Western Kansas urges balanced court staffing in state plan
The piece argues against shifting judges from rural to eastern Kansas under a one judge per county rule. It emphasizes eastern needs are real but warns against burdening western residents. It calls for a plan that increases total judges statewide without shifting load, citing pride in local efficiency.
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Kansas Justice Initiative Commission
Guest editorials offer readers a variety of opinions
Editorial notes state that guest pieces present diverse viewpoints and may not reflect The Herald's official stance. Readers are reminded that opinions shown are those of the contributors rather than the newspaper's editors or staff.
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Government Contacts Go A government outreach list and contacts
A compiled directory of national and Kansas state officials with addresses and phone numbers. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House 1400 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and local offices for U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryun as well as Gov Bill Graves and Attorney General Carlo Stavell with multiple Topeka and district addresses and numbers.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Federal Office
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannan
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House.gov
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carlo Stavell
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Subway Terrors From Kansas To New York City
Vickie Hull, a Lawrence based columnist, recounts a claustrophobic, chaotic subway ride in New York. She rides with a nervous guide, endures a crowded car, encounters a drug troubled passenger, and questions the system as taxis stay pricey.
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New York City
Nyc
Land of No Return
Allis Chalmers
Kansas
NYC Subway
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Clark for Congress in Kansas 2nd district primary
Letter writer endorses Jim Clark over Wes Miller in the Democratic primary. Clark, a Vietnam veteran and businessman, is praised for balanced policy, defense understanding, and constitutional stewardship, while questioning Miller’s ultraconservative proposals and alignment. Rick Fulton of Pittsburg urges voters to back Clark.
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Jim Clark
Wes Miller
Hiawatha
Miller
Clark
America
Congress
Jim Ryan
Kansas
U.S. Congress
Rick Fulton
Pittsburg
Right to bear arms debated in self defense challenge
A persuasive piece argues Americans have a right to own firearms for self defense. It asserts police protection is limited, cites studies claiming gun use saves lives, and attacks gun control as dangerous to victims. The author condemns disarmament and endorses armed defense against intruders.
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Central Intelligence
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