China Central Committee Shakeup Signals Tactical Shift
The Communist Party removed many hard liners from its Central Committee and promoted more educated, pragmatic figures. Despite mixed moves and older average ages, observers say China may drift toward one party rule with market pressures while risks of civil upheaval loom. The change could outpace U.S. presidential debates in prominence.
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New York Times
China
Asia
Singapore
Taiwan
South Korea
Hon Kong
Catholic Church Too Political On Abortion Says Dulles
The piece cites Jesuit Father Avery Dulles urging the church to shift from pressuring lawmakers to shaping public opinion. It argues church credibility suffers when bishops threaten politicians and ignores internal reforms, noting polls showing many Catholics accept pro choice views. It calls for gender equality to restore moral authority.
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Franco
Isabella
Avery Dulles
Fordham University
Dulles
Duiles
Ban on yard waste at Chanute landfill urged
Guest opinion argues for a city ordinance to ban yard waste at the landfill. Property owners would must dispose of grass clippings leaves and branches on their own property or at a city composting site. The piece asserts landfill space is ample and costs won t drop with limits but says the move is the right thing for future generations.
Letters Say yes to tax classification amendment
In Kansas on November 3 voters face a constitutional amendment. It lowers commercial property tax rates aiding small and main street businesses and cuts levies for not for profits such as veterans groups and fraternal benefit societies. It preserves homeowners and agricultural tax bases and allows future lawmakers to classify recreational vehicles separately. The measure broadens tax fairness without drastic shifts.
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Kansas
Detractors of Clinton, mockery and a mail box crime note
A reader challenges opponents who attack Bill Clinton with old scandals and name calling. The letter argues for substantive reasons to vote and questions a claim that mailbox vandalism is a federal offense, noting personal experience with mail damage in the countryside.
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Bill Clinton
Bush
Perot
Federal Mail Theft Offense and Local Concerns Highlighted
A reader questions whether smashing a mailbox is a federal crime and discusses law enforcement limits. Editor notes quote Sheriff Rex Bowling on mail theft versus mailbox smashing. The letter includes local grievances about welfare, shopping in Ottawa, and hospital funding at Ransom Memorial. It invites further community dialogue on the issue.
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Rex Bowling
Kansas City
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ransom Memorial
Bregant’s
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