Perot Seen as Insider Not Outsider in 1990s Portrait
An examination of Ross Perot portrays him not as a political outsider but as a seasoned insider with White House contacts in the Nixon era. The Associated Press cites Nixon documents showing frequent efforts to win White House favor and intervention on IRS and contract matters. Perot, for his part, says most contacts related to POWs in Vietnam and denies using influence for personal gain.
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Ross Perot
Perot
White House
Richard Nixon
Associated Press
National Archives
IRS
Peter M. Flanigan
Guest Opinion: Editorial Voices for Readers
A reader opinion piece presents a guest editor’s view on public issues. The column reflects a distinct perspective while noting it does not represent The Herald’s official stance.
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Herald
Coercion specialists push shared care and taxes in Kansas
Dr. Larry Anderson at the Kansas Medical Association convention in Salina urges income-based taxes to fund better rural health care. He questions heart-lung transplants for the elderly and calls for government action to implement a universal system, aligning with AMA support for national health insurance and a broader reform effort. The editorial notes his provocative stance and the AMA’s role in shaping policy.
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Larry Anderson
The
Kansas Medical Association
Dr. Anderson
EMA
American Medical Association
AMA
U.S
Lola Register
Tax the rich help the poor in Kansas pensions debate
A column arguing that tax policy must be based on ability to pay not source of income. It condemns lawmakers for shielding military pensions while taxing state workers, calls for universal tax fairness and ending privileged exemptions to balance the budget. The piece defends military veterans but urges equal treatment regardless of career or age.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
You
Defining Success in School Basketball Governance
A thoughtful letter argues success in athletics is multi faceted. It defends the school board decision on Pat Boeh while acknowledging coach and player perspectives and emphasizes that judgment depends on differing views of success.
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Pat Boeh
Tyson
Campbell
Mr. Bach
Letter on Rodney King verdict and urging peaceful protest
A high school sophomore from Ottawa urges peaceful demonstrations after the Rodney King verdict. The writer condemns looting and arson as counterproductive, calls on Kansas City Kansas residents to voice concerns nonviolently, and shares a friend’s analogy about human-caused disasters.
Ottawa Cytones trip to St Louis praised by parent
A Ottawa High School Cytones parent writes about the three day trip to St Louis, praising the students for performing well and representing Ottawa and the town proudly. The note highlights the community’s pride in the youth and the enjoyable experience.
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Pride
Ottawa
St. Louis
Otttawa High School
OHS
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