Early Kansan politicians eyed as 1990s campaign possibles
John Marshall Harris News Service notes Democrats hold early edge in excitement with Marvin Barkis and Joan Wagnon announcing May 14 and May 13 respectively. Republicans Bill Graves and Fred Kerr are also active, while Gov. Joan Finney remains a potent, unpredictable incumbent shaping early chatter.
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Sidewalk Parking Sparks School Route Complaints
Readers vent about cars parked on sidewalks blocking a paper route and pedestrian access. The editorial notes May 29 confiscated property and post June 29 tax auction dates were tentative, with court paperwork incomplete and a later date to be set. Community dialogue invites public input at 242-4700.
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Japanese view of American gun laws after Baton Rouge shooting
After a Baton Rouge shooting death of a 16 year old Japanese exchange student, Japanese media criticized U S gun culture as dangerous for foreigners. Editorials questioned trial fairness and called for gun restrictions while praising American identity tied to gun rights.
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ACLU pressure and media spread prayer ruling misinformation
Letter argues that the Supreme Court did not ban prayers at public school graduations and critiques the ACLU and media for mischaracterizing Lee v Weisman. It cites Justice Kennedy and Souter, defends government noninvolvement, and urges voluntary student or outside prayers with minimal official planning. It also references a Prairie View valedictory and Justice Scalia’s dissent. JACKIE WOLLARD Pro-family lobbyist Parker
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Ottawa Herald Letter References Prayer In The Name Of Christ
Bertha McGhee of Wellsville argues that Christianity allows prayer without insisting on praying in the name of Christ, contrasting with a May 20 Ottawa Herald statement. She emphasizes no fixed mandate to invoke Christ’s name in prayer.
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Famous pothole becomes public works foil in Ottawa
A resident recounts how a minor alley pothole, created by ground settling around a replaced sewer line, ballooned into a city staffing saga. Four city workers, a blue truck visit, and a disputed blame game aside from the original repair, the potholed edge now looms as a mountain for neighbors, especially the elderly.
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