Weigand Commission Eyes Two-Year Waste Cut Plan
The Weigand Commission aims to spend two years seeking waste reduction in state government. Nestor Weigand proposes funding from donations, not state revenue, despite Hayden's pledge to support financing. The 16-member panel leans Republican, with two Democrats noted, and faces questions about political influence and long-term viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weigand
Nestor Weigand
Mike Hayden
Commission
Hayden
Ottawa
Tom Gleason
Franklin County
Vern Chesbro
Joan Finney
Weigand Commission
Grace Commission
Guest Opinion Dugan attacks Finney ally over TV forum
The letter from Paul Dugan campaign chairman to KPTS editor criticizes the station for hosting a gubernatorial forum Finney did not attend. It links funding to coverage, likening to Watergate tactics, while stressing Kansas voters face a heated race and calls to focus on future issues.
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Urely
Joan Finney
Richard Nixon
Paul Dugan
Dugan
Kansas
Letters to the Editor Requested with Signatures and Address
The notice invites letters to the editor be signed with the writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published.
Franklin County commissioners push ahead with major projects
Commentary notes that the Franklin County Commission approves a $3 million jail addition and accelerates jail, health, and bridge work funded by bond money and levies. The Alco building becomes county offices, 911 service expands, and new hospital and school expansions are planned. Tax concerns and road complaints remain.
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Franklin County
Charles Mavity Jr
Leroy Wasmund
Gardner Hayden
Alco
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Mavity
Ottawa High School
Neosho County Community College
County Commission
Bush era budget crisis exposes media charade and political hypocrisy
The author attacks Neil Bush and George Bush for self serving wealth, questions tax rhetoric, and accuses the media of entertainment over inquiry. They cite the Columbus Day budget clash, insistence on austerity while keeping privileges, and call the presidency a continuing charade with the chief actor failing to face reality.
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Neil Bush
S&l
Bush
House
Congress
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
Foley
Media
Camp David
Belated letter from Vietnam reaches a special reader
Tomas Romero recalls a grateful Marine and a young Girl Scout Troop 317 from Ottawa Kansas who sent valentines during Vietnam era. He honors the kindness that kept hope alive, recounting mail call memories and a promise to stay in touch with a reader who inspired him.
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Tomas Romero
Denver Post
Michael
Mark Trujillo
U.S. Air Force
Iraq
Vietnam
Dmz
Mike
7Th Marines
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 317
Ottawa
Kan
Ray Ludwig
Tom
Ray
Romer
Sarge
Mark
Valentine Sender
Complaints contacts for U S government leaders
A list of top officials with office addresses and phone numbers including President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washing ton D C 20500 and senators Bob Dole Nancy Kasaebaum with Hart and Russell offices plus telecom lines, and representatives Bob Whittaker Jim Allen Bettie Sue Shumway with Topeka addresses and numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kasaebaum
Russell
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
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