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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2000
Page
2
The Kansas Legislature advanced a telemarketing bill with no dead air at answer and immediate identification of sellers. Critics say the measure is diluted and could curb only a small fraction of calls while urging stronger rules to restrict name selling and enforce courtesy.
A reader forum calls for state action to fund youth tobacco prevention and cessation programs in Kansas. It cites studies on anti and pro tobacco advertising, urges use of tobacco settlement dollars, and asks citizens to contact legislators to allocate at least 2.5 million dollars next year and 18 million annually for prevention efforts.
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with the author’s address and telephone number. Submissions must arrive at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas or via email at leters otawaherald.com and be no longer than 500 words. Letters may be edited for space.
A compiled address and phone contact directory for U S President Clinton Washington senators Brownback Roberts, Jem Ryn congressman, Gov Groves, state senators Tyson and Tanner, and Rep Bill Feuerbom at Kansas State Capitol offices with Capitol buildingroom numbers and phone lines.
Community-driven event led by the Greater Area Chamber of Commerce committees with Franklin County, Ottawa city officials and local groups supplying trucks and free dumping. Volunteers invited to haul away unwanted items, assist with painting, landscaping near the new brick entry signs, and revive the Ottawa mural once housed in the Sears lot. Dorothy Nichols notes historical and civic value, urging widespread participation and accessibility.
The piece argues that as the Kansas legislative session nears adjournment politics dominates, with lawmakers using amendments and procedural moves to influence outcomes. It highlights a capital improvements bill amendment restricting prison bond issuance without full legislature approval, noting it could delay action and trigger a potential summer session. Martin Hawver promotes Hawver's Capitol Report with contact details.
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