Editorial: Southwest Kansas secession movement not a joke
A guest editorial argues that nine southwest Kansas counties pursue secession from Kansas, proposing a 51st state West Kansas or even UN sovereignty. It notes a constitutional convention, the state flower and bird, and potential gas nationalization in Hugoton, urging a positive state response beyond legal threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Topeka
Washington D.C
Elkhart
West Kansas
United Nations
Hugoton
Bush asks Congress for 7.6 billion in Hurricane Andrew aid
The article argues President Bush seeks 7.6 billion in disaster aid for Florida and Louisiana, funded by borrowing for immediate relief rather than reserves. It questions rebuilding Homestead Air Force Base, suggesting funds might instead boost private sector jobs as defense cuts shrink the military footprint.
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Bush
Congress
Florida
Louisiana
Homestead Air Force Base
Homestead
Pentagon
Andrew
Letters About Social Security Reform in Williamsburg
THELMA ALLAN of Williamsburg argues that Social Security funds are misused by the government and should be separated into a dedicated fund invested for future generations. She contends critics mislead younger people about seniors receiving a great deal and calls for reform to reduce reliance on the general budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Allan Williamsburg
Fats Grobnik
Ottawa
America
Demming
Japan
Commentary on government, faith, and family values
A radio host laments government overreach on family values and the Supreme Court, arguing moral guidance should come from individuals and religious leaders. He critiques crime, welfare, prayer in schools, and national symbols while suggesting Americans preserve freedoms and resist imposed morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Ice cream revolt hints at corporate indifference
A diner recounts a failed ice cream dessert, exposing pecan scarcity in pecan flavored ice cream and broader consumer frustration. The piece riffs on Nader and consumer revolt with satirical anecdotes about faulty products and indifference from restaurant staff and owners. The narrator highlights deceptive packaging, service apathy, and the irony of being a customer critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nader
City Hall
Signage delays blamed for fatal I-35 wreck near Ottawa
Reader reports deadly crash on I-35 near Ottawa tied to poor markings. He contacted Franklin County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Kansas Department of Transportation about insufficient signs, noting skid marks and calling for clearer stop signs. He laments bureaucracy and cites Ottawa High School funding debates affecting 1993 athletic schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Department of Transportation
It's Your Quarter district sparks debate on Ottawa progress
Community dialogue urges action on education, budgets, and local services in Ottawa. Residents call for transparency on budget cuts and demand accountability from officials. They rail against TCI cable charges and push for healthier civic engagement and safer streets.
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Washington
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City Commission
TCI
Cartoon Network
Channel 62
Royals
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