Editorial: Lukens Resigns Amid Sex Scandal Controversy
The article states former U S Representative Donald E Lukens resigned after facing fresh sexual harassment allegations at the Capitol. It notes prior investigations and a pending Ohio Supreme Court appeal over a misdemeanor conviction. It highlights Lukens 6 years in Congress, Air Force service, staff work, and a $25000 annual pension starting at age 62 in 1993.
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Hayden and Priddle deserve Kansas election confidence
Guest opinion lauds Kansas leaders Mike Hayden and Harland Priddle, praising highway rebuilding leadership, abortion stance, property tax relief proposals, university funding, and education improvements. The piece argues their track record and appointments justify election in November for sustained progress in Kansas politics.
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Joan Finny
Life
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Harland Priddle
Political analysis on Kansas governor race and incumbents
Ottawa University professor Ron Averyt analyzes voter behavior and incumbency in Kansas politics. He predicts all four Kansas incumbents may win by wide margins and discusses the impact of early involvement, party support, term limits, and candidate negatives on the November 6 election. He notes shifts in statewide races, including the governor's contest between Finney and Carlin, and surveys the Fifth District contest between Wingert and Nichols.
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Shumway
Walker Hendrix
George Wingert
Ottawa
Dick Nichols
McPherson
George Wingen
George
New England
Hayden
Pictures On The Wall That Never Leave Home
A longtime homeowner laments fixed wall art and its hold on daily life. A black and white ballerina photo dominates the TV view, prompting wish for change, while other works spark mixed feelings about taste and permanence. The piece discusses art, reproduction, and the idea of a house as a museum.
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Hendrix Candidacy Endorsed by Kansas House Leader
House majority leader promotes Walker Hendrix for the Kansas House of Representatives. He lauds Hendrix as a Tremendous candidate who understands key issues from schools to roads, environment, taxes, crime, and economic development. Endorsement urges voters to elect Hendrix on November 6.
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BoE member urges NO on education governance amendment
A Kansas BOE member opposes a proposed constitutional change to abolish the State Board of Regents and the State Board of Education. The amendment would vest control of education in the Legislature, risking political influence, and was rushed through with limited public hearings. The speaker urges voters to keep education governance with elected boards.
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