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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1999
Page
2
The piece stresses citizen responsibility in April elections and local Ottawa politics. It urges tax responsibility recycling respect for others and helping those in need. It likens voting to small acts that collectively change the world and urges readers to participate. John D. Montgomery.
Legislators weigh changes to Kansas Open Meetings law adding private discussion of security matters while attaching an amendment to disclose tape recordings of legislative committee hearings. Lawrence Journal World reports on ongoing openness efforts in Topeka.
A defense of America's Christian roots arguing the Continental Congress and early leaders supported Christian values. It rebuts secular critiques, cites Adams and Washington, notes Rabbi Lapin’s views, and urges a rebirth of Christian influence amid concerns over post Christian society and secular leftists.
Franklin County readers are urged to consider a proposed constitutional amendment on the Tuesday ballot. It would grant a ten year tax exemption for oil and gas development exploration and production in Kansas. The writer advises ignoring the proposal due to confusing wording.
A guest editorial criticizes Ottawa Police Department Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol for a nighttime arrest of Preston Meisel using paramilitary tactics. The writer denounces the assaultive force, urges restraint, and questions the need for attack dogs and STAR units while labeling officers as thugs. He argues for narcotics-focused dog use and questions community safety practices.
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas or via email at letters ottawaherald com Submissions must be under 500 words and include contact details for publication consideration
Clinton and Republicans push to overhaul Medicare with different fixes. Trustees note a strong economy buys seven years of funding. Clinton favors using 700 billion over 15 years to reduce debt and fund Medicare later. Republicans want tax cuts and demand cost controls first. Debate centers on private plans versus government pricing and incremental reform.
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