Law tying highway funds to dropout rates sparks backlash
Rep George Sangmeister of Illinois proposes withholding federal highway funds if states do not curb dropouts, mirroring a West Virginia law praised by officials for returning 1,800 students to school and revoking 400 licenses. Critics say the measure burdens DOT and misplaces responsibility on education, noting dropout causes are not addressed.
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George Sangmeister
Illinois
West Virginia
Sangmiester
Department of Transportation
Department of Education
Army admits it lied about Vietnam war in new book
Civilian historian William Hammond on the Pentagon payroll argues the Army admits government deceit in the Vietnam era. He contends journalists often told more complete truth than officials, and public opposition rose with casualties, not media reports. The Army plans a series examining its Vietnam role to learn lessons.
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U.S
Southeast Asia
William Hammond
Pentagon
Hammond
Army
Government leaders contact list for citizen inquiries
Compiled contact details for top U S figures and offices: President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington D C 20500 Senator Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510 Telephone 202 224 6521 Senator Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510 Telephone 224 4774 Representative Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Telephone 202 225 311 State Rep Sue Shumway 281W Statehouse Topeka 66612 Telephone 296 7699
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Hart
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Washington, D.C
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Russell
Wash
Ington
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
Washington, DC
Sue Shumway
Statehouse
Topeka
Range lands idea stirs Kansas debate over plains future
Rutgers instructors Deborah Epstein Popper and Frank Popper urge government takeover of vast Plains lands to restore buffalo commons, arguing 20 states including Kansas are a historic miscalculation. Critics from Rep. Pat Roberts to Kansas academics dismiss the plan as impractical and politically provocative, noting wheat growth would persist.
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Deborah Epstein Popper
Frank Popper
Kansas
Peppers
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Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Dakotas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Rutgers
Plains
U.S
Washington Post
Pat Roberts
Dodge City
Post
Hays Daily News
Homer Socolofsky
Kansas State University
City commission faulted on employee rights in Ottawa letter
James A Weaver of AFSCME Council 64 Topeka criticizes Ottawa City Commission for not adopting the Kansas Public Employer-Employee Relations Act. He argues PERB would give city workers representation via secret ballot and reduce costly lawsuits, urging fair treatment and proper use of tax dollars.
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Ottawa City Commission
Kansas
City Commission
PERB
Ees
Ottawa
James A
Weaver
Afscme Council
Topeka
Navy Vet Recalls 350 Naval Gun in City Park
A Franklin County veteran recounts serving on a 350 naval gun aboard a USS Navy tanker in Atlantic convoys with destroyer escorts and multiple ships. He shares memories of North Atlantic danger, Pacific occupation duties, and years of driving past the park gun, hoping to meet others with similar 3-50 experiences.
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Atlantic
Main Street
North Atlantic
John Tienken
Franklin County
Pave Gravel Streets or Brick Roads Heritage Tradeoff
A resident, FRANK D. TATE of 1046 S. Sycamore, urges Ottawa city commissioners to prioritize paving gravel and dirt streets before overlaying brick streets with asphalt to reduce dust and dirt within city limits and preserve remaining brick street heritage.
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Ottawa
Fair City
Frank D. Tate
S. Sycamore
Promoting News Shows Draws Mixed Feelings on ABC Primetime Live
The writer praises Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson but laments heavy promotion for Primetime Live. He urges better quality broadcasts and suggests dropping embarrassing ads to boost ratings, arguing many viewers refuse news due to tasteless commercials and promotional hype.
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ABC News
Diane Sawyer
Sam Donaldson
Diane
Sam
America
Primetime
ABC
Rick Kaplan
Ottawa Herald subscription rates list corrections and fees
The notice lists July 1 89 and after delivery rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or mail, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options with amounts for motor route and Franklin County as well as all other regions. It also provides staff titles and office roles for the Ottawa newspaper.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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