Ike the cheater and the Eisenhower what if
The Wichita Eagle reflected on Ike’s early paid baseball stint in 1911 under an assumed name to keep it from West Point. The piece notes a possible breach of eligibility and NCAA rules, framing Ike as human and fallible, while acknowledging the guest opinion context.
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United States
Dwight David Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Wichita Eagle
Ike
Abilene
West Point
Academy
Tax Inequity and Its Role in the U.S. Economy
The text argues tax disparities burden Kansas' lowest income families more than the wealthy, suggesting media focus on inequities could threaten defense. It questions the likelihood of a tax revolt in Topeka or Washington, noting that wealth is often seen as luck or merit and that Americans rarely resent inheritance or success.
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Kansas
Washington
Topeka
Memories of Franklin County School Series Gratitude Letter
A reader thanks Mr. Bruce Fleming for his Franklin County school history series begun in 1990. The letter recalls Rock Creek School memories, Esther Hegberg as a favorite teacher, and appreciation for those who contributed information and photos to the project.
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Franklin County
Eugene Field
Ottawa
Bruce Fleming
Hitch
History Road
Memory Lane
Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone
Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be signed with the writer's address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
Three Big Cheers for Moms This Mother's Day
Commentary extols mothers as life givers, caretakers, and moral guides. It recalls childhood reliance, maternal worry, and the irreplaceable comfort of a mother’s presence, plus Mom’s cooking, ending with a warm Mother’s Day greeting to all moms.
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Hun
Garfield third graders celebrate mothers in essays
EDITOR'S NOTE Beth Keim assigns pupils to write about their mothers for Mother's Day. Excerpts reveal playful lines: each child praises mom, notes favorite foods, funny morning looks, and wishes for daily activities with mom, ending with affectionate wishes.
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Beth Keim
Garfield
Tara Boswell
Mom
Eric Miller
Wonder Woman
Tony Moore
Josh
Kevin Butler
U.S.A
David Williams
Coach Boeh Turns Life Lessons Into Team Ethic
Ottawa High junior Gary Stevanus praises coach Pat Boeh for instilling work ethic and life values beyond football and basketball. He argues coaches do not win games, players do, and fans must support regardless of wins or losses.
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Pat Boeh
Boeh
Ottawa High
Gary Stevanus
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