Its Your Quarter callers share workplace and library views
Readers discuss job applications, hiring reliability, welfare issues, and library access. They praise McGruff policing, praise doors and parking at a proposed library site, and invite more input by calling 242 4700 during specified hours.
Salina vote sparks clash over school funding power
A Salina district vote against a local option budget hike signals a shift in school funding power, risking further state centralization. Analysts warn ongoing budget variability across Kansas districts could undermine the Finance Formula, heightening perceived educational inequality and prompting statewide legal and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kansas City
Topeka
Spying games and Cold War habits in U S politics
The text argues that spying between nations is ongoing and not limited to Cold War foes, praising Russia for reacting calmly to a CIA spy case while criticizing Clintonites for overreacting. It cites Pollard and Iran Israel incidents, notes persistent counterintelligence flaws, and insists nations act in self interest rather than forging permanent alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA
United States
Russia
Clinton
Central Intelligence Agency
KGB
U.S
Jonathan Pollard
National Security Agency
Israel
Iran
United
China
FBI
Washington
Respondent challenges Elsie Flory on school mill levies
A Franklin County reader defends the school board and questions Flory's assertions about mill levies, state funds, and Pomona project results. He cites past levy figures from 1983 to 1984, 1989 and 1990, discusses legislative changes, and defends his community involvement while addressing criticisms of his performance and personal life. He emphasizes accountability to taxpayers, elderly on fixed incomes, and the broader district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Flory
State Board of Education
USD
Pomona
Flory
Mr. Montague
J.o.b
No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt early company names
Karl A Van Asselt discusses early corporate names including ABC TV RCA Blue Network Timex Waterbury Gulf Oil Guffey Sony Tokyo Telecommunications and General Foods General Seas. Birdseye founded entities and cross company mergers noted as World Features Syndicate source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC TV
RCA
Blue
Timex Watch Co
the Waterbury Watch Co
Gulf Oil
J.M. Guffey Petroleum Co
SONY
Tokyo Telecommunications
General Foods Corp
General Seafoods Corp
Clarence Birdseye
World Features Syndicate
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Karl A. van Asselt