Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
A columnist discusses Dr. Laura Schlessinger's bestseller and its provocative view that women should cultivate self sufficiency and relationship skills. The piece ties her popularity to down to earth advice and contrasts with critics who favor traditional gender roles. It then cites Census data showing food stamp use among mothers ages 15 to 44, noting racial disparities and the claim that education shape outcomes beyond formal schooling.
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Ottawa
Laura Schlessinger
Laura
Census Bureau
New York Times
It's Your Quarter Forum Draws Tax Protest in Ottawa
A reader letters page voices frustration over Franklin County and Ottawa taxes, calling for lower rates and accusing local officials of liberalism. The writer notes higher tax bills than Johnson County and urges participation in the upcoming election while inviting comments for the community forum.
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Franklin County
City of
Ottawa
Johnson County
Iowa lesson from a political dance tale
A commentary on the Iowa straw poll and tensions between Senators Bob Dole and Phil Gramm. Gramm challenges Dole within the Republican field, highlighting campaign organization and clout. The piece notes the poll's oddities, hints at possible improprieties, and calls Dole's camp to wake up to rival strength.
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Sen
Bob Dole
Iowa
Bob
Belle
Senate
Gramm
Dole
Cic
Republican Party
Towa
Dallas
Lubbock
Fort Worth
Cole
Turnout and swing voters shape 1996 race dynamics
The piece argues that two activist groups, the so called Christian right and the Perot independents, will determine the 1996 election through high turnout. It questions Clinton's triangulation strategy and blames staff arrogance for possible election vulnerability, referencing Baker and Bush as examples.
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Beltway
Times Square
Ted Kennedy
Bernie Sanders
I-Vt
Ayatollah Khomeini
Perot
Ross Perot
Country Club
Bill Clinton
Congress
Bush
Clinton
White House
Baker
Law and justice clash in OJ Simpson trial notes
A column argues that when the law fails to address insults to a wife, individuals may seek personal retribution. It cites Detective Fuhrman’s remarks about Ito’s wife and the potential impact on the trial, suggesting a punch rather than legal action as a former approach.
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Mark Fuhrman
Lance Ito
L.A
Fuhrman
Ito
Simpson
Andrew Jackson
Charlton Heston
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Phil Gramm
Kansas
By Bill Tellier
The
Ottawa Herald
James Baker
George Bush
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
Mallard Fillmore
By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
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