Extracurriculars as Educational Tools Highlighted
Kansagom High activities director Nelson Hartman argues extracurriculars are valuable but must occur outside classroom time. He contends high school should prepare students for the real world, where work and activities compete for attention, requiring prioritization and sacrifices.
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Kansagom High
Nelson Hartman
Ray Tay
Letters On DPS Chief Responsibility Following Arson Dismissal
The authors defend DPS officers involved in an arson case dismissed story. They deny being upset with the officers and criticize department management. They insist the responsibility lies with the department head for proper notice handling. Letter writers MJ and RH from LeBeck detail concerns about administration.
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Ottawa Herald
Herrman
DPS
Government contact info for federal and state officials
A list provides mailing addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush The White House Sen Bob Dole Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Bob Whittaker State Senator Jim Allen and State Representative Bettle Sue Shumway with corresponding offices in Washington DC Topeka Kansas and Topeka postal zones for citizen inquiries and official correspondence.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettle Sue Shumway
The Hitching Post: Tax Proposals and Political Doubts
The author criticizes Mike Hayden and Joan Finney for relying on experience over ideas. He opposes sales taxes, argues property and income taxes are preferable, and questions both candidates plans to raise or restructure taxes. He warns of hidden costs and urges concrete fixes within 45 days.
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Mike Hayden
Joan Finney
Hayden
Finney
Joan
America
Mike
Katie
Secrets and the Dugan firing reveal human folly
A column on secrets and secrecy spans Gen. Michael J. Dugans firing and the broader urge to share hidden knowledge. It argues people believe secret insights, chase prestige, and risk breaking confidences for small personal gain. It ends with the line about promising not to tell a soul.
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Michael J. Dugan
United States
Baghdad
Gen. Dugan
Franklin Savings Seized Over Hedge Losses and Spending Spree
An affidavit cites a $150 million aggregate loss from Franklin Savings Association’s hedging program and blasts the OTS and RTC for what the author calls a bizarre spending spree. It notes disputed write downs, document removals, and controversy over John L. Carr’s six months of pay, urging taxpayers to pressure elected representatives during an election year.
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Price Waterhouse
Franklin Savings
OTS
Franklin
Mark Hyde
Saffels
John L. Carr
RTC
Carr
S&l
Congress
U.S
Franklin Savings Association
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signed Signatures
The notice urges readers to submit signed letters with the writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. It states unsigned letters will not be published and emphasizes the need for contact details to expedite verification.
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