Editorial: Dole Glickman Kassebaum face deficit fix debate
The article surveys senators and representatives weighing a constitutional balanced budget amendment. Dan Glickman flips to support after opposing a few years ago, while Nancy Kassebaum doubts its efficacy but may vote yes. It notes off budget spending and emergency carve outs, and critiques past Gramm Rudman limits.
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Bob Dole
U.S
Dan Glickman
Wichita
Fourth Congressional District
House
Nancy Kassebaum
Kassebaum
Congress
Gramm- Rudman
Guest Opinion Note on Editorial Variety
A reader feature clarifies that guest editorials offer diverse viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. The notice explains the purpose of guest opinions and how they differ from staff editorials.
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Herald
Banks curb deposits as cash becomes a liability in recession
During a downturn banks hold excess cash, slash deposit rates, and even cancel high yield CDs while discouraging new savings. Analysts note liquidity has risen, profits shrink, and customers are increasingly choosy about where to stash funds amid bank failures and prudence.
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of Baden
Newhouse News Service
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Massachusetts
Bank of Louisiana
dLawrence Journal-World
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Publication
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with the writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published. Include a signature to ensure publication.
Perot reshapes politics as an independent hopeful grows
The piece views Ross Perot as an intriguing, non candidate figure who could enter the race as an Independent if ballot access across all 50 states is secured. It notes his TV presence, rising poll support, anti negative campaigning stance, and controversial takes on abortion, taxes, and the Gulf War, while contrasting him with Bush and Clinton and predicting a volatile six months ahead.
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Ross Perot
Perot
New York Times
CBS News
Clinton
Bush
David Frost
Paul Tsongas
Congress
Washington
Bill Clinton
Texas
Worthwhile Kansas Presidential Primary Worth the Cost
Letter argues the Kansas Presidential Preference Primary was cost effective overall. It cites about 375000 participants, notes costs partly offset by absorbed state expenses, and urges legislative fixes for scheduling and cross state alignment to keep the pivotal electoral role for Kansans.
Readers call for removal of Royko and Pyle from Ottawa Herald
A reader condemns Royko and Pyle for routine insults in their columns and urges The Ottawa Herald to stop publishing them. The letter, dated April 22, labels Pyle’s Jesus editorial uninformed and disgusting, and claims many share the demand to eliminate the columnists from future issues.
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Royko
Pyle
Jesus
Ottawa Herald
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