Local United Way in Kansas Defends Frugal, Clean Drive
Editorial notes Franklin County supporters need not fear waste as national United Way faces revelations of nepotism and lavish spending. It credits local campaigns for raising 83 334 dollars for 15 agencies, surpassing goal by 7300, and calls for the national board to resign.
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Ome
United Way
Kansas
National
United Way of America
Franklin County
Franklin County United Way
Guest Opinion: Editorials Present Varied Viewpoints
A guest opinion note explains that guest editorials provide diverse perspectives for readers and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. It highlights the editorial platform as a space for varied viewpoints within the newspaper.
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Herald
AARP backs intangibles tax idea in Kansas debate
The AARP Kansas committee urged lawmakers to enact a statewide intangibles tax, arguing it would be fairer than current property taxes since it would tax investment earnings. The piece notes Hutchinson once abandoned the tax, leading to higher property taxes and calls for re evaluation with AARP input.
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AARP
Topeka
State Legislative Committee of
Kansas
American Association of Retired Persons
Hutchinson
The
Hutchinson News
Readers urged to sign letters and provide address
Editors welcome signed letters with writer’s address and telephone number for verification. Unsigned submissions will not be published to ensure accountability and accuracy in community discourse.
Commentary on Franklin County schools through 19th century
The piece recounts Richmond and Princeton School Districts origins in 1869 to 1870, noting railroad ties to school growth. It mentions John C. Richmond’s town, early classes in Richmond with teacher LaCretia Brown, and a 1937 interview by C. E. Kelsey. It also cites the first railroad tax in Franklin County from 1869.
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Jim Hitch
Richmond School
John C. Richmond
Kansas Souther
Richmond
LaCretia Brown
Bryan Walker Place
C.E. Kelsey
Franklin County
Hanway
Princeton
Park and Main
Kansas Southern Railroad
Ottawa
Ohio City
Edith Waddle
Franklin County Superintendent of Schools
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston
Lawrence
Don’t feel good get busy in 1992 campaign canards
A critique of political canards ahead of the 1992 election argues that claims of a definitive Cold War victory and U S superpower status are myths. It warns voters against delusion, urges action, and stresses recognizing real problems without comfort narratives.
Contact details for U S government officials and representatives
A list of contact information for major figures including President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington D C 20500 State government through eGov Joan Finney Topeka KS 66612 and multiple senators and representatives with addresses in Washington DC and Topeka KS including Sen Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum Rep Dick Nichols State Rep George Teatarden State Sen Dave Webb and State Rep Walker Hendrix with phone numbers provided for each entry.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
eGov
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
eSen
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
Washington
D.C
George Teatarden
S Statehouse
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