Public Open Records Ruling Sparks Kansas Employee Protest
The Kansas Attorney General ruled that public employees may have home numbers and addresses disclosed under Open Records Law, prompting protests by University of Kansas faculty. Rita Knoll notes personnel files are exempt while directories may require release. Attorney General Bob Stephan’s office admits differing handling for public officials.
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Rita Knoll
Bob Stephan
Topeka
Sunflower Rally Fails to Fund Kansas Pari Mutuel Track
The Kansas Racing Commission rejected financing for a 12 million dollar pari mutuel track proposal by Sunflower Racing Inc. and chose to reclaim the license, refund the 250000 deposit after Sunrise missed financing deadlines. Attorney General Stephan called the situation shocking as he seeks Supreme Court action to forfeit the deposit.
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Sunflower Racing Inc
Kansas
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Racing Commission
Robert Stephan
Stephan
Supreme Court
Letters To The Editor On Obituary And Faith Messages
A reader shares an edited obituary note from The Herald and thanks staff for publishing it timely. Another letter recalls a friend’s daughter in law’s death in Brazil and offers Christian reflections citing scripture and Robert Browning. The writer encourages faith, hope, and a positive outlook in difficult times.
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Raytown
Brazil
God
Family pumpkin patch near Rantoul profits from fall crop
In Rantoul, the Peckhams run a half acre patch two miles north of town offering a maze, jack o lantern pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, and decorative stalks. They sell from a field stand and expect roughly 1000 dollars gross per half acre if all pumpkins sell. The couple also markets decorative cutters and candle holders and explores diversifying into Christmas trees and cider next year.
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Rantoul
Happy Hollows
Harry
Juanita Peckham
K-68
Rantoul Road
Peckhams
Peckham's
Peckham’s
Peckham
Juanita
Pro abortion debate shifts as Florida session weighs laws
The Florida special session ignored Gov. Martinez's call for tougher anti abortion laws signaling potential momentum for pro abortion advocates. The piece notes voters may favor existing rights and government support, while observers discuss cross party lines and the growing organization of pro abortion women.
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Florida
Bob Martinez
Cournty
Bush
George Bush
NRA membership letter junk mail
A reader criticizes an NRA membership solicitation received via junk mail. The piece argues the NRA acts as a profit driven mouthpiece, opposes gun control measures on specific weapons, and suggests their stance harms hunting. The author denies being anti gun but condemns NRA framing and tactics.
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NRA
Bush
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1989 Update
Ottawa Herald listings show daily publication details and new subscription prices effective July 1 1989. Rates apply by carrier motor route and mail across Franklin County surrounding areas and beyond withmonthly three month six month and yearly options.
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Franklin County
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