Weather watch: spring storms prompt storm spotter prep
A Topeka National Weather Service briefing drew 125 attendees to learn storm readiness and how spotters provide real time reports. Kansas faces frequent tornadoes with speeds above 100 mph, urging basements, center room shelters, or ditches when storms threaten.
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Ottawa
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Midwest
Journalists Face Rule in POW Interviews for Rights
Le Monde notes a strict rule for reporting on American POWs with no interviews. It cites Geneva Convention protections against public curiosity and critiques Donald Rumsfeld for not granting POW status to Afghanistan captives, urging defense of war laws.
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Paris
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Afghanistan
Washington
Guest editorials present reader opinions additional voices
Readers are offered diverse opinions as guest editorials publish viewpoints not necessarily shared by The Herald or its editors. The note clarifies that opinions belong to contributors and not the newspaper.
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Kansas political contacts listing representatives and offices
A compiled directory of federal and state officials with office addresses in Washington and Topeka. Names include U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and state lawmakers Tyson Holland Feuerborn Humerickhouse Dreher.
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Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Brawckach
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
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Ryun
House
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State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Tom Holland
Holland
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Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Jon Humerickhouse
Humerickhauenddhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
My presidential candidate critique and endorsements
The writer lists political figures and bears candid judgments on Democratic candidates. Sen. Chris Dodd is mocked for publicly denying interest, while Bob Graham receives praise for wit and competence. Howard Dean is noted for anti war stance, and Edwards is dismissed as a slick trial lawyer. The piece blends personal opinions and recollections from Reese about Florida’s Graham.
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Dconn
Everest
New York City
Calcutta
Sen. Dodd
Carol Moseley Braun
al Sharpton
John Edwards
North Carolina
Bill Clinton
White House
Edwards
Vermont
Howard Dean
Iraq
Gov. Dean
Scarlett O'Hara
New
Florida
Reese
Graham
College basketball player denounced for flag incident
A columnist notes astonishment at a full page denouncing a college basketball player who turned from the flag during the national anthem. The writer argues protests against war and government policy should not be equated with unpatriotic views, urging broader understanding.
Protests and Patriotism in the 60s Debate
A speaker argues that antiwar protests are not anti American and that individual action can spark change. Toni Smith faces government backlash, but the essayist asserts the core issue is whether she has the right to speak, not whether her actions are right. The piece defends free expression and duty to protect rights.
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Ms. Brown
Ms. Smith
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