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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1994
Page
3
Oil woes mount as unleaded hits 1.13.9 to 1.18. super 1.26.9 to 1.29.9. premium 1.33.9. Explanation cites Nigeria’s strike and US imports. compares to 1970s/1990s price trends and LA levels. Analysis notes US energy dependence and a gap between production and consumption.
Guest editorials discuss a Senate move to cut federal money for districts that teach acceptance of homosexuality. The debate cites potential loss of funds for materials and counseling. Sen Wellstone calls the measure mean spirited and worries it would target gay students and guidance groups.
A reader urges traffic control on 17th and Main and argues for stricter enforcement of drinking driver violations rather than banning cars. The letter promotes a community forum named It's Your Quarter and provides a contact number for participation times.
A local ballot question in Franklin County will allow alcohol sales in restaurants deriving 30 percent of income from food. The columnist argues the measure boosts economy, jobs, and growth in Ottawa, noting opposition highlights social harms but insisting the vote targets dining venues only. The piece ends with a light toast and a Lobster dinner preference.
The text argues self-definition shapes national unity and warns that multicultural self-labeling risks conflict. It cites Rwanda, the Balkans, and U.S. history to urge Americans to define themselves as Americans first. It stresses culture over race, promotes a unified national identity, and condemns ethnic jingoism.
A citizen argues for economic sanctions against Washington over health care reform. He claims lawmakers enjoy taxpayer funded health care and calls to end welfare and universal coverage. He warns of rallying taxpayers to pressure Congress if sanctions fail.
A compiled list of contact information for U S senators Nancy Kassebaum and Bob Dole, Rep Jim Slattery with Topeka office, Attorney General Bob Stephan, State Reps Bill Feyerborn and Walker Hendrix, and State Senator Doug Walker with their Washington D C and Topeka addresses, phone numbers, and fax lines.
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