Prohibition on Flag Burning Sparks Constitutional Debate
The piece argues banning flag burning would reflect patriotism but infringe on liberty. It questions whether outlawing one protest method truly stops dissent and notes protests would adapt, maintaining the right to express views through other means.
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U.S
Federal Reserve
Uncle Sam
Jim Hitch
Hayden's record shapes Kansas 1990 governor race
Guest opinion argues Hayden's leadership merits and bipartisan successes. It credits him with the $2.63 billion highway program and the Margin of Excellence, notes tax-relief limits, and urges forward-looking plans with a reelected governor and a cooperative Legislature. It highlights legislative spoilers and calls Kansans to judge by future goals.
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Mike Hayden
John Carlin
Kansas
Regents
Hayden
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Contact information for U S government representatives
A list provides mailing addresses and telephone numbers for President George Bush The White House Washington D C 20500 and U S Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum plus Representative Dob Whittaker with their Senate and House offices Washington D C 20510 20515 and Topeka Kansas 66612 including phone numbers 202 224 6521 202 224 4774 202 225 S911 296 7361 and 296 7699 for constituent inquiries.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D. C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
Dob Whittaker
Rayburn
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Comment on high school seniors valuing true success
The essay argues seniors should reflect on past choices and plan for change after graduation. It contrasts youth with centenarians, urging honest self assessment of grades, activities, friends, and future goals. True success lies in meaningful work, time for family, and community, not monetary gain.
Nightline Experience Mirrors Tech Over Content
A reader recalls watching a Friday Night Nightline with Chris Wallace substituting for Ted Koppel. The guest, Margie, criticizes the show’s production, pace, and handling of controversial topics, noting limited audience engagement and a sense of detachment from the guests.
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Nightline
Margie
Emily
Ted Koppel
ABC
Chris Wallace
Mike
New York
Washington, D.C
Phyllis Chesler
Lorne Michaels
NBC
Sensible numbers argue for splitting Ottawa DPS
A letter argues a division of Ottawa Department of Public Safety into police and fire, citing current totals of 42 DPS personnel plus dispatchers and animal and parking controls. It proposes 27 police staff and 17 fire staff with aligned ranks and salaries, contending better fire response and police focus, and criticizes the PERF report as flawed.
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Ottawa
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