Editorial urges Bush family abortion stance amid Republican platform
The article critiques Barbara Bush urging Republicans to ignore abortion and gay rights in the platform. It notes President Bush's continued opposition to abortion, Goldwater's warning, and expected party divisions as delegates prepare to vote next week. The piece portrays the issue as personal not political and predicts unfolding reactions.
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Republican Party
Barbara Bush
Bush
Barry Goldwater
Opinion on Middle East policy and Iraq War critique
A reader condemns the Gulf War and sanctions as costly and unnecessary. They argue diplomacy could have solved issues, warn of long term demographic and political fallout in Iraq and Iran, and urge lifting sanctions to hurt only regimes. They criticize Bush for undermining stability and claim the U S lacks a coherent long term Middle East policy.
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Iraq
Kuwait
United States
Persian Gulf
Iran
Bush
China
Soviet Union
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Jimmy Carter
Israel
Ottawa candidates earn praise for service at forum
The Ottawa City Commission held a public forum to interview Vicki Cummiskey and Matt Matthews as potential replacements for Jim Welch. Both newcomers, praised for their willingness to serve, faced a lone insulting question about carpetbagger status while organizers and community volunteers, including Brad O'Dea and staff, salvaged a soggy baseball field despite heavy rain.
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Ottawa City Commission
Vicki Cummiskey
Matt Matthews
Jim Welch
Welch
Tony Keim
Commission
Cal Lantis
Lantis
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Matthews
Cummiskey
Ottawa
City Commission
China
Open letter questions Senator Dole about fundraising
Orville J. Cole of Gamett asks Senator Dole to disclose donors and motives behind a $2.4 million re election fund. He questions donor interests, justification for large contributions, and Dole's Kansas benefits and future plans. Cole notes sending copies to Kansas newspapers and awaits replies.
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Senator Dole
Kansas
Orville J. Cole Gamett
City commission forum sparks reader’s frustration and questions
Don Jones voices discontent after a sparsely attended candidate forum held by the current City Commission. He criticizes voter indifference, questions how truly invested residents are, and accuses some candidates of viewing Ottawa as a stepping stone. He notes local candidates’ roots and asks for clear definitions of terms like carpetbagger.
Critics of welfare introspection letter on JOBS and Ranwork program
A letter responding to questions about why SRS funds training and babysitting for NCCC attendees discusses the JOBS program within Ranwork, the 1988 Family Support Act, and calls for education, budgeting training, and employment. It notes Pell grants cover tuition, SRS babysitting, adult education grants, and emphasizes hardship factors.
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SRS
NCCC
Congress
Franklin County
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Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
Brad O’dea
By Bill Tellier
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Ottawa Herald
Washington
Post
Mr. Welch
Don F. Jones
Cheryl Seymour
Cedar Social Worker
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