Regents policy trip limits office run for KU supervisor
Editorial argues state law forces union civil service workers like Entrikin to resign to run for the Kansas House while unclassified staff may take unpaid leaves. Entrikin criticizes the policy as elitist and vows to seek legal change after election, urging equal treatment for all state employees.
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Eva Entrikin
University of Kansas
House of Representatives
Kansas Board of Regents
Guest Opinion: Editorials Offer Reader Varied Views
A Guest Opinion note explains that guest editorials provide a range of perspectives for readers and may not reflect The Herald's official stance. The column invites diverse viewpoints while clarifying editorial independence.
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Herald
Praire Village businessman avoids prison on plea deal
Kansas pension fund chair Michael Russell pleaded guilty to one felony count in a case tied to the loss of 65 million in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. Judge Terry Bullock placed him on three years probation and ordered 200 hours of community service after a plea bargain.
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Shawnee County
Russell
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Terry Bullock
Prairie Village
Hutchinson
Wichita
Profiles in Courage in a Green Moment
The author recalls a 1937 experience as a Kansas Legislature page at age 14 and contrasts it with later political work and reporting. He warns against Ross Perot and his electronic town hall approach, arguing it risks dictatorship by bypassing representative government and ignores the trade offs and compromises essential to democracy. He notes flaws like malapportionment and campaign finance but defends the need for repair rather than removal of representative systems.
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Kansas
Legisla
Tures
National
Washington
Ross Perot
George Bush
Texas
Perot
Congress
Nippani
Polk
Topeka
Sacrificing child in abortion drew reader letters
A reader laments abortion and the emotional cost to the child and society. The letter condemns picketing at Ransom Memorial Hospital and argues the child would bring joy to would be adoptive parents, stressing divine judgment and accountability. The writer acknowledges empathy but condemns the act.
Abortion debate in Franklin County spurs protests and policy talk
Tami Slankard argues for keeping abortion safe and legal amid local access issues and new gynecologist at Ransom Memorial Hospital. She criticizes protesters and pro life activists while highlighting health risks for women, HIV positive and drug dependent newborns, and urges maintaining choice against moralizing restrictions.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Proposal to Hire Randy Clark as Basketball Coach
A reader urges the school board to hire Randy Clark as basketball coach for one year. The writer cites traffic safety concerns on Cedar Street and praises Clark as a kind, nondemeaning teacher with strong knowledge of the students, arguing the move would benefit the district.
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Board of Education
Randy) Clark
Clark
Ottawa board hires Grover as new basketball coach
The Ottawa Board of Education voted Monday night to hire David Grover, formerly a teacher and coach at Erie High School, as the new basketball coach and social studies teacher. Readers are invited to share thoughts on community topics in the series Its Your Quarter by calling 242-4700.
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Ottawa Board of Education
David Grover
Erie High School
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