Press headlines and bias fuel Clinton Lewinsky saga
The piece blasts the press for sensationalism and self interest in covering the Clinton Lewinsky affair. It argues networks overreact, echoing critiques of prior coverage while neglecting policy, and warns such focus risks eroding public trust and distraction from governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Owl
Diana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Monica Lewinsky
Whitewater
Kenneth Starr
White ‘House
Lewinsky
Yasser Arafat
Congress
Kennedy
Federal funds and strings attached reshape state budget
A guest editorial notes nearly a quarter of Kansas's budget comes from Washington, over $2 billion, but with mandatory matching funds and strict guidelines. It argues federal programs expand influence and raise taxes, urging voters to elect lawmakers who can refuse federal aid and strings. The Herald's views reflect the opinion of the contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Kansas
Oldest Kansas rail line revived as Midland excursion route
The LL&G later became the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern and then joined Santa Fe. Built during the Civil War, the line crossed the Kaw River in 1867 and operated Ottawa to Lawrence from 1868. Abandoned in parts by 1986, it now receives restoration funds and runs excursion trips under Midland Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.L. Salsbury
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kaw River
Kansas
Leavenworth, Lawrence
Ft. Gibson
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Galveston Bay
Texas
Tz. Gibsons
Galveston
Prus Hormick
Ll&g
Kansas Pacific
Vinland
Prairie City
Baldwin
Norwood
L&g
Boston
Gold County Railroad
Marais Des Cygnes River
Kansas City & Santa Fe RR
Olathe
Santa Fe
Missouri River
Kaw
At&sf
Santa Fe Trail Historical Society
Midland Railroad
Wellsville
Loren K. Litteer
Government contacts for federal and state officials listed
A readable roster of contact details for President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representatives Jim Ryan and others, plus Kansas state officials. Addresses in Washington and Topeka, phone numbers and offices included. Includes Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall and others with official rooms and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Federal Office
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Suite 245
Overland Park
Jim Ryan
Cannon, Hob
Ryan
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest
Robert Tyson
S State Capitol
End Affirmative Action Now Says Author
A column argues against affirmative action, accusing white liberals of paternalism and racism, praising California’s vote to end it, and urging blacks to reject racial terms for progress. The author contends character, not race, drives success and criticizes Jesse Jackson and Democratic power brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
California
Jesse Jackson
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O.J
Federal
Herald
The
Midland
Peter T. la
Harold K. Vollrath
Ll&G’s
Kansas River
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
Doonesbury
Duke
Gail
Yourereakin
Mallard Fillmore
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