Gingrich in Missouri Book Tour Draws Mixed Protest
Newt Gingrich autographed copies of To Renew America in Clayton Missouri while protesters argued he profits from corporate ties and a high salary. Protester Tim Barnes claimed Gingrich earns 171500 and spends time campaigning rather than doing his job, though Barnes questions the merit of his stance.
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Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
America
Missouri
Newt
Tim Barnes
Clayton
Barnes
Blood Drive Prompts Community Call for Donations
Community forum letters urge more blood donors after June quota fell short. Aug 24 Bloodmobile at Faith Lutheran Church invites walk ins noon to 5 PM. Readers critique school planning, local taxes, and media coverage while inviting participation.
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Faith Lutheran Church
E. 12Th
Wal-Mart’s impact on Ottawa and local shops debated
A Wellsville reader laments Wal-Mart’s expansion in Ottawa, arguing it hurts small locally owned businesses, drains profits, and harms downtown diversity. He cites charitable theatrics, community subsidies, and calls for stronger local support of small retailers, urging residents to rethink shopping choices.
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Wal-Martville
Oops
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Litwins
Kramer Drug
Sutton's Jewelry
Lumber Company
Mainstreet Bakery
Didde’s
Wal- Mart
State of
Vermont
David Morris
Co-op America Quarterly
Citizens’ Board
Wal-Mart Corporation
Ottawa tourism plan hinges on NRA review and staff
Open letter to Mayor Matthews argues the 1994 Kansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act could reshape downtown and residential areas. It urges a cautious approach to hiring a tourism director and funding for the historical society, notes tax rebates under NRA, highlights potential downtown projects, and calls for a coordinated plan with the Chamber of Commerce before expanding paid staff.
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Matthews
Topeka
Capital- Journal
Kansas
Commission
Ottawa
The
Historical Society
Jeanne Stinson
Bi Secon Pate
NRA
AmVestors Financial Corp
Memorial Hospital
S.E
6Th
Madison
Essent
Penney’s
Chamber of Commerce
Oak Furniture Store Donates Oak Table to Ottawa Senior Center
The Ottawa Senior Center Inc thanks Classic Oak Furniture Store for a new solid oak table donation. The gift supports remodeling efforts and is described as a magnanimous and much appreciated contribution by Chairwoman B Smith.
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Ottawa Senior Center Inc
B Smith
Ottawa Senior Center
Ottawa young helpers praised after city incident
A letter from Aug 1, 1995 recounts three good hearted young men who assisted a stalled car at Main and Fourth in Ottawa. They pushed the vehicle to safety and stayed with the travelers until mechanics arrived, refusing any payment. The writer credits Craig and Jason and notes a 24 hour Wal Mart assisted in obtaining a needed part.
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Ottawa
Lincoln
Neb
Main
Fourth Street
Iola
Craig
Jason
Ottawa Herald
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signatures
The publication invites readers to send signed letters for publication and requires the writer to include a full address. Unsigned letters will not be published and a telephone number should be provided to verify authenticity.
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