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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1999
Page
2
Kansas lawmakers shelved three modest campaign finance bills amid an apparent coalition of House Democrats and conservative Republicans. Proposals would have required donor disclosure for issue advocacy, tightened local reporting, and forced party committees to reveal in kind or large expenditures. Critics say the reversal signals entrenched political tactics in Topeka.
The newspaper calls for reader opinions in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be up to 500 words.
Kansas shows 66 percent of 4th graders and 65 percent of 8th graders below proficiency per NAEP. Officials praise the boost, but critics warn U.S. literacy trends remain dire. The piece argues for early reading reforms, phonics emphasis, and overhaul of teacher prep to lift state standards. It notes Kansas ranks above Mississippi and Missouri but faces broad national illiteracy challenges.
Farmers and grain elevator operators fear losing a key tool as the EPA reviews phosphine producing pesticides aluminum and magnesium phosphide used in enclosed grain storages. A 500 foot residential ban could end their use on many farms, raising questions of risk versus grain value and market prices amid a tough economy.
A veteran observer reflects on baseball opening day blending nostalgia and critique. He recalls Hank Greenberg’s 1945 pennant moment, praises Detroit Tigers recent 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers, and decries modern greed while praising the game’s hopeful magic. He names DiMaggio, Mays, Aaron, Ripken, Belle and notes Harwell’s return to radio.
A compilation of names and addresses for U S leaders and Kansas state officials including President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Bill Graves and state legislators Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner with their office locations and phone numbers.
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