Democrats seek gubernatorial candidate to spark 1998 debate
The Colby Free Press discusses how Democrats face a June 10 candidacy deadline with little appetite to challenge GOP front runners Bill Graves or David Miller. It questions the party’s willingness to spend time and money to push important issues and maintain a centrist dialogue in a polarized race.
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Guest editorials offer a range of reader opinions
Editorial page notes indicate guest pieces present diverse viewpoints and that expressed views may not reflect The Herald's official stance. The disclaimer emphasizes that opinions belong to contributors, not the newspaper staff.
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Government contact details for federal and state officials
A list of contact information for President Bill Clinton, U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryun, and Gov. Bill Graves, with White House, Washington D C, Topeka and Overland Park addresses, plus phone numbers, faxes, and a House homepage.
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S.E. Quincy
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Time's passage marks a mother's shifting bond with son
A Lawrence columnist recalls eighteen years of motherhood from birth through high school graduation. Vivid memories span late nights, firsts, shared play, and the growing distance as her son becomes a man. A carved oak wall clock on Mother's Day mirrors the inevitable, bittersweet passage of time.
Tomorrow’s Joy The Mother’s Gentle Growth Mindset
A daughter recalls her mother's nightly habit of promising tomorrow to spark hope. She now tucks in her own children with small, attainable joys, emphasizing ordinary days over grand plans. The piece celebrates modest daily moments as lasting sources of happiness and resilience.
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Jacquelyn Mitchard
Arboretum
Seven-point plan to return safety through punishment
The author argues for drastic measures to curb crime, proposing abolition of probation and parole, short jail terms for minor offenses, no time off for good behavior, rebranding corrections facilities, no rehabilitation, equal justice for all, and death or life without parole for third felons. The plan emphasizes hard discipline, isolation, and punitive, deterrent-focused policies.
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