Tradition should not block Ottawa mayor selection
John D. Montgomery argues the Ottawa City Commission should not let tradition hinder choosing its mayor and mayor pro tem. He notes the role is largely ceremonial, with the mayor presiding and signing documents, while the pro tem covers the mayor's absence. The piece urges not to let age or politics derail essential city business.
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Ottawa City Commission
Vicki Cummiskey
Blaine Finch
Finch
John D. Montgomery
Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled list of contact points for federal and state representatives in Kansas. Names include President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, Gov. Bill Graves, and Attorney General Carla Stovall, with office addresses and phone numbers for Topeka, Wichita, Overland Park, and Washington DC.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Talaphone
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Life without television a vow to reclaim quiet life
Charley Reese rails against TV overkill and hype, urges unplugging from the tube. He cites junk commentary, endless reruns, and intrusive ads as signs of TV fatigue. Reese notes personal shifts to guitars and Montaigne, preferring reading to screens.
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Michel de Montaigne
Charley Reese
Osoreese
Aol.com
Pay raises for congressional staff spark pay down call
Chillicothe editors note that after last fall's elections many lawmakers boosted staff salaries in the final months of office. House rules ban bonuses, so some see raises as incentives to reward workers on the job market. Some urge that unused funds be returned to deficit reduction.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Congressional
Congress
House
Herald
Everett
Wash
Liggett Co
Liggett Group
Liggett
Guest Editorials Present Varying Opinions in Herald
Guest editorials give readers differing viewpoints and are not necessarily the Herald’s positions. The column explains editors’ note that views express personal opinions of contributors.
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Herald
Ottawa Library celebrates 125 years with reader testimonials
In National Library Week observances, Ottawa Public Library marks 125 years. Patrons share praise for the welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff, noting the library as a priceless community asset and a place to learn and read.
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Ottawa Library
the Herald
Ottawa Public
Day care study debated over its true meaning
Kathleen Parker examines the NICHD study on day care effects, arguing media summaries oversimplify findings. She notes cognitive gains vary by home environment and quality of care, with high quality care helping at risk kids and potential drawbacks for well-nourished, home-supported children.
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Time Magazine
New York Times
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Ms. Parker
Kparker
Aol
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