Milburn Stone Museum move sparks Kansas editorial ire
Editorial derides moving the Milburn Stone Museum from Kansas to Los Angeles. Milburn Stone known as Doc Adams on Gunsmoke died at 75, with the 300 memorabilia pieces tied to his Kansas ties and St Mary of the Plains College. Stone's widow prefers the Gene Autry museum in LA, prompting a clash over Kansas heritage and regional pride.
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Dodge City
California
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Matt Dillion
St. Mary of the Plains College
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Jane Stone
Hutchinson
Los Angeles
Boston
Guest Opinion Editorial Note Appears in Herald
A reader guidance note explains that guest editorials represent individual views and not necessarily the Herald’s official stance. The statement clarifies the power of guest contributions to present diverse opinions within the newspaper.
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Rail bed to become linear park boosts Anderson County tourism
A 50 mile abandoned Santa Fe rail line from Ottawa to Iola may become a linear park under Kansas Wildlife and Parks funding. The project mirrors Missouri's Katy Trail, drawing hikers and cyclists and reviving nearby towns with new seasonal shops. Federal highway funds of 6 million dollars annually for six years through KDOT will aid development, likely as 80/20 grants. Local leaders convened to explore tourism potential and related opportunities.
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Iola
Kansas Departent of Wildlife and Parks
Anderson County
Missouri
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Boonville
St. Louis
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Kansas Department of Transportation
The Hitching Post Reflections On Home Projects
A humorous diary of a man and his wife debating cabinet refinishing. He recalls attempting a one day job, envies her ability to cope with long projects, and muses on finishing without satisfaction. The piece contrasts male quick gratification with female tolerance for clutter and lasting work.
Privatization Craze Expands Beyond Public Assets
The piece critiques privatization as a mainstream Republican idea. It cites Dan Quayle proposing selling LAX, Iowa State University’s TV station sale, and a Nashville plan for private K-12 schools. It warns of public subsidy, tax funds flowing to private profit, and the erosion of public institutions.
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Daley
Iowa
State Board of Regents
Iowa State University
Regents
Iowa State
ABC
Board of Regents
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