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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2000
Page
2
An editorial opposes Southwestern Bell's new reverse look up service that reveals names and addresses from listed numbers for a fee. It warns of stalking risks and broader privacy erosion as more personal data becomes instantly accessible, urging readers to reject the service as unneeded and invasive.
Ray Shannon Tola recounts the dispute sparked by David Awbrey accusing Graves of lacking leadership in education. He notes Dr. Charles Mock’s defense of Kansas schools, cites funding as a primary issue, and critiques tax politics, board actions, and the QPA program while urging informed voter participation.
Martin Hawver notes the 2000 session wrap up foreshadows a fight over the 2002 reapportionment. The contest for Speaker pits Robin Jennison against Kent Glasscock, with a Wichita aligned city conservative likely a third candidate. The outcome will shape districts and power for the next session.
A reflective, satirical look at mass legal settlements including 1100 women winning 508 million from U S government agencies for gender denial of work and a San Francisco smoker awarded 20 million in punitive damages against tobacco firms. The piece muses on rights, age, and unlikely paths to wealth.
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