War on Terror or War of Hype in Reese's View
Charley Reese argues America's anti terror campaign is overblown and unfocused. He questions official tallies of al Qaida, critiques congressional war authority, FOIA abuses, and FBI practices. He warns real dangers lie in policy flaws, inequality, and global poverty rather than troop mobilization.
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Graves says Ad Astra statue to crown Kansas Statehouse dome
Gov Bill Graves commits $700000 to a 20 foot tall statue of a Kansan Indian with bow drawn toward the sky, despite a tight budget and tax pressure. He argues the project reflects Kansas resolve, noting a 100 year rule and a four year old agreement with sculptor Richard Bergen.
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Ottawa City ends curbside limb pickup policy change
Residents learn the city no longer collects storm felled limbs on curbs altering service after an May 14 Ottawa Herald article titled Sorry, no brush fairy. City employees Andy Haney and Tom Yahl quoted as confirming the new rule affecting piles from May 6 and May 8 storms and causing hardship for many.
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Veterans honor at Munasi Indian cemetery in Chippewa
On Saturday May 12 ten men from Garnett American Legion post 48 and VFW post 6397 visited the Munasi Indian cemetery in Chippewa. They arrived around 3:30 p.m. after awaiting a church service, sat on tombstones out of habit, and one man complained about sitting on his father's stone. Three of the visitors are over 80. The group does not charge for the service but accepts donations, and the writer questions returning.
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Political contact directory for Kansas and national officials
A trimmed list of political figures and offices including President George Bush in Washington DC, U S Sen Sam Brownback, Pat Roberts, U S Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Graves, State Sen Robert Tyson, State Rep Ralph Tanner, State Rep Bil Feyerborn with office addresses in Topeka and Washington DC and phone numbers.
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Leather shop teaches lessons of craftsmanship
In Wamego Kansas John A Lyon owner of John's Shoe and Saddle Repair crafts a belt harness for flag bearing. The Navy veteran uses leather bending skills to shape skirt leather into a belt with a flag staff cap. Customers drop in amid horses and leather goods as Lyon guides his son Matt through projects.
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