Editorial critiques Doles pork barrell scheme for Sterling College
The piece accuses Senator Dole of dishonestly attaching a 3.6 million dollar amendment to a 65 million dollar bill to aid Sterling College under the guise of black college funding. It argues the move is pork barrel politics, relying on Sterling’s claimed 1901 open admissions, black scholarships, and broad appeal to justify the aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling College
Dole
Roger Parrott
Sterling Project
Bob Dole
Editorials urge replacing elective insurance chief with appointee
The Manhattan Mercury argues the office of insurance commissioner should be appointed rather than elected. It cites concerns about Ron Todd and campaign influence and suggests adopting a model like the Kansas Corporation Commission with expert staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Ron Todd
Commissioner Post
Todd
Kansas Corporation Commission
Manhattan Mercury
Murderers released early due to prison space limits
A reader letter criticizes early release of repeat offenders citing prison space, proposing a dedicated 1 or 144 percent sales tax for new cell capacity and operations, not renovations or social programs. The writer claims broad voter support if placed on a ballot and urges community input.
Polls on O J Simpson spark endless speculation
Opinion pieces argue polls measuring guilt or innocence skew public view and miss the core issue of evidence. The author suggests polls reveal preferences of specific groups but hold no lasting meaning beyond sensational TV or newspaper bites. The real verdict lies with the jury and judge, not public polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
New York
Tawana Brawley
Chicago
WildCare responds to purple martin story dispute
WildCare objects to a June 28 photo caption about Ms. Fowler finding a purple martin. The director says the bird was safely released after proper care, urges readers to call WildCare first, and accuses the paper of mischaracterizing the organization in Ottawa.
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WildCare
Purple Martin
Ms. Fowler
Fowler
Mic. Fowler
Nancy Schwarzing
Kansas
Ottawa Herald
Nancy Schwarting
A to Z budget cut plan draws strong congressional opposition
A reader denounces HR 3266 and the discharge petition, urging Kansas representatives to oppose the measure. The letter warns that rushed action could trigger deep cuts to national defense and entitlements, while defending veterans benefits and criticizing self voted congressional perks. They call for responsible budgeting through proper legislative processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Slattery Named Only Democrat Who Can Win in Kansas
A supporter touts Jim Slattery as the strongest Democrat for governor, praising his crime plan endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, stance to keep prisoners’ terms, early juvenile intervention, job creation, health care reform, rural hospital protection, and Kansas upbringing, urging a vote on August 2.
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Jeffrey Dahmer
Simpson
Nicole Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Buffalo
Chicago
Green Bay
Slattery
Jim Slattery
Jim
Fraternal Order of Police
Kansas
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