Editorial urges term limits to curb professional politicians
The Supreme Court refusal to hear a California term limit appeal leaves state limits in Colorado and Oklahoma intact and signals more votes on ballot measures nationwide. The piece argues seniority breeds unequal representation and incumbency dominance, urging citizen legislators who serve briefly and focus on solving problems rather than reelection.
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GOP teachers plan offers Kansas school funding shift
Kansas State Rep. Mike O Neal and 19 fellow Republicans unveiled a plan to reform school finance. The proposal keeps much of the current system but shifts reliance toward local income taxes and reduces property taxes, aiming for gradual local control and state equality in education.
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Mike O’neal
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O’ Neal
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LeLoup School and town life in Franklin County
Commentary on LeLoup School District 85 near Wellsville, founded 1879 with Cyrus Jenkins as first teacher. Recounted history includes the 1916 brick building, 1965 consolidation, teacher recollections, student names, surviving alumni, local trades, and the Woodsman Lodge Picnic that drew up to 10,000 attendees.
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Jim Hitch
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Wilma Higbie
Lou Young
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Scotty Crawford
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Brad Iey Seyler
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Kathy Houdashelt
Ronda Gumm
Leslie Crawford
Brenda Crawford
Debbie Garvin
Cathy Hopkins
Nita O'Dea
Virginia Hopkins
Jeannie Ledom
Esther Hopkins
Joe McCray
Dawna Gibson
Wyvonne
Gilbert) O’dea
Marjory Stewart
Laura Jean Baker
Iva Graybill
Mabel Nordyke
Ed Seyler
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Abortion Debate Rages As Voters Voice Fears
Bonnie Smith of Wichita reports on remarks by Teagarden Hendrix and Pat Ranson during Senate hearings. She contrasts fears of government overreach with cries from pro life advocates and notes criticism of pro choice stances. She cites the impact on women, unborn children, and private morality debates in a religious secular clash.
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Pat Ranson
Wichita
Senate, Federal and State Affairs Committee
Red China
Walker Hendrix
Ottawa
Teagarden
Hendrix
Bonnie Smith
N. Locust
Letter defending Branson and critique of fire coverage
A reader commends Gussie Branson for her March 9 letter defending principle, laments the mishandling of a fire at J.C. Penney, and objects to The Herald’s March 6 article listing Michael Branson’s misdemeanor convictions. He urges broader scrutiny of public records, warns against premature accusations, and calls for equal protection under the law in Franklin County.
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J.C. Penney
Herald
Michael Branson
Franklin County
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