Pat Roberts Runs For Senate Seat In Kansas
The article outlines Pat Roberts seeking the U.S. Senate seat, facing Sally Thompson the Democrat, with Libertarian Steven Rosile and Reform candidate Mark Marney also in the race. It highlights Roberts as an eight term congressman with strong Kansas ties, a fiscal conservative who led reform of federal agricultural subsidies, against Thompson’s reform record as state treasurer and the impact of national retirements on Kansas clout.
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Nancy Kassebaum
Bob Dole
Roberts
Kassebaum
Kansas
Sally Thompson
Steven Rosile
Reform Party
Mark Marney
Dole
Jan Meyers
Thompson
Congress
Washington
Dodge City
Cole
Senate
John D. Montgomery
Pat Roberts
Sen
Docking Viewed as Moderate Choice in Kansas Senate Race
The piece endorses Jill Docking of Wichita over Sam Brownback, noting Brownback's conservative Senate bid, prior Capitol Hill record, and calls for extensive government downsizing. Docking is described as moderate, bipartisan, business‑savvy, pro‑choice with limits on abortion funding, and supportive of across‑the‑board spending cuts and term limits to balance the budget. Terace to fill two remaining years on.
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Bob Dole
Sam Brownback
Jill Docking
Wichita
Docking
Brownback
Parker
Kansas
Sheila Frahm
Washington
Capitol Hill
Senate
Tom
Kansans
John D. Montgomery Terace
Halloween treats and teen trick or treaters
Vickie Hull recalls Halloween etiquette from porch front doors and laments teen gangs begging at late hours. She suggests practical alternatives for older kids, from prank ideas to small gifts. The column mixes humor with tips for handling youths and preserving suburban Halloween charm.
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Raggedy Ann
Freddie
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Wellsville seeks county help on extra territorial zoning control
Wellsville plans to seek three mile extraterritorial zoning and subdivision control from Franklin County to manage growth around the city. J B Hall notes talks with county officials on a joint planning board and shared standards to curb sprawl and fund future extensions. Louisburg uses a similar arrangement, signaling Franklin County may face long range planning needs as urban spillover from Johnson County arrives.
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Wellsville
Franklin County
J.B. Hall
Kansas
Hall
Kansas City
Miami County
Louisburg
Osawatomie
Paola
Johnson County
Franklin
Reader Forum Endorses Courtship Over Dating Approach
A reader endorses the Ryan family focus on courtship for teenagers, arguing it protects youths until marriage and resists dating. The letter notes risks from sexual advances, drugging, and teen pregnancy, praising courtship as kinder and wiser for guiding adolescence.
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Jim
Anne Ryan
Ryan
Teen Driver Drug Testing Proposals and Home Test Skepticism
The Daily Press notes Clinton calls for teen drug testing for licenses and zero tolerance under 21 to preserve safety. The Spokesman-Review argues home drug tests are ineffective and unconstitutional, urging education and supportive parenting instead.
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Daily Press
Ashland
Wis
Clinton
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Wash
U.S
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