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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1996
Page
2
Franklin County identifies 16 bridges for replacement with seven designs ready and nine proposed. About 2.1 million dollars is planned, potentially financed by bonds over 10 or 15 years. A public hearing on September 11 will gauge citizen input, with debate on tax implications and long term road improvements.
The Lyons Daily News argues Sheila Frahm failed to gain or heed advice and lacked media zing against Sam Brownback. It notes Brownback’s strong fundraising and conservative appeal, predicting a centrists dilemma in November and highlighting Vince Snowbarger’s primary win as part of a broader party struggle.
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald's official stance or editorials.
William Allen White decries Kansas population and financial decline since 1888. He argues out-migration and loss of capital, contrasts with national growth and western states, and condemns critics, political figures, and reformers while urging pride and change. He critiques Kansas City and other cities, notes blue book rankings, and attacks anti-growth rhetoric.
In this column George Pyle critiques Kansas politics and culture, railing at tax cuts and limited government while condemning elected leaders and the erosion of public services, education, and arts. He argues residents overlook duty to others and warns of leaders chasing national fame over state welfare.
Editorial writers reframe William Allen White’s question for modern Kansas. Bruce Buchanan contrasts 1890s Populists with today’s Religious Right and economic unease, urging real jobs and opportunities over inward turning. Ray Call laments out-of-state ownership and corporate greed draining local leadership, schools, parks, and long-term plans.
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