Wright Emerges As GOP Hope In Kansas Second District
In eastern Kansas the 2nd District seeks a successor to Sam Brownback. Republican candidates Cheryl Brown Henderson Jim Ryun and Doug Wright compete for the Aug. 6 primary with Topeka lawyer John Frieden as the sole Democrat. Wright, former mayor of Topeka, highlights economy education and crime as priorities.
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Sam Brownback
House
Bob Dole
Kansas
GOP
Cheryl Brown Henderson
Topeka
Jim Ryun
Jefferson County
Doug Wright
John Frieden
Wright
Ryun
Henderson
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Washburn University
Congress
Department of Education
John D. Montgomery
Settlement Ends Ottawa Gag Order On Pretrial Publicity
Sachse backs down from a gag order on law enforcement and prosecutors after Ottawa and the state AG settle. The order had sought to curb pretrial publicity to protect defendants' rights, but effectively limited public reporting on arrests and drug busts. The settlement dissolves the order and restores the public’s right to know.
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Sachse
Ottawa
State Attorney General
Supreme Court
Franklin County
Larry Wright
Rex Bowling
Jeff Herrman
Wright
Herrman
Paula Ellis
Esse County
Thomas
We All Must Face Responsibility for Our Lives
A columnist argues Americans resemble Jonah running from responsibility. Personal choices, family stability, and time with children are pivotal. Money cannot substitute love or morals. focus on character, not government blame, to fix deficits and crime.
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Onah
God
Jonah
Dave Gardner
Reader Forum Endorsement Sparks Local Debate over Frahm
The reader condemns editor Montgomery for backing Sheila Frahm for Senate, arguing conservative values and party shifts. The letter criticizes past editorial changes and warns readers about perceived out of touch stances, urging support for Sam Brownback as a dependable Republican.
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Montgomery
Big City
Kansas
Sheila Frahm
Bob Dole
Republican Party
Ronald Reagan
House of Representatives
Senate
Newt Gingrich
Gov. Graves
United States of America
Mr. Montgomery
Nancy Kassebaum
Ms. Kassebaum
Sam Brownback
Primary election letter deadline set for Thursday 5 p.m
The deadline for submitting letters relating to Tuesday's primary election is 5 p.m. Thursday. No such letters will be published after Saturday.
Self-Revelation and Marrakech Trip Sparks Parental Dilemma
A West Coast friend Sarah plans an eight week Marrakech journey to seek self realization, sparking a columnist’s reflections on motherhood, sacrifice, and the search for meaning. The piece contrasts exotic travel with staying home to care for children, arguing fulfillment can be found at home. Local ties, personal anecdotes, and pop culture references shape the debate on self discovery and parenting duties.
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Marrakech
Sarah
West Coast
Morocco
B.C
Atrician
Mother Theresa
Agadir
Dorothy
Land of Oz
Government contact list for Kansas representatives and officials
A compiled contact slate for U.S. senators Sheila Frohm and Nancy Kassebaum, Rep. Sam Brownback, and state officials in Topeka. Includes addresses in Washington, D.C. and Topeka with phone numbers for each office and key departments such as the attorney general and insurance commissioner.
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U.S
Sheila Frohm
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Kansas Ave
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sabelius
Southwest 9Th
Correction on Editorial Endorsement Misstate Frahm Pro-Life
The Herald apologizes for an editor error in Monday's opinion page stating that Senator Sheila Frahm is pro life. She is in fact pro choice.
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Sheila Frahm
the Herald
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Ould Huri
U.S. House
Bill Fevarborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
State Capitol
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