Editorial urges open elections to challenge entrenched incumbents
Jim Hitch argues for term limits and a more competitive electoral system in Franklin County. He notes incumbents benefit from mailing privileges and tax-financed campaigning, highlighting the long odds of defeat for sitting representatives and urging reforms to permit new faces and real competition.
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Franklin County
Bob Whittaker
Larry Winn
Winn
Ottawa
Wayne Angell
Marvin Rainey
Whittaker
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
Jim Hitch
Commentary on Memorial Day and aging in Kansas
The piece reflects on Memorial Day's fading significance amid long weekends and media noise, urging remembrance of soldiers who died in war. It highlights Older Americans Month and Kansas Department on Aging efforts, promoting senior centers, meals, and community ties in Ottawa. It notes newsroom automation replacing part-time staff and mocks the idea of machines surpassing a small-town editor.
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America
U.S
Kansas Department On
KDOA
Kansas
Ottawa
S. Main
Herald
Senate reform talk splits over PAC ban and spending limits
The piece argues both parties offer partial ideas to curb campaign finance. Republicans propose abolishing political action committees and banning soft money, while Democrats push spending limits. It warns reforms may be symbolic unless both parties sincerely put voters ahead of PAC money.
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Senate
Democrats
Republicans
U.S
Bishops hire Hill & Knowlton in abortio n lobbying clash
Critics charge the U S Catholic hierarchy risks surrendering to mammon as it hires Hill & Knowlton and the Wirthlin Group to push anti abortion views. Cardinal O Connor says abortion is the most critical issue and must be communicated with top talent while Archbishop Weakland hosts listening sessions with Catholic women to gauge opinions.
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U.S
Hill & Knowlton
Reagan
Wirthlin Group
Madison Avenue
Upjohn Corp
Honeywell Inc
General Electric
Monsanto
Big War
Playboy Enterprises
Exxon
The
Tobacco Institute
Mammon
National Catholic Reporter
New York
John O’connor
United States
Mary Lou Kownacki
Milwaukee
Rembert G. Weakland
When There Are Children About In A Garden City Home
A nostalgic account highlights the signs of children in a neighborhood. It traces lively scenes from toy sprawl to bikes on driveways, sprinklers on sidewalks, and chalk drawings, ending with reflections on memories shared after a weekend with playful youngsters.
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Garden City
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By Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa Herald
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Lee Atwater
Roger Ailes
Willie Horton
Willie
John McCormally
Harris Newpapers
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Garden City Telegram
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