Dole Age Issue in Presidential Race Highlights Health
John D. Montgomery notes that Bob Dole turning 73 emphasizes age as a factor in the race. While Dole shows strong health and stamina, concerns linger about sustaining mental sharpness and physical vigor through a possible two terms, comparing with Reagan’s later years.
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Koch Crime Commission aims to reduce juvenile crime in Kansas
Kansas pioneer Bill Koch and his seven year old son survived a 1993 Wichita gang shooting near the Fourth of July. He funds a multimillion dollar private crime commission that studies root causes of juvenile crime and compares approaches globally. Critics say it avoids quick fix rhetoric and tax funded pandering.
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Guest editorials offer readers a spectrum of views
The Herald notes guest editorials present diverse opinions and are not necessarily endorsed by the newspaper's editor. Readers are invited to consider the perspectives as part of public discourse.
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Readers Forum guidelines for submissions policy
Opinions of readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
Image of politics fades as voters shrug at campaigns
A Kansas political column argues campaigns rely on image over substance. Voters show little interest in issues, preferring televised ads and polished personalities. The piece notes ads, family likeness, and moral promises shape voting more than policy details.
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U.S. Senate
Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compendium of contact details for national and state officials. It lists President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Sheila Frahm and Nancy Kassebaum, Rep. Sam Brownback, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state lawmakers with office addresses and phone numbers.
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Hart
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Topeka
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Washington, D.C
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Longworth House
Kansas Ave
Brownbak
House
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Burma sanctions create limited path for aid and reform
The Financial Times notes SLORC’s tightening grip in Burma, with limited Western sanction impact. ASEAN’s constructive engagement is seen as best leverage to open dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, while fears persist of drug reliance and China ties shaping the regime. Egypt opposes harsh sanctions on Sudan, urging regime accountability. The Daily Times covers Richard Lamm’s Reform Party bid and critiques his health care positions and rhetoric.
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Japan
China
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ASEAN
Lamm
Have you no drug shame Mr Clinton
A heated attack defending Colombia criticizes the Clinton administration for decertifying Colombia in the war on drugs and denying a visa to President Ernesto Samper. It cites Heritage Foundation data on drug enforcement cuts, rising drug use, and claims of double standards in U S policy.
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