Truth and disclosure urged by Rep John Moss in 1958 speech
U.S. Representative John E. Moss of California demanded that the government reveal facts to the public. He argued against hiding information or twisting it for publicity, asserting Americans deserve truth about capabilities in war and peace.
Katrina recovery shows progress despite vast destruction
The Salina Journal reprints a Scripps Howard overview noting evacuees and responders' efficiency, with 80 percent leaving New Orleans, 350 aircraft on 12 200 missions aiding nearly 10 000 people, USPS service restoration, SS checks for evacuees, and rapid city cleanup. It cautions not to downplay the disaster’s vast human toll.
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Kansas lawmakers contact list in state capitol directory
A clipped government contact roster lists politicians from President Bush to state representatives with office addresses in Topeka and Washington and links to official sites and email forms. It includes U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryan, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and several state senators and representatives with phone numbers and office locations.
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Osage Nation to vote on first constitution in 2005
Tom Beaver reports on the Osage Nation's historic move to write and adopt its first constitution. The measure, set for November 19, 2005, aims to define membership, governance, and a one person one vote principle while shaping an independent court system and terms for leaders amid opposition and upheaval.
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Distasteful Katrina Cartoon Sparks Local Letter
Ottawa readers condemn September editorial cartoon showing black Hurricane Katrina victims lowered into floodwaters. Adrian and Edie Derousseau say the image is offensive and crosses a line of decency. They urge the Ottawa Herald to reconsider provocative content. Richard J. Warren’s ongoing Franklin County courthouse saga is also noted.
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Call for new county government to end power struggles
A Franklin County reader argues the current county government is dysfunctional with too many chiefs and not enough Indians. He urges replacing the system with elected county commissioners who hire a county administrator and a merit-based staff, firing underperformers and ending daily political drama.
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