Work inmates help at Kansas State Fair labor program
About 80 inmates from Hutchinson Correction Facility worked at the Kansas State Fair from September 6 to closing. Accompanied by corrections officers, they cleaned barns, picked up litter, and set up shows. Wages ranged from 65 cents to $1.50 a day, seen as fair compensation for hard work. Public support was strong and inmates valued the chance to interact with people.
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Leadership Drives Possible Labette PSU Merger
A Parsons Sun analysis notes Labette Community College could join Pittsburg State University via merger as state funding lags and enrollment falls. Southeast Kansas faces six of 19 colleges yet only 11 percent of residents, risking consolidation or closure. The administration and local board show exceptional leadership in exploring alliances amid funding debates.
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Guest Editorial Opinions Reflected in Herald Page
Guest editorials present diverse viewpoints for readers, with views not necessarily aligned to The Herald's editor. The piece notes the editorial role and reader engagement while distinguishing individual opinions from the newspaper's official stance.
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McGann Answers Privacy Plea After Morris Affair
Kathleen Parker argues for Eileen McGann to keep private life out of public scrutiny. The column notes McGann defended her stance during a Newsweek interview while media and readers push for explanations.
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Newsweek
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Debates Like World Series Highlight Major Party Rule
AP columnist notes presidential debates resemble baseballs World Series with Democrats and Republicans Clinton and Dole as the majors. Perot excluded by commission despite court and appeal challenges, sparking debate on inclusion and reform.
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Thomas Hogan
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Readers celebrate MDA fundraising in Ottawa and Franklin County
Northeast Kansas pledged a record 217765 during Jerry Lewis Stars Across America. Local volunteers raised funds through events including Ottawa Firefighters Boot Block 1552, Franklin Township Wellsville boot block 1900, Heartland Bowl 2316, Ottawa High School Super Dance 2424, and Pizza Village MDA Lock Up about 2700. Total community gift reached 10892 aiding 180 district residents with camps, support groups, and research.
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David Brooks
Allen Durbin
Jim Stonequist
Don't get caught in term limit hype
A letter from Joseph A. Lieber, Topeka, arguing against term limits. He questions voters' ability to judge officials, notes incumbents' name recognition and campaign funds, and warns against replacing experienced leaders with less qualified successors. He asks readers to consider seniority in Congress and states that Kansas voters are smarter than term-limit hype.
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Dan Glickman
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New York
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