Ethics reform in Kansas Legislature yields little change
The Legislature passed two ethics measures urged by Gov. Graves, banning gifts to state employees and prohibiting in session contributions by legislators. A core ethics bill died in conference, and insurance campaign contribution bans again failed. The overall tone: reform is limited and legislators show little seriousness about ethics in Topeka. John D. Montgomery comments on lingering disappointment.
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Bill Graves
Graves
Topeka
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
John D. Montgomery
Reader Forum welcomes signed letters with address and phone
Readers may submit opinions to the forum and must be hand signed with the author’s address and telephone number. Longer letters may be edited for space to fit print constraints.
Images of Historic Ottawa Kansas book drive and call for photos
The Herald seeks Ottawa history photos for a pictorial history book to be released in October. Submissions from 1800s era are especially wanted, with info sheets. photos may be dropped or mailed to 104 S. Cedar. Proceeds support the Franklin County Historical Society renovation of the Old Depot Museum.
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Ottawa
the Herald
Evelyn Humphrey
Indiana Road
Irvin
Mattie Fisher
Watts & Crane Groceries
S. Main
Humphrey
Kansas
S. Cedar
Ed Gardner
College
Second and
Hickory
Iva
Ol’ Curby
E. Elm
Curby Auto Supply
Curby Candy Company
Ralph Curby
Dennis Nowatzke
Pomona
Coyot Building
Third and Main
Dwight Haworth
Davis Avenue
Central Kansas Quarry
East 15Th Street
Ottawa, Kansas
Herald Office
Franklin County Historical Society
Old Depot
British election shocks end Conservative rule with Labour landslide
Akron Beacon Journal and other papers report Britain’s voters ousting the Conservative government after 18 years as Tony Blair leads Labour to a sweeping victory. Analysts note the economy boomed yet voters punished austerity, reshaping the party and signaling broad change.
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Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
John Major
Tony Blair
Clarin
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Britain
Labor Party
Winston-Salem
N.C
Philadelphia
America
Journal Star
Peoria
Ill
Mike Royko
Big Shoulders
Royko
Victory changes a columnist's view of Pinewood Derby days
Harris News Service columnist Kris Knowles recalls his Cub Scout Pinewood Derby memories and his son's first race in Hanute, describing the contrast between handmade, humble cars and sleek regional racers. He reflects on learning to enjoy Scouting again and looks forward to future adventures.
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Harris News Service
Hanute
Detroit Auto
Coffeyville
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State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Norma Geiss
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George W. Antone
Warner Manufacturing
Geiss
Missouri
Arkansas
Evaline Hazen
S. Sycamore
S, Main
Ottawa Herald
Kris Knowles
Doonesbury
Fay
Ome
Ted
Ap Hato
Honey Aaron
Mallard Fillmore
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