Kansas official reimbursed for out-of-state travel
John Carlin comments on former governor Horace Edwards and Kansas Secretary of Transportation. Edwards was reimbursed $584.85 for airfare, car rental, and a motel to attend a Stillman College trustees meeting in Tuscaloosa. H. Edward Flentie calls the case a gray area with unclear travel rules.
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John Carlin
Horace Edwards
Kansas
Edwards
Board of Trustees
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa
Alan Edwards
State of
H. Edward Flentie
Carlin faces questions over campaign spending and contribution limits
The article notes Carlin, barred from seeking re election, raised and spent over 300000 in political contributions while keeping about 10000 in his fund. It questions four donations exceeding the 3000 single source ceiling and cites his plan to repay the questioned average if needed. Carlin defends routine corrections in campaigns.
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Carlin
Eye opening strike reflections on workers and fans
The author recalls 1981 air traffic controllers and Reagan’s stance, argues for strategic, non pay forfeiture actions. He notes NFL players on strike and urges consideration of fans who pay for tickets, suggesting public outreach instead of walkouts. He emphasizes responsible choices beyond confrontational standoffs.
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Hutchinson
Robert Poli
Seattle
Reagan
National Football League Players Association
NFL
Players’ Union
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1986 Updated
Publication details and staff listed. Subscription prices for Ottawa area by carrier or mail, Franklin County rates, out of state tax note. Rates include one month to one year options with varying amounts. Tax applicable and regional pricing noted.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
A Scaled-Down Monument to Reagan and INF Treaty
The article argues the INF accord with the Soviet Union could be seen as a Reagan achievement or a monument, but warns it does not ensure world peace. It notes U S and Soviet missiles remain and defense ambitions may shift to conventional forces and Star Wars while Central America moves toward its own peace efforts amid Reagan policy failures.
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Ronald Reagan
Washington
Russia
Reagan
Washington Post
Mikhail Gorbachev
U.S
Ussr
Europe
Washington Defense Establishment
Elbe
Gorbachev
Kohl
Central America
Costa Rica
Whittaker backs SE Kansas highway push despite failure
Congressman Bob Whittaker states disappointment at the legislature's failure to advance a southeast Kansas highway during a special session. He notes regional effort and argues federal funding is limited, urging the repayment by local taxpayers to fund new roads in 1988 and 1989.
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Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
Okahoma
Oklahoma
Bob Whittaker
Kansas nursing homes face GAO critique with local defense
A Kansas reader argues the GAO report misleads about care quality, noting strict Kansas enforcement, many correction orders, and robust inspections. He cites Ottawa Retirement Village days of scrutiny, fair polls favoring Kansas facilities, and warns against sensational headlines harming caregiver morale and staffing.
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Kansas
Washington
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Servier
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
John McCormally
Harrin News Service
Whittaker
GAO
The
Herald
Federal General Accounting Office
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