Bowden Resigns from Kansas House to Lead State Activities
Rick Bowden 46 resigns after nine years as Democrat representative. On July 1 he becomes assistant executive director for the state high school activities association in Topeka. Bowden, noted for school finance and education advocacy, departs a career marked by passion for youth and educational programs.
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Rick Bowden
Goddard
Kansas
Bowden
House of Representatives
Topeka
State High School Activities Association
House
Statehouse
Senate
Joe Harder
Moundridge
Victims' rights debated in Kansas editorials
Excerpts from Kansas editorials discuss victims' rights, concerns about state guidelines, and the push for better care and elder services. The clippings reflect criticism of current processes, questions about enforcement, and calls for consistent protections across settings.
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Kansas Department of Health
senioKss
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NO KIDDING by Karl A Van Asselt
A World Features Syndicate piece debunks common Bible myths listing five examples such as the three wise men, Jonah, the forbidden fruit, Methuselah, and Christ’s birth timing with Ruth Baker noted as Nashville contributor.
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Karl A. van Asselt
Bethlehem
Jonah
Methuselah
Christ
World Features Syndicate
Ruth Baker
Nashville, Tenn
Spectator Ticket Theory Tries to Reboot Health Care
A columnist proposes an absurd plan to move surgeries to sports arenas selling tickets to spectators. He imagines experts in heart surgery trained like fans, driving costs down through stadium markets, with ads and perks, while noting the impracticality and risks of such pay TV style health care.
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National Basketball Association
Orlando Magic
George
University of Florida
Florida
NBA
America
Sharp, Scalpel, and Associates
Pardner
Pentagon
CNN
Roy Rogers
Cincinnati
Tentan Arena
Letters to the Editor Attacks ACLU as Anti Christian Liberals Union
A reader contends the ACLU opposes religion and promotes secularism, citing policies on pornography, movie ratings, religious tax exemptions, and drug legalization. The letter criticizes founder Roger Baldwin and ACLU leadership, arguing the First Amendment is misinterpreted as freedom from worship.
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ACLU
Anti-Christian Liberals Union
American Civil Liberties Union
Ids Bette Ihtendrensit
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
U.S.A
Roger Baldwin
Harvard University
Congress
City rings and handgun debate echoed in letters
A reader praises two letters from last week on city service and gun safety. The first supports public servants avoiding favors, while the second, Muriel Speich, condemns handgun deaths. The letter cites a 19th century remark about America remaining great if it stays good.
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Plaud
Muriel Speich
Herald
United States
America
Community Dialogue Letters Show Frustrations and Newsroom Debate
Readers vent about road funding tax issues NAFTA and immigration policy, plus complaints about event access and a school graduation dress code. A caller praises Sheriff’s officer and criticizes county officials over road and bridge debt and safety disputes. Send comments to Sets Your Quarter at 242-4700 with time restrictions.
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