Franklin County Fair Showcases Ag Roots and Recreation
The Franklin County Fair returns this weekend at the fairgrounds with rides games and fair food but emphasizes agriculture. Highlights include horses cattle sheep goats swine poultry rabbits and pigeons with 4 H projects crafts photography and foods. The grandstand features rodeo on Thursday and Friday and a demolition derby tonight at 8 while a 4 H horse show is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Volunteers and 4 H participants receive praise for a strong community event.
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Perot Prepares Reform Party Run Behind Lamm in 1996
The Reform Party narrows its presidential field as Ross Perot trails former Colorado Governor Dick Lamm. Analysts say Perot seeks spotlight over movement while Lamm offers a stronger chance to build a viable third party alternative.
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Brownback Arrogance Shapes Senate Bid in Kansas Primary
The piece argues Sam Brownback, elected in 1994 and sworn in 1995, now seeks the Senate. It cites campaign manager Kensinger urging large crowds and media in the August 6 GOP primary against Sheila Frahm. It contrasts Brownback’s Washington tenure with Frahm’s small-town Kansas focus and calls Brownback arrogant after 18 months with Newt Gingrich.
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Guest Editorial Variety Reflected in Reader Opinions
Editorials from guest writers present a range of viewpoints for readers. The Herald notes that views expressed do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's official stance or editor.
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Week in Oddities Highlights Steak Knife Antics and Royal Laughs
The Herald recaps bizarre events from the week. Bruce Walker of the New England Patriots injured by a steak knife in a grocery lot after a failed knife toss. he blamed reporters for mischaracterizing him. Chuck and Di Windsor face royal decline as the monarchy’s relevance is questioned, while a Missouri father is charged after mowing through his son’s bedroom carpet in an early morning dispute over lawn duties.
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Government contact list for Kansas officials
A compiled contact directory for U S Senator Sheila Frahm Nancy Kassebaum Sam Brownback Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state lawmakers in Topeka and Washington D C with phone numbers and addresses for inquiries and official business.
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Leaflet ban over jury nullification court case debated
AP reports on jury nullification advocacy by the Fully Informed Jury Association and Leaflets distributed at courthouses to urge jurors to ignore laws. San Diego authorities barred leaflets near county courthouses with federal and appeals court backing. Supreme Court review requested on free speech versus interference concerns.
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Wall Street Warnings Echo From My Elders' Tales
A narrator recalls family gossip from the Great Crash era about stock bets and easy streets. He notes elders warned against Wall Street, while a stranger on LaSalle Street debunks panic myths, arguing markets shift on paper and the rich endure, ending with a joke about an uncle who was committed.
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