Editorial Creationism in Topeka Board Fight
An editorial laments Kansas state Board of Education battles over evolution versus creationism. It argues for keeping evolution taught, condemns carving education into local choices, criticizes the board for ideological fights and suggests abolishing the board in favor of a governor appointed panel or secretary of education.
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State Board of Education
Kansas
Scott Hill
R-Abilene
Emergency war bill size clashes with budget rules
South County Journal notes a 15 billion emergency spending bill passed by House and Senate negotiators, expanding funding beyond Clinton's request. Provisions include 11.8 billion for the Yugoslav war, 1 billion for Central American hurricane relief, and 556 million for farm relief, funded by the Social Security surplus.
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Kent
Wash
House
Senate
Congress
Dennis Hastert
Hastert
Trent Lott
Central America
Yugoslavia
Clinton
Salina
Reader Forum on Grave Shepherd Hooks Theft
A reader pleads to the thief who has stolen shepherd hooks from a family grave. The writer calls the act sick and ongoing, noting a prior theft and a third could bring harsher consequences. The note stresses the family will endure but warns the thief that they know who they are.
Reader Forum submissions sought for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions must be under 500 words and sent to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 1045 Cedar, Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com.
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NATO at 50 A cautious defence of the alliance
F R Duplantier recounts Alexander Haig's reflections on NATO's dubious start in 1949 and its survival through Cold War trials. He notes internal doctrinal battles, limits on automatic engagement, and the need for measured use of force while preserving democratic coalitions.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Alexander Haig
NATO
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France
Germany
Atlantic
Red Army
Stalin
Foreign Policy Research Institute
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Soviet Union
Bosnia
America’s Future
Retiring newsman Lew Ferguson epitomizes old-school journalism
Lew Ferguson retires after 29 years as The Associated Press chief correspondent in Topeka, a career spanning teletype era to computers. The event drew Kansas politicians and journalists who praised his fairness, balance, and dedication to state government reporting amid a changing media landscape.
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Oklahoma
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Topeka
University of Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Lew Ferguson
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al Kaline
Latrell
Madame Defarges
Capital Plaza Hotel
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Bill Graves
Pat Roberts
Nancy Kassebaum Baker
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