Editorial: Trust in Government Jeopardizes Freedom
The piece argues that journalism failed to challenge official narratives on Waco. CMPA reports show sparse coverage of civil liberties, reliance on government sources, and limited skepticism. It warns that trust in government threatens liberty and calls for stronger investigative reporting despite costs.
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Waco
Center For Media and Public Affairs
CMPA
David Koresh
Treasury Department
CMFA
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Bureau
Watergate
Washington
Topeka
Ottawa
Freggient
Garage door upgrade earns D S Door high praise
Lynn West Dennis Kindle writes about a garage door replacement by D S Door. The installer arrived promptly on a Saturday, examined options, fitted windows, and left with a sturdy setup connected to the opener. The writer praises value and service.
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Fred
Lynn West Dennis
Kindle
Letters to the Editor Policy and Verification Note
Readers are urged to send signed letters with the writer's address. Unsigned submissions will not be published. A telephone number for verification should be included to speed confirmation.
My Worst Job Ever at Spreckles Sugar Plant
The author recalls working at Spreckles Sugar Co in Chandler Arizona turning beets into sugar in a centrifugal deck area. He describes 110 degree heat and sugar dust causing stiff overalls and eye trouble, plus bees and hummingbirds attracted to the sweetness. He notes the pay was about 4.50 an hour and relates it to past funnel cake work at the Ottawa Lions Club.
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Ottawa Lions Club
Franklin County Fair
Spreckles Sugar Company
Chandler
Ariz
Gazing into the crystal ball of state politics
Kansas politics teased in a 1995 forecast by Mike Shields, predicting Senate and governor race twists. Nancy Kassebaum to retire, Pat Roberts to run for her seat, Bob Dole possibly not finishing his term, Graves to appoint a successor, and Sheila Frahm rising to prominence as Lt. Governor.
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Mike Shields
Harris News Service Opera
Kansas
U.S
Nancy Kassebaum
Egy Hsn Eee
Advistan
Pat Roberts
Natorial
Kassebaum
Roberts
Wichita
U.S. Senate
Ag Committee
USDA
Glickman
Congress
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
Washington,d.g
Florida
Russell
Bill Graves
Kim Wells
GOP
Sam
Brownback
Sheila Frahm
Graves
Frahm
Graves-Frahm
Kansas Statehouse
Tisons
David Miller
Thanks to Williamsport T-ball coaches praise
A reader commends morning coaches of 6 to 8 year old girls for organization enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The letter urges county commissioners to drive daily on old Highway 50 for a month to experience the road’s damage and calls for improvements.
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Williamsburg
It's Your Quarter Cemetery debate and city safety concerns
A reader argues for keeping a split DPS and questions city spending while praising cemetery staff. They urge fencing West Highland Cemetery and note youths riding bikes on graves. The editor notes the cemetery should be fully fenced and invites community input via the forum. Calls accepted weekdays 8 pm to 6 am, with Friday night cutoff.
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Highland Cemetery
Orchard Heights
Prac
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