Editorial applauds commission for open selection process
The city commission resolved a deadlock over a new member, withdrawing Burnett from contention to back Jim Welch after Cal Lantis resigned to join the Kansas Department of Commerce. The process, though tense, involved public applications and a forum, restoring full strength to the panel and earning praise for public engagement.
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Illiam Burnett
E. 6Th
Burnett
Cal Lantis
Kansas Department of Commerce
Jim Welch
S. Elm
Welch
Lantis
Commission
Vote Yes on the $1 check off for presidential funds
The editorial urges taxpayers to allow a $1 voluntary check off to fund national campaigns. It explains allocations: two thirds to general elections, a quarter to primaries, rest to conventions. It notes eligibility rules for matching funds and reporting requirements, while warning about influence and misused funds.
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Feds
U.S
Lola
Brain power tale of Dr Ben Carson rise from bottom to top
A reader recounts a TV documentary about Dr Ben Carson a Johns Hopkins brain surgeon. It highlights his fifth grade struggles and his mother limiting TV to two or three programs weekly while mandating two library books weekly with written reports.
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Ben Carson
Rams
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Maryland
Balance and Power of the Press in Kansas
The Salina Journal letter argues newspapers today lack influence to drive reform despite investigative reporting on highway contracting and private influence. It recalls Hearst and Pulitzer era crusades, notes fragmented editorial policies, and calls for a return to printing truth to empower change.
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Salina Journal
Harris Group
America
Harris News Service
Mike Shields
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Press
Harris
William
Randolph Hearst
Joseph Pulitzer
Hearst
Hutchinson News
Lost Boundaries and Lost Boundaries Worldviews
A reflective essay traces shifting racial and national boundaries in late 20th century America. It cites Lost Boundaries, debates over assimilation, and global population movements, noting the irony of white supremacist rhetoric while celebrating global diversity and cultural change.
Red Cross Bloodmobile Seeks Boost for Franklin County
Local appeal urges residents of Franklin County to donate at the Ottawa blood drive on Tuesday March 17 from noon to 5 30 p m at Faith Lutheran Church 316 E 12th Donors 17 or older 110 lbs in good health needed O positive most used but all types welcome The process takes 1 1 2 hours and snacks are provided as volunteers greet donors Gift of Life sentiment marked by St Patrick s Day celebration and thanks from JANIE SMITH Princeton
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Red Cross
Franklin County
Ottawa
Faith Lutheran
E. 12Th
Janie Smith
Princeton
Kansas House debates abortion bill 2778
Letter writer warns that House Bill 2778 would set a dangerous precedent by recognizing a right to abortion. He supports restrictions on viable-fetus abortions but opposes the bill’s core allowance of unrestricted abortion on demand and lack of parental consent, urging defeat. He cites scripture and reason to oppose abortion rights.
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Tam
House of Representatives
Kansas House of Representatives
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