Kansas governor race looms as Graves Sawyer vie in Aug 4 primary
Kansas voters face a pivotal August 4 primary. Governor Bill Graves touts a steady record and tax cuts, while Democrat Tom Sawyer argues for education and cross party cooperation. Conservative faction within the GOP backs David Miller, who questions Graves on abortion and taxation. Fred Phelps remains a minor candidate for governor.
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Kansas
Bill Graves
GOP
David Miller
Eudora
Wichita
Tom Sawyer
Fred Phelps
Graves
Sawyer
Miller
Phelps
Pays
Ottawa
Lawrence
House
Kansas House
John D. Montgomery
Last Day for Primary Letters to Editor Notice
The final date to submit letters to the editor about the primary election is Thursday July 30. The last publication date for such letters is August 1, with editorial space closing after that date.
Bryant Hardware and the Local Buying Ethos
In Arkansas City a family business Bryant Hardware embodies local buying values. The owners Alan and John Bryant keep old style service, stock specialty hardware, and offer personal repair guidance. The narrator recalls generous, promp t help during a major pipe leak and explains the long term benefits of supporting neighborhood merchants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Alan and
John Bryant
Bryant Hardware
Arkansas City
Bryants
Hardware
Bryant’s
Bryant's
Alan
John
Ark City
Reader Letter Criticizes School Board Leadership in Ottawa
John M. Kruzel urges Ottawa school board members to lead by respectful, open governance rather than behind closed doors. He argues that legality alone does not ensure fairness or community trust and calls for accountability, resignation, recall, or re-election to restore confidence.
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Sam Sheldon
Ottawa
John M. Kruzel
Government Contacts for Citizens to Reach Officials
A list of political contacts including President Bill Clinton and several U S senators and representatives with White House and district office addresses in Washington and Topeka. It provides phone numbers and office locations for comments and inquiries. The details cover Clinton, Roberts, Brownback, Ryun, and local state offices in Kansas.
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Bill Clinton
White Housa
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Talaphone
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Corkson
E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Senate
Washington, D.C
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Val DeFever Advocated For State Education Panel
Letter from Dennis D. DePew of Neodesha urging voters in Kansas 9th District to support Val DeFever of Independence for the State Board of Education. He highlights her 24-year public education background, board service, testimony before committees, community ties, and commitment to Kansas public schools.
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Val
Board of Education
Val DeFever
Independence
Boe
S.E. Kansas
Kansas Association of School Boards
KASB
Independence Boe
State Board of Education
Special Education Advisory Council
Topeka
Steve DeFever
Kansas Public Education
Kansas Public Schools
Kansas
Dennis D. DePew
Neodesha
KNEA tactics criticized by former Kansas teacher
LaVerne K. Cole Gamell rebukes the Kansas National Education Association for urging members to switch parties to support Gov Graves and back, accusing the union of compromising principles. She cites a Harris News Service interview and laments impact on public schooling and voter trust.
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Kansas
KNEA
Graves
Harris News Service
Gov. Graves
Ottawa Herald
LaVerne K. Cole Gamell
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