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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1998
Page
2
Kansas education ranks top priority as revenue projections improve. State reports $61 million above forecast in nine months, with outlooks of $70 million for the year and $120 million next. Advocates push for higher per pupil aid despite ongoing tax cut debates. John D. Montgomery.
The House and Senate push for fast approval of a $217 billion transportation bill funding highways bridges and mass transit. The measure would breach the five year balanced budget cap by 26 to 30 billion, requiring cuts or tax plan changes to stay within limits. President Clinton proposed programs add 56 billion over five years, necessitating compromise to meet the budget.
The Herald presents guest editorials offering diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily the newspaper’s editorial stance or official positions.
Kansas officials join SEC in a nationwide campaign to educate investors amid rising stock ownership yet widespread illiteracy. The effort promotes the toll free number 1 800 232 9580, April as Saving and Investing Education Month, and seminars in Topeka and Wichita.
A compiled list of federal and state offices for President Clinton U S Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and U S Representative Jim Ryun with main Washington D C and Topeka and Overland Park addresses and telephone numbers for public comments and district offices. The entry provides phone lines and office locations for citizen inquiries and feedback.
A reader writes to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association president criticizing Graham’s forgiveness of President Clinton. The letter condemns the clergy and media, urges accountability from leaders, and calls for decency and wiser charitable giving. The writer prays for both doers and wrongdoers and urges improvement in society.
John Davidson visiting from Florida became ill in Johnson County on Friday March 27 after disembarking from a visit with local friends. A good samaritan in a white pickup assisted him to a home, 911 arrived quickly, and he received hospital care at Ransom Memorial. John recovered from pneumonia by Sunday. The writer asks the mystery helper to contact them.
The April 1 1998 ruling by U S District Judge Susan Webber Wright dismisses Paula Jones v Bill Clinton, ending a long national controversy. The piece mocks media coverage, Celebrities like Susan Carpenter MackMillan, Monica Lewinsky, and Kenneth Starr. It notes public relief and calls for renewed focus on governance over sensationalism.
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