Incumbent Jim Ryan Faces Debate Reluctance in Campaign
The article contrasts incumbent Jim Ryan and challenger Jim Clark in the 2nd District race. It argues incumbents enjoy fundraising, recognition, and donor access, while a debate offers voters a clear view of records and ideas. Despite Clark pressing for a Lincoln Douglas style duel, Ryan cites busy schedules and staff handling talks, but the piece urges a televised debate for voter clarity.
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Thas
Jim Ryan
Ryan
University of Kansas
Jim Clark
Topeka
Org
Clark
John D. Montgomery
Saving Private Ryan critics unite on war’s price and politics
Readers debate the film's realism and impact, noting Spielberg's masterwork as a lens on sacrifice and violence. A father argues war’s costs extend beyond the battlefield while others critique governance. The letter insists political decisions drive wars and the public must demand principled leadership to spare future generations from harm.
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Private Ryan
Private
Sean Pee Roe
Spielberg
Diana still lives on for a lot of people a year after her death
Springfield readers reflect on Princess Diana a year after the fatal Paris crash. The piece discusses her impact as a fairy tale figure, a troubled public life, charitable spirit, and enduring cultural influence amid ongoing Clinton impeachment talk and political debate.
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Paris
Kensington
Tulsa
Okle
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Congress
House
Tom DeLay
Texas
United States
DeLay
Kenneth
Starr
Ssemitt
Ca Lewinsky
Reader Forum urges using existing right of way for US-59 project
An open letter to Kansas Department of Transportation argues to upgrade the current US-59 corridor rather than relocate to a four lane. It contends a super two with turn lanes and improved intersections suffices, saving funds for a truck bypass to Ottawa Industrial Park and I-35, while protecting farms, waterways, and rural livelihoods. The writer warns relocation harms land access, increases taxes, and degrades road safety, urging preservation of established farm operations and careful maintenance.
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Bureau of Design
Kansas Department of Transportation
Topeka
Sand Creek
Ottawa Industrial Park
Franklin County
Kansas Bankers
Tally Creek
Seat
Sishway
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