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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1997
Page
2
Kansas Governor Bill Graves vetoed a measure allowing licensed residents to carry concealed handguns. He favored a public vote but says most Kansans oppose concealed carry. He argues gun ownership does not reliably deter crime and that safety should be pursued by other means. John D. Montgomery.
John Glenn urges tightening laws as he targets IRS employee browsing of tax returns. Current rules criminalize only disclosure, not mere looking. He proposes fines up to 1000 dollars and one year in jail for snooping.
Guest editorials present diverse viewpoints, not necessarily aligned with The Herald's editorial stance. They reflect individual contributors' thoughts and invite reader reflection on current issues.
In a vintage Royko column republished from March 25 1991, Jats Grobnik blasts spring as a mild mischief, lampooning cops, muggers, and lawn traps while musing on peace at the bowling alley bar and a future electrified lawn device. He riffs on baseball fans, aging players, and urban quirks with sharp wit and stubborn affection for the season.
Dan Benjamin of Garnett urges the Anderson County Economic Development critics led by Orville Cole to publish a detailed public plan. He argues their opposition to the Prairie Spirits Trail and other projects has deterred progress, harmed governance, and driven away potential leaders.
A liberal columnist condemns Newt Gingrich for foreign policy bravado toward Taiwan, calls him a demagogue, and argues the United States will not defend Taiwan as an internal Chinese matter. The piece rails at GOP leadership, federal programs, and Democratic missteps, labeling the party as ineffective and the country craving real leadership.
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