Frahm Picked for Dole Replacement by Gov Graves
Kansas observers discuss Gov. Bill Graves selection of Lt. Gov Sheila Frahm to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by Bob Dole. Frahm, a Colby freshman senator, faces a Republican primary in August while Rep. Sam Brownback runs his own bid, arguing Graves should stay neutral. Critics note Frahm’s lack of Washington exposure and question regional balance as both senators hail from western Kansas. John D Montgomery.
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Bob Dole
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Colby
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Sam Brownback
Cole
Brownback
Kansas
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Overland Park
Pat Roberts
U.S
Dodge City
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Johnson
Johnson County
Washington
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Editors weigh Dole departure from Kansas Senate
Guest editorials from the Parsons Sun reflect mixed views on Senator Bob Dole leaving the Kansas Senate. They credit his state gains but note his national focus, comparing him to Eisenhower and suggesting Kansas might feel obligated to support his presidential bid.
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Sen
Bob) Dole
Dole
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kansas Prairie
Sen. Dole
Kansas Senate
Bob Dole
Parsons Sun
Mothers Are to Blame for Men Who Leave Towels On Floors
A reflective essay argues mothers face blame for sons failures and quirks, detailing domestic rituals from breakfast to towel habits. The narrator, a mother, catalogs battles with her son and husband, admits bias, and turns toward a wary humor about the “circle of life” and future daughters-in-law.
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Judy
John
Circle of Life
Pity poor Johnson latest verse by John Marshall
Harris News Service laments Johnson County's claimed neglect while detailing local power clout. The piece argues eastern Kansas fears losing Senate seats to westerners, yet notes Johnson County dominates Topeka politics with governors and committee chairs. The column mocks the paradox of perceived neglect amid political influence.
Contact details for federal and state government offices
A list provides addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton White House comments line, U S Sen Bob Dole, U S Sen Nancy Kassebaum, U S Rep Sam Brownback, and Gov Bill Graves with street addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas. It includes phone numbers, a fax line and an email and web contact for Brownback.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
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Hart
Senate
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Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Brownbak
House
House. Gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Central Heights firing fuels debate on due process in Kansas
In USD 288 Central Heights a board fired two high performing teachers after three years without stating reasons, provoking critique of due process and warning that the action costs morale and goodwill, hurts student outcomes, and may drive teachers to other districts. The Kansas National Education Association weighs in on professional steps and community impact.
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Central Heights
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KNEA
East Kansas
Board of Education
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