Change or die drives Barbara Jordan speech at convention
Barbara Jordan urged change in the Democratic Party and nation during the first night of the Democratic Convention. She warned that economies harmed by greed need investment in Americans, calling for reduced government scope and a shift from trickle-down notions. Her address outlined a clear mandate for action and accountability.
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Barbara Jordan
U.S
Texas
Jordan
Democratic Party
White House
Ross Perot
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Guest Opinion Note on Editorial Variety
A guest editorials section presents a range of views for readers and does not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. It emphasizes diverse perspectives by inviting external voices to weigh in on timely issues.
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Herald
15Th Street
City Commission
City Hall
Finney names unqualified official while winking at rules
The Wichita Eagle details Kansas official missteps as Jack Lacey, former state representative, faces questions over hunting credentials and signing false training forms. Officials Mary Holladay Laura Nicholl and Larry Turnquist reportedly lacked required instruction while Lacey aided the Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt.
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Jack Lacey
Kansas Senate
Lacey
Kansas
Steve Harper
the Eagle
Mary Holladay
Laura Nicholl
Larry Turnquist
D-Salina
el Dorado
Wichita Eagle
Joan Finney
Remembering the 1976 Republican convention in Kansas City
A former AP photographer recalls film runners, floor duty, and the KC convention scene. He notes celebrities like Zimbalist, Stahl, Cronkite, and Hesston, the Ford Reagan tension, Rockefeller antics, and sightings of Dole Bennett and Bush ahead of Bush’s future rise.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
University of Kansas
Kemper Arena
Governor's Exposition Hall
Arena
Ben Johnson
Carl Lewis
Efram Zimbalist Jr
Tan
George Hamilton
California
Chariton Heston
Pat Boone
Hollywood
Dan Rather
Ed Bradley
Lesley Stahl
CBS
Kemper
Walter Cronkite
Eric Sevareid
Gerald Ford
Jerry
Ottawa teachers seek fair pay and rail trail debate
Readers weigh in on Ottawa teacher salaries, citing a 12 year average raise of 7.58 percent versus 4.89 percent CPI in Kansas City. A writer questions trail plans that may impact commute time and local budgets while urging salary alignment with Kansas teachers.
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Ottawa
Kansas City
Kansas
Ottawa Herald
Ges
Kansas School Boards
State of
Katie Ecroyd
Ottawa Education Association
Paramedical Ambulance Service Debate in Franklin County
A reader advocates replacing EMTs with paramedics for Franklin County ambulances citing cost and potential benefits. The letter also discusses Babe Ruth baseball participation, parental coaching bans in Kansas City, and concerns about youth playing time and fairness for young players. The writer emphasizes the emotional impact on families and young athletes.
It's Your Quarter community dialogue on schools and sports
Readers share strong views on school prayer abortion rights and youth sports. Letters praise the Babe Ruth program and coaches, condemn censoring religious expression, and urge all children to play while urging parental civility. Call 242-4700 to join weeknights and weekend slots.
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Babe Ruth
Tor
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