Editorials Say No to Proposals in Governor Race
The Kansas governor contest features Graves and Slattery with sharp contrasts. Graves opposes public initiative and referendum while Slattery supports it with safeguards. The piece argues public sentiment may differ from legislature, and criticizes reliance on professional politicians to manage popular measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Graves
Kansas
Graves
Jim Slattery
Slattery
Joan Finney
Im Hitch
No Kidding By Karl A Van Asselt
A quirky list attributes popular names to a playful header. Items include John Wayne Bette Midler Paula Abdul Tien Sid Knotts Warren Beatty and Peter Falk in a light reader item from Karl A. Van Asselt.
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Karl A. van Asselt
John Wayne
Bette Midler
Paula Abdul Tien
Sid Knotts
Warren Beatty
Peter Falk
Demand-Driven Government in Fire Zone Debate
A New York Times opinion piece argues Americans demand federal help in wildfire seasons yet resist federal oversight elsewhere. It cites 3 million acres burned, 25 firefighters killed, and critiques regional attitudes toward government aid and regulation across the West and Kansas. The author links rural development, fires, and funding needs to federal policies and asks for balanced accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
West
Kansas
Haiti policy debate satire on Clintons and troops
A satirical dialogue critiques U S plans to invade Haiti. It contrasts pundit talk of ousting a dictatorship with public indifference to democracy, noting Haiti's population and few troops. a deal with Haitian forces ends invasion aims, reflecting polling and partisan tensions of the era.
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Grobnik
Haiti
Clinton
Liquor policy talk and flags in Ottawa column
A reader argues liquor by the drink boosts local business and economy while criticizing alcoholics and drunk driving. They complain about two flags, one half mast and fading, and urge street repairs from rock to asphalt. The letter ends praising Mallard Fillmore and its potential to wake people up.
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Chicago
Haiti
United States
Jimmy. Carter
Unds
Iams
America
North Main
It's Your Quarter: Franklin County Voices and Local Gripes
A community forum letter page voices frustration with unlicensed babysitters undercutting licensed sitters, local budgeting woes, and a complainant about a junk vehicle on Cedar Street. It references Ottawans moving to the country, city commissioners, a Richmond ball field issue, and invites reader input via the phone line 242-4700.
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Franklin County
State of
Kansas
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