Kansas Editorial Urges College Admission Standards Reform
The Kansas editorial argues state universities should adopt qualified admissions tied to a high school curriculum and exam scores to protect fiscal viability. It notes open admissions are unique to Kansas and warns against entitlements from poor preparation, urging early guidance for students on required preparation. It cites David E. Shulenburger and calls for informing Kansas students of needed preparation this year.
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Kansas
David E. Shulenburger
Pete
No kidding fighting presidents and wartime feats
A Treasury of White House Tales by Webb Garrison notes George Bush flew 58 missions in World War II and survived four plane crashes. Gerald Ford fought in the South Pacific with ten battles in World War II. James Madison was wounded in the Revolution. Abraham Lincoln spent 80 days in the Black Hawk War. Andrew Jackson was a prisoner at age 13 in the Revolution.
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George Bush
Gerald Ford
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Bush
White House
Webb Garrison
Rutledge Hill Press
Voice of experience on quitting smoking and city cleanliness
A caller shares long smoking history and cessation success, stressing health gains and absence of odor. The piece notes Franklin County Health Department findings on second hand smoke, including thousands of deaths and child infections, urging Ottawa to consider a city ordinance banning smoking in public buildings to curb health costs.
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Franklin County Health Department
the Herald
It's Your Quarter Community Forum Notes on Local Issues
Readers question liquor licenses near youth spaces, school zoning fairness, and teen activities. The piece urges non smokers to speak, praises The Live Oak Band, and invites input via a Community forum call line. It references Rhonda Trueblood's disappearance and local parking concerns at downtown sites.
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Williamsburg
Rhonda Trueblood
Timberlake
Rostenkowski and Clinton in Chicago Ward Politics
An observer ta lints about Dan Rostenkowski and President Clinton touring Wright College in Chicago to bolster a primary bid. The piece decries political theater, notes Rostenkowski’s power and vulnerabilities, and ends with a coy vote preference between Clinton backing and the unnamed opponent.
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United States
Cheers
Dan Rostenkowski
Chicago
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Ways and Means
Joe
Danny
Prince Danny
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Richard M. Daley
Chicago Tribune
Midwest
Clinton
Arkansas
Cullerton Clan
Public initiative in Kansas urged by Governor Finney
Governor Finney champions public initiative, arguing it empowers Kansans and shields against special interests. She says voters deserve a direct voice, highlights term limits, a tax cap, and the ability to overturn bad laws. Citizens are urged to contact officials to support a vote.
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Gov Finney
Gov. Finney
Finney
Kansas
Public Initiative
Pate Power AG
Ottawa Bowling Association thanks supporters for successful tourney
The Ottawa Men's Bowling Association extends gratitude to all who helped run and prize the City Bowling Tournament at Heartland Lanes. Gratitude goes to Grant and Jo Pluess for organizing, local businesses for prizes, and the Tournament Committee for advertising and awards. Sixty? one scores and 91 games were noted as highlights, with 200 series among many bowlers.
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Ottawa Men’s Bowling Association
Grant & Jo Pluess
Heartland Lanes
Horseshoe Cafe
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Country Mart
Ottawa Co-Op
Town and Country
Pizza Hut
Ramsey Printing
CMI
Hasty's Enterprises
Ramsey
Jeff White
Steve Miner
Tim Hepner
Fowler
Lorne White
Brian Roller
Cliff Baker
Rick Smith
John Clark
Leo Pyle
Grant Pluess
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