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A man wearing a blue site talks at a podium. Behind him is a backdrop that reads "Jackson County Detention Center" and "Justice with Dignity."
Peggy Lowe
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KCUR 89.3
Frank White Jr., a former star second baseman for the Kansas City Royals who won eight Golden Glove Awards during his career, infuriated county legislators and a citizens group with his veto. "Eight Golden Gloves mean nothing!" said the Rev. Dr. Vernon Percy Howard, leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. "Bench Frank White!"
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