Editorial: taxpayers subsidize college athletics too much
The editorial argues that money for college sports is a burden on taxpayers and students alike. It contends universities recruit talent for athletics more than academics, urging funding to be shifted to ticket-based support rather than broad subsidies.
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Kansas Regents Universities
Caddies no sweat for Arkansas folks
A narrator recalls visiting Arkansas with Gov Bill Clinton and host Ol Bud at a Ozarks fishing camp. The piece blends travel, humor, and vivid road trip antics including a night drive, a rattler encounter, and fond memories of Manhattans, before ending with plans for another trip in the fall.
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Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Ol’ Bud
O' Bud
Ozarks
Rush Street
Chicago
Sleepy Hollows
Bud
Commentators argue county attorney race in Franklin County
Candidates tout experience and dedication in a heated campaign. Bezek argues for full time service and trial expertise with Walter Wright touted as lacking trial background and private conflicts. Voters are urged to choose the candidate best suited to handle civil matters, appeals, and daily county needs.
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Bob Bezek
Franklin County
Berek
Larry Wright
Wright
Kansas Court of Appeals
Kansas Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Bezek
City of
Ottawa
Terri
Sarah Beth
Franklin County Bar Association
Contact details for government representatives and local concerns
A reader lists contact addresses for President Bush Gov Finney Sen Dole Sen Kassebaum Rep Nichols and state lawmakers. The letter critiques educators hours and professional status, opposes a demolition derby at fair time, and suggests local entertainment options and notes grocery stores supplying carts.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
Washington
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stilwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
It's Your Quarter community feedback and issues
Readers share concerns about cart left in parking spaces and difficult access for the elderly and disabled. Complaints cover poor demolition derby PA system, need for better Ottawa storefronts and sidewalks, car rental delays, mailbox pin loss, and requests for larger post boxes. Readers invite further dialogue via phone.
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Sheriff's Office
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Mound City
Vowborn
Wal-Mart
Lawrence
Post Office
Dave McBride
McBride