Debaters Clash In First Kansan Senate TV Debate
Reform Party hopeful Donald Klaassen gained a few votes though unlikely to win in the two years left on Bob Dole's Senate seat. Republican Sam Brownback and Democrat Jill Docking traded sharp, sometimes petty charges as they sparred on TV.
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Frahm to Return to Kansas as Graves Seeks Spot
Sheila Frahm, former lieutenant governor and U S Senate nominee, may rejoin Kansas government after the November election. Gov Bill Graves must ensure Frahm has a place in Topeka as her Senate bid ends and a winner is certified. Frahm’s prior service as lieutenant governor and state senator underlines her qualifications.
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First grader punished for kiss sparks outcry over innocence
In North Carolina six-year-old Johnathan Prevette faced punishment for an unwelcome kiss on a classmate cheek, drawing debate on whether such affection constitutes sexual harassment. The incident sparked headlines and questions about age appropriate discipline and the texture of early male female interaction.
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Six year old hero or harbinger of political bias
Six year old Johnathan Prevette is praised for kissing a female classmate and suspended for unwelcome touching. The piece argues harassment policies protect children too and critiques party education platforms, noting Republicans seek to abolish federal involvement while Democrats tout Head Start and School-to-Work goals. Your vote counts.
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Thanks to Ottawa utilities crew for water line work
New Ottawa residents commend the utilities crew for installing a water line in front of their home. They say the team kept them informed about plans and timing and performed a great job by competent, friendly workers, reinforcing their satisfaction with living in Ottawa.
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The You Gotta Suffer Diet by Mike Royko Remix
Reprinted Royko column mocks a best selling diet book and outlines a satirical plan: the You Gotta Suffer Diet. It promotes misery over meals, claiming weight loss comes from denying enjoyed foods and embracing sour, bland fare.
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