Kansans told to boot check-bouncers at ballot box
Jim Hitch rails at Kansas representatives over habitual bad checks in the House bank. Pat Roberts Dan Glickman Jim Slattery Jan Myers Dick Nichols cited for overdrafts while supporters claim reform. Voters urged to remember these names in November and remove them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kansas
Pat Roberts
Dodge City
Dan Glickman
Wichita
Special House Bank
Jim Slattery
Dtopeka
Slattery
Jan Myers
Overland Park
Dick Nichols
R-Mcpheron
House Bank
Congress
Jim Hitch
Save the Lookout Could Become A Historical Landmark
Guest opinion urges preserving John Brown's Lookout on the eight tract ridge near Miami County Airport. It recalls the hill as Civil War era sentry point and popular overlook and proposes saving the summit as a landmark or turning the entire 28 acres into a rural park with fundraising, grants, and tax-advantaged donations. The landowner supports exploring county historical society involvement and a historical circuit from John Brown's Cabin in Osawatomie.
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John Brown
Miami County
Missouri
John Lyder
County Historical Society
Osawatomie
Lane and Wellsville Schools in Franklin County History
A Georgetown of early Franklin County schooling traces Lane District 20 founded before 1864 with rock schools and a 3000 dollar stone building. Wellsville District 1, organized around 1860, shows a pubic school at home, later a Main Street building and 1870s teacher rules. Details cover post offices, population, and the Lane Advance newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Lane School
Lane
Pottawatomice
Rock
Jarit Industries
Kansas
Mildred (Carter) Higdon
Pomona
Hanway
Kansas State Gazetteer
Shermanville
Avondale
Lane Advance
Franklin County Superintendent of Schools
Wellsville
Mary Adams
Rock Creek
Superintendent of Schools
Upson
Martin
Main Street
Buck the buck big money dominates elections
A reader letter laments the influence of money in politics, arguing campaigns are won by the richest backers rather than merit. The writer suggests big money can back any candidate, mentions Ross Perot as a potential independent run, and criticizes politicians for mismanagement. Signed by ARTHUR SEYLER of 1012 N Cedar.
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Ross Perot
Arthur Seyler
N. Cedar
Government contact list for Kansas and federal officials
A compiled notice provides addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at the White House, Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka, Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, D C, Representatives Dick Nichols and Walker Hendrix in Washington and Kansas, and State officials George Teagarden and Dave Webb with Topeka and Stillwell locations and telephone numbers. The list enables constituents to reach federal and state representatives.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
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Mr. Grant
J.W. Grant
Board of Education
Salem Hall School
Anna Christy
Alma Christy
Alberta Dale
Grace Metz
Ethel Shelton
Lorene Kathermire
Katie Adamson
LeLoup
Bob Hopkins
Arthur Jones
Elvira (Ruiz
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