to spark conversation.
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Mattel
Freezer Gallows of Love and Lost Dates
A single mom keeps three frozen shot glasses in the freezer, each bearing a name and season, a wry symbol of past loves. She recalls past romances, the charm of denial, and the pull of busy life, ending with hopeful humor about thawing and moving on.
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Boston
Salem
Wrong
Joni Mitchell
Francie
Robert
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