Editorial Critique of the Silver-Haired Legislature in Kansas
The piece questions why Kansas taxpayers fund the Silver-Haired Legislature and suggests the group should cover its costs. It notes a 12000 dollar approximate taxpayer expense for Capitol usage and highlights the mock session by delegates from all 105 counties. Jim Hitch voices that while the group has political clout, funding should come from its own members.
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Legislative Coordinating Council
State Capitol
Jim Hitch
Stephan’s record fuels support for Kansas attorney general
The Emporia Gazette argues Stephan, despite personal troubles, is a strong attorney general. It cites his Kansas Supreme Court win over the Kansas Racing Commission and a $250,000 deposit forfeiture for a Sunflower dog-racing track. The piece notes advocates view him as a fighter for women’s protections and government transparency, with critics focusing on personal issues.
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Robert Stephan
Lore
Stephan
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Racing ‘Commission
Pittsburg
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Readers urged to sign letters with return address
A notice encourages readers to submit letters to the editor signed with a return address. It specifies that unsigned submissions are not accepted and stresses the importance of providing the writer’s address for publication. The guidance emphasizes accountability and local engagement.
Fouts School Remembered in Franklin County Tea Party
Commentary recalls Fouts School District 37 in Ottawa, organized 1867, with details on founders, fires, consolidations, and locations. Notes long community ties, family memory, and that the building became a residence after closing in 1961, with about 70 teachers over its history.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Fouts
Alice (Fouts) Maxwell
Jacob
Nancy Fouts
Maxwell Farm
Latimer
15Th and Main
Ottawa
Princeton
Perry Potter
Cyril E. Reznicek
College Not a Gatekeeper for All Fulfilling Work
A Washington Labor Department view provocatively questions the link between college and job fit. It argues many graduates take nonprofessional roles while firms pay more for degrees, challenging the notion that college equally prepares for all careers and urging learning for its own sake, not merely money.
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Labor Department
Washington
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Quayle reassessed as threats loom and duties expand
In a lively exchange, Grobnik concedes Dan Quayle's value amid debate on his role. They joke about asteroid risk, UFOs, and odd tasks, teasing potential roles for Quayle beyond the vice presidency while noting Bush may assign him new duties.
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Grobnik
Bush
Robert Edford
Pat Sajak
Quayle
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