Court bans invocations at graduation and church-state debate
A column critiques the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding church state separation in public schools and its impact on graduation prayers. The author notes the 5-4 decision, President Bush's view, and the futility of nonsectarian prayers to satisfy diverse beliefs while suggesting a moment of silence as a possible alternative. Jim Hitch 1993 reflection.
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One Cape Girardeau burglar pleads guilty for dozen crimes
Roger Ashby a 41 year old cleaning service owner confessed to burglarizing 60 businesses driven by a crack habit. He pled guilty to one count of burglary ending a long city crime wave though police say his conviction could curb similar thefts nationwide.
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Dime a Time Complaints Open New Herald Feature
Reader letters critique cable TV gaps and storm coverage and mock media bias. A high school graduation anecdote contrasts pomp with dignity, while praise and confusion greet Beakman and Jax experiments inspiring a family eyebrow bet.
Dole Nixon visit stirs Kansas memories and questions
TOPEKA remembers the Nixon appearance in Wichita as former Senator Bob Dole faced a tough 1974 campaign with Bill Roy. Roy suggests Nixon’s Kansas stop may reveal arrogance or a bid to rehabilitate an old ally, while Roy notes Nixon’s historic role and unanswered denials. Nixon drew a sellout crowd and remains a controversial figure in Kansas politics.
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Clarifying rails-to-trails plan for Ottawa lola corridor
The Ottawa lola rails-to-trails plan is defended with points on scenery, safety, liability, land ownership, and history. It notes 17 miles of 50 scenic, oak hickory forest, prairie wildflowers, low fire risk, and minimal accident risk with ATV ban. It cites federal land grants, 1870 construction bonds, and the Marais des Cygnes bridge as key access.
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