Debate on deposit insurance and security fears
Editorial argues the debate over deposit insurance continues, noting Uncle Saf insured savings and deposits up to 100000 per account may have influenced the crisis. It warns against blaming only government, cites public desire for total security, and questions why insured programs exist when risk accompanies wealth protection.
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Saf
Joaris
Idren
Spen
S&l
Contact details for federal and state representatives
A list provides contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Senator Bob Dole Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 206510 Senator Nancy Kassebaum Russell Washington DC 20510 Representative Bob Whittaker Rayburn Building Washington DC 20515 State Senator Jim Allen Statehouse Topeka 66612 State Representative Sue Shumway Statehouse Topeka 66612 281W 296-7699 296-7361 202-224-6521 202-224-4774 202-225-3911
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bottle Sue Shumway
Letters to the Editor Guidelines in Plain Language
The notice urges readers to send signed letters with the writer’s address and include a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published. The requirement emphasizes prompt confirmation and accuracy in published correspondence.
Midweek Mugshots From Ottawa Past educators highlighted in retro lineup
Herald photo page revisits 25 to 30 year old mug shots of educators and community figures. Jim Grogan still teaches. Harold Wallace retired as middle school principal after 1955 service. W D Dave Bemmels OU professor. Ron Yingling OU financial aid. Elmer Roth veterans' columnist. Bud Gollier physician. Earl Devore architect. Sgt Don Lytle Highway Patrol. Floyd Jacob former oil company staffer.
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Ottawa
Herald
Steve Zuk
Zak
Jim Grogan
New England Patriots
Steve Grogan
Jim
Harold Wallace
Harold
Elmer Roth
Roth
the Herald
Veterans’ Assistance
Bud Gollier
Earl Devore
Don Lytle
Highway Patrol
Floyd Jacob
Standard Oil
Repairmen who fix things with real skill
A focused meditation on finding a competent repairman who can fix a stubborn problem today. The narrator vents on questions from stallers, the arrogance of service staff, and long waits, noting the anxiety of tossing usable items while repair delays persist.
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Middle East
Peckham as a serious governor contender in Kansas
A reader urges voters to consider Dick Peckham for governor, praising his integrity and concrete tax budget proposals. The letter criticizes The Ottawa Herald for favoring a well funded candidate and highlights Peckham’s background on education, budget cuts, and reducing government duplication as key strengths.
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Dick Peckham
Kansas State Board of Education
Kansas Education Association
Kansas
Marty
McPheron
Letters Urge Candidates in Aug. 7 Primary
Readers submit letters to The Ottawa Herald urging support for various candidates in the August 7 primary. The items must reach the newspaper by 5 pm Thursday to be considered for publication.
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