Why Haiti Might See U.S. Involvement Over Democracy
The piece questions U S motives in Haiti, asking why Washington would intervene if Haiti’s turmoil persists. It notes Aristide’s 1991 overthrow, Clinton administration warnings to Haitian leaders, and Panetta’s claim of vital interests, while challenging vague explanations of war aims and oil links.
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Haiti
Jean- Bertrand Aristide
United States
Clinton
White House
Leon Panetta
Kuwait
Editorial argues continuing study of Transamerican Corridor
Guest editorials note editors differ from Herald stance. National steering committee doubts Transamerican Transportation Corridor is financially feasible now yet urges continued consideration. The southern route offers winter travel relief from I-70 closures and links Ski Colorado with Branson MO, via Kansas, prompting travel to both ends. The task force favors ongoing planning for future transportation.
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United States
Colorado
Branson
Kansas
No Kid ding Attendees Named by Van Asselt
Karl A. Van Asselt lists six attendees connected to prestigious schools and notes Jodie Foster was accepted by Yale Harvard and Princeton. The piece names Walter Mathhan Reeve-Cornell Alan Jay Lerner Harvard Richard Rodgers Columbia Oliver Stone Yale and others in a World Features Syndicate feature.
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Reeve
Cornell
Alan Jay Lerner
Harvard
Richard Rodgers
Colmbia
Oliver Stone
Yale
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Princeton
World Features Syndicate
Its Your Quarter prompts extended season for Bambino players
The piece discusses ORC organizers proposing extended season rules for Bambino players with emphasis on fair play rotation. It argues against letting all star or fully staffed players dominate time, urging three innings sat and regular rotation. It also criticizes county fair parking restrictions and references an Ottawa Herald editorial.
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ORC
The Hitching Post on Modern Journalism Critique
A reflective column argues journalism has degraded from a fact focus to opinion driven by gatekeepers and sound bites. It cites shorter candidate quotes, reduced context, and a public capable of discerning truth with direct information rather than mediated explanations.
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Obody
Washington
Morton Kondracke
Syracuse
Thomas Patterson
Patterson
New York Times
Mind games and abortion politics in Kansas letters
A reader denounces abortion opponents who use mind games and public figures like Sam Brownback and Mrs. Carlin. The letter argues morality, ethics, and university influence shape views, affirms the pro life stance, and condemns political manipulation by both sides.
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Herald
John Carlin
Sam Brownback
East Kansas
Congress
Brownback
Carlin
Mrs. Carlin
Unionig Ether Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Churches
Winter campaign pledge highlights integrity and disability rights
The writer urges Kansans to support Wint Winter for attorney general, praising his ethics and commitment to constitutional rights. They recall his early advocacy for disability independence and personal autonomy, arguing his leadership would restore honesty in state government.
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Wint Winter
Wing Winter Jr. for Kansas Attorney General
A Kansas political call urges voters to elect Wing Winter Jr. as attorney general. It praises Winter’s friendship and advocacy for disability rights, asserts honesty and protection of rights, and claims Winter will restore justice, integrity, and safety to Kansas. Hutchinson.
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Kansas
Wing Winter Jr
Attorney General of
Drive to push back Japanese at Drinkumor River front
Troops press their battle against Japanese forces along the Drinkumor River in the Akape region. The operation aims to drive back enemy units and secure advance lines despite difficult terrain and ongoing attrition on the battlefield.
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Drinkumor River
Akape
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County Fair Board
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