Kansas ranked 50th as favorite vacation spot
The article notes Kansas ranks 50th nationwide for vacation appeal in the book Vacation Places Rated. It argues promoters would use the finding to justify more funding for tourism, while many travelers seek unique experiences rather than famous landmarks.
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The piece critiques Bob Dole for a $245 billion tax cut stance and his retreat under far right pressure. It argues his shift hurts his image, leans toward Democrats, and ignores constituents as he faces the next primary election.
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Santa John's Ottawa message from Santa John
A nostalgic note from Santa John, thanking the Chamber and readers in Ottawa for their support, promising a different Santa this year but continuing Christmas cheer. He recalls past gifts to animals and urges children to be good, with a warm sign off from John Heckert and address 218 Maple.
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Getting Up in the Morning: A Public School Issue
A reflective piece on practical education and waking up for work or school. The author muses on the daily struggle to rise, cites personal routines at Kanza Park and home, and laments failures to learn how to start the day in school. The essay blends humor with critiques of curriculum and a claim that what goes down must get up.
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Isaac Newton
Diary of a Flight Fearful Passenger
A wary traveler logs a rough flight from Denver to O'Hare through a diary style narration. He details phobias and humor about heights, confined spaces, and a fearless seatmate, ending with a surprisingly calm landing and a joke about a travel agent.
Clinton recalls civil rights vow amid enduring racial divide
AP wraps Clinton in Austin addressing the unfulfilled promise of 1960s civil rights and urging individual responsibility to heal racial rifts. Senate, Capitol march crowds, Farrakhan controversy, and debates over affirmative action, voting rights, and social programs frame a broader push for inclusion. Clinton cites Johnson and King while noting ongoing economic gaps.
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