Editorial urges Kansas vote on term limits in legislature
The piece argues real citizen pressure must come from grassroots, not the Statehouse, noting only 25% of 300-plus Kansas candidates signed a term limit pledge. It lists signers and non signers among incumbents and challengers, critiques incumbency power, and urges both Kansas Legislature and Congress to let voters decide on term limits.
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Kansas
Jim Cates
Topeka
U.S
Dan Fogle
Ottawa
State Senate
Jackie Wollard
Parker Republican
George Teagarden
Doug Lawrence
Burlington
Bob Dole
Jim van Slyke
Congress
Dump all incumbents and purge Congress this election
A voter letter argues against incumbents citing PAC money, lobbyist growth, and a 1990 budget deal. It urges voting against every incumbent on November 3, naming LaVerne K. Cole of rural Gamett as signer.
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Congress
PACS
U.S. Senate
Japan
Laverne K. Cole Rural Gamett
Politician’s warning at Music Mountain Jamboree in Hot Springs
The narrator recalls overhearing a Hot Springs state representative, Mr Mullenix, suggest a grim fate for Arkansas if Clinton becomes president. He linked Arkansas’s lack of a middle class and a 10.5 percent sales tax to national outcomes, hinting at political stakes and urging scrutiny of Clinton’s impact. The incident occurred near showtime in the lobby before the Music Mountain Jamboree.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Clinton
United States
Arkansas
Mr. Mullenix
Bill Clinton
Halloween costume ideas spoofing political figures
A satirical rundown imagines Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Dan Quayle, Joan Finney, Jim Francisco, George Bush, Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan and David Duke in comic outfits. It lampoons political personas with playful props and imagined disguises for a Halloween party.
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Pinko
Mars
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Bush
Dan Quayle
Potato Head
Idaho
Quaylemeister
Vote for a draft dodger? Letter questions Clinton record
Twyla Allen of Quenema denounces Bill Clinton over Vietnam draft avoidance. She argues that those who served deserve pride and questions how any citizen can vote for a candidate who dodged the draft, praising veterans who fought or supported the country.
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Batttefield
Bill Clinton
Clinton
United States of America
Twyla Allen Quenema
Holiday lights safety notice from Ottawa Fire Department
Ottawa Fire Department urges safe holiday decorating citing the Uniform Fire Code 1991. Use flame retardant materials, keep exits clear, avoid candles, use only listed electro lights, follow instructions, and check connections to prevent overloads. For questions contact the inspection division at 242-2561. Firefighting is our business but prevention is our goal.
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Ottawa Fire Department
Voters urged to choose pro life line in heated call
An editor's note accompanies a political call arguing against Clinton, citing family service in wars and challenging listeners' patriotism and faith. The message asserts one party is pro life and condemns middle ground, urging voters to pick a single option.
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Clinton
Its Your Quarter letters on life and politics
A community dialogue titled Its Your Quarter critiques abortion policy and evaluates candidates, with readers expressing pro life, Bush, Perot, and Clinton stances. It includes voter reflections, endorsements, and a call to participate via a phone survey.
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Beakman
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Duke
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