Elders’ abortion stance vs confirmation crisis
Editorial argues Bill J. Joycelyn Elders remains firm on abortion rights but faces potential Senate confirmation hurdles. It cites a $550 daily federal consulting fee while Arkansas health director and a Social Security tax issue involving her husband, urging the president to reconsider.
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Olathe editorials weigh Finney lieutenant governor dynamic
The piece notes James Francisco may not challenge Gov. Joan Finney in 1994, reflecting typical nominal power for lieutenant governors. It cites past examples Dugan Carlin Walker and explains Barkis and Wagnon as Finney challengers who must unite to threaten her renomination with a different running mate.
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James Francisco
Joan Finney
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Paul Dugan
John Carlin
Carlin
Jack Walker
Mike Hayden
Marvin Barkis
Joan Wagnon
Commentary The Saturday notebook on political correctness and local issues
The columnist surveys political correctness and diversity as buzzwords, noting media shifts toward inclusivity and factional divides. In Franklin County, development debates, road woes, and welfare discourse frame a view of PC’s impact on local life, with a Walmart warehouse offering cautious optimism amid lingering tensions.
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Franklin County
Herald
Charley Reese
Reese
Lottery winner's bad luck tale hits Oil City
Buddy Post, a 54 year old Oil City Pennsylvanian who once won 16.2 million in 1988 Pennsylvania lottery, has wasted his fortune on a mansion, a Florida car lot, a disco, and family loans. Now facing legal fights, a mortgage, and possible foreclosure, he warns winners to seek counsel and beware greedy relatives. A brother allegedly hired someone to murder him and his wife for future lottery payments, drawing TV crews to the mansion.
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Buddy Post
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Penn
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Superior Court
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Sarasota
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Equal Play in O R C Youth Baseball Urged by Father
A father writes that his eleven and a half year old son, a benchwarmer in the Bambino League, faced exclusion and unequal participation as critics urge the O R C to adopt an 80 percent attendance rule with guaranteed equal play. He calls for fair rotation and sportsmanship over winning pride. He applauds coaches but urges policy changes to include all children regardless of ability. He notes the cost to children in self esteem and development beyond the $15 fee.
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Myson
A's
O.R.C
Brad O'Dea
Tom Drake
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