Kansans face loss as primary vote canceled again
Voters in Kansas see little influence as the state drops the April 4 presidential primary after Gov. Bill Graves backs budget cuts. The move mirrors four years ago and prompts discussion of a regional primary to boost turnout and give Kansans a say in choosing the president.
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Iowa
Kansas
Bill Graves
New Hampshire
Letter argues for restraint in Middle East, targets Sam Brownback
David A. Lee of Ottawa complains that U S policy risks American lives in the Middle East and condemns Zionist influence and Christian fundamentalists. He singles out Sam Brownback, accuses him of siding with Zionist fanatics, and urges the public to prioritize Christ over Zionist prophecy in policy.
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Middle East
United States
Air Force
John Zogby
Israel
Zogby
Kansas
Sam Brownback
U.S. Senate
U.S
Brownback
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
Menachem Begin
David A. Lee
Ottawa
Political Contact List From Kansas Delegation
A scrambled OCR style listing provides addresses and phone numbers for U S President Bill Clinton from the White House and several Kansas political figures including U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Sen Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Governor Bill Graves State Sen Rober Tyeon State Rep Ralph Tanner and State Rep Bill Feuerborn with office locations in Topeka and Washington D C.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Kansas Governor Questioned Over Education Reform Push
The piece critiques Governor Graves for accepting Education Commissioner Tompkins's data on Kansas schools, arguing the educational establishment exaggerates progress. It highlights reformers Senate President Dick Bond and Rep. Ralph Tanner, urging a deprogramming of the governor and bold legislative changes.
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Kansas
Bill Graves
Andy Tompkins
Tompkins
Graves
Engler
Michigan
Romer
Colorado
Senate
Dick Bond
Ralph Tanner
Kent Glasscock
Junk in the Garage Could Hold Real Collectible Treasures
A domestic columnist notes items often tossed as junk have appreciated as collectibles. From GE stock splits and rare pennies to upside down Jenny stamps and a $640,000 Honus Wagner card, the piece surveys long term value across stamps, comics, Pez heads, Coca Cola bottles, and notable land deals.
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General Electric
U.S. Mint
Victor D. Brenner
San Francisco
Brenner
John Grisham
Farmer's Almanac
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
American Tobacco Co
Wagner
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