Veterans Day musings on wars and homefront reception
The essay contrasts World War II with Korea and Vietnam, noting full national mobilization and welcoming veterans after WWII, with mixed receptions for later wars. It argues for unified support as the U.S. contemplates Gulf War era troop deployments and urges avoiding another Vietnam‑style division.
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Vietnam
Congress
Harry Truman
United Nations
U.S
South Vietnam
Persian Gulf
Ryan
Vote margins determine Kansas House control and redistricting
Editorial argues that two close Nov 6 races decided control of the Kansas House by fewer than 25 votes, shaping district lines for the next decade. It laments 58 percent of eligible Kansans did not vote and warns about long term policy impacts from tax, education, and environment decisions.
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Kansas
House of Representatives
Congress
State House
Senate
Wichita Eagle
Political office contacts listed for citizens to reach lawmakers
A fragment lists addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush and several senators and representatives in Washington, D C and Topeka Kansas. It combines White House and statehouse contact points with office buildings and telephone lines for Sen. Bob Dole Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Rep. Bob Whittaker and State officials Jim Allen and Bettie Sue Shumway.
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George Bush
Whitesylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
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Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
eSen
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington
D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Milkmen again drive into the modern service age
A columnist riffs on the return of home delivery as two former computer workers start a milk delivery venture in Chicago. They serve 46 000 condos in glass bottles, collect empties for recycling, and argue old ideas can still work. The piece contrasts delivery costs with modern shopping habits and nostalgia for past service.
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Chicago
Hawthorne School Embraces Three Cs During Education Week
Hawthorne Elementary in Ottawa highlights caring learning, Positive Students program, and monthly recognition events. Students earn PAW awards for helping others, while themes on Thinking Thursday and Fabulous Friday boost hands on learning. Student Council election builds leadership as volunteers support basic skills. Community support funds equipment upgrades and Apple ILC computer gains.
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Herald
Hawthorne Elementary School
Ottawa
Hawthorne
P.O.P.S
National Education Week Reflections by Ottawa Educator
Field educator expresses pride in National Education Week, recounts education path from Baker University through Emporia State University, and honors teachers who inspired a career. Emphasizes freedom through education and modern aims like higher student achievement and applied learning.
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Baker University
Ottawa
Eugene Field
Emporia State University
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Jessie Harold
Harold Wallace
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