Ottawa school contract talks stall as mediation begins
Ottawa teachers and the school district remain at impasse amid mediation over contract terms and calendar changes. The Ottawa Education Association accuses unilateral scheduling of half days starting Aug. 21, while the CFA defends the plan to ease heat and assist parental planning. Both sides report some progress and emphasize the need for compromise and direct board involvement in negotiations.
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Sly Stallone bets on fat comeback in Cop Land
Don Kaul notes Stallone gains 39 pounds for Cop Land role as a hearing impaired New Jersey sheriff but quickly resumes lifting after filming. He mirrors Brando in risky career move and contemplates Rambo 4 amid weight gain praise and self image musings. Artful ego commentary and audience reaction follow.
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Judge Dredd
Rhinestone
New Jersey
Robert DeNiro
Harvey Keitel
Ray Liotta
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Rocky
Michelangelo
John Travolta
Marlon Brando
Dirigible Corps
Claudia Schiffer
Elle McPherson
Clark Gable
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Ben Le benefit readers praise volunteers and donors
Local readers thank volunteers and area businesses for the Ben Le benefit that raised about 5400 dollars toward a customized wheelchair. Attendees recall Todd wheeling Ben onto the field for honorary pitches, with many named volunteers highlighted for exceptional work.
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Ben
Todd
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Cindy McCurdy
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Todd Burroughs
Lynnett Carter
Megan
Iran’s Khatami Takes Office in Turbulent Era
The new Iranian president Mohammed Khatami inherits an open policy challenge amid Khomeini’s enduring authority. Iraq also faces foreign policy crossroads as Washington reevaluates containment, aiming to ease hostility between West and Iran and among regional players. Guest editorials reflect varied opinions.
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Mainichi Shimbun
Tokyo
Iran
Mohammed Khatami
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Khatami
Khomeini
Iraq
Washington
Woman Wins 1 Million in Alienation Suit After Affair
Kathleen Parker reports on Dorothy Hutelmyer of North Carolina who sued The Other Woman and won a $1 million alienation of affections verdict. The piece contrasts blame for the broken marriage, the husband’s role, and public reaction, noting the case’s lack of a happy ending.
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America
Dorothy Hutelmyer
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Paula Jones
Clinton
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Senate and House Office Contacts for Brownback Roberts Ryun
Directory of contact details for U S Senators Sam Brownback Pat Roberts and Representative Jim Ryun. Includes Washington D C addresses in Hart and Dirksen buildings with phone and fax numbers and Kansas state offices in Topeka and Overland Park.
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Hart
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Washington, D.C
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Dirksen
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Suite 245
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
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