Census 2000 counting debated as political football
The piece argues that the 2000 census faces debate over using statistical sampling to supplement door to door counts. It notes past undercounts, political stakes, and court challenges ruling the plan violates the Census Act, with Republicans wary of Democrats gaining an edge and calls for a rigorous statistical model instead.
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U.S
Census Bureau
Fairbanks
Florida Keys
Beltway
Clinton
Supreme
Walk this way to health and style in backless shoes
Column urges Americans to walk more to improve health and curb pollution. Notes rise of backless women's shoes and argues that while fashion trends shift, walking remains essential. Cites Yale estimates and climate talk to push practical steps like walking short distances and leaving the car. Don Kaul invites reader responses.
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Ima
The
New York Times
Bill Bryson
Mr. Bryson
Des Moines
National Park
Yellowstone
Bryson
YMCA
Reader Forum submissions guidelines at Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald at 104 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 500 words.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Group thanked donors and performers
The Franklin County Veterans Memorial Group expressed gratitude for donations totaling 1785 dollars and praised performers who received certificates. A future outdoor show at Ottawa High School may broaden attendance. thanks were also given to numerous sponsors and helpers by name.
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Franklin County Veterans Memorial Group
Steve Grogan
Ottawa High School
Lake Town
Ottawa
Litwin’s
O'Leary's
Doug Pope & Sons Construction
Wal-Mart
Croucher Abstract
O’reilly Auto Parts
Mitchell Flooring
the Clinic
S&s Foods
Country Mart
Kramer's Drug
Ottawa Co-op
Auto Zone
Apple Market
Expert Tire
Donna’s Diamond Cuts
Country Floral
Kofo Radio
Briscoe Drug
Luke Town
Mike and
Mary Barbush
Wanda Schnoke
Steve Strickland
Jake Bergstrone
Christy (Teter) Pruitt
Steve Minder
Jerry Brinkley
Clarence McIlvain
Dewey Cook
Kristie Yates
Jan Smith
Scott
Candy Wasser
Dick Smith
Tammy Leach
Lora Luther
Marie Luther
Sam Parkins
Dale Reese
Casey Feitz
Nikki Feitz
Jessica Moore
Ray Talbott
Jeannie McCloud
Kenneth Chapman
Veterans Memorial Group
Sweepstakes and Stage Three Revenue in Ottawa
An opinion piece warns Ottawa residents face rising property taxes as Stage Two yields little revenue. It suggests Main Street businesses could become Stage Three significant contributors if a four lane freeway lowers spending elsewhere. Some Stage Two residents may face land donations or property takings to fund the highway vision.
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Ottawa
Lawrence
Main Street
America
Portland
Virginia Beach
North Side Park Becomes City’s New Local Park
The column outlines North Side Park planned between Spruce Cherry and Powhattan on the northeast edge, with designs from University of Kansas students featuring a walking track pond fountain benches and a barn shelter. A walking tour is set forSept 12 at noon, inviting public input, as the city reviews leases budgets and projects with tax relief ahead.
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North Side Park
Spruce, Cherry and
Powhattan
University of Kansas
City Park
North Side
Spruce
Cherry
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Suzuki Strings
New City
Government Contacts for Citizens Seeking Help or Feedback
A compact list of key government contact points and phone numbers for federal and Kansas state offices. It includes President Bill Clinton at the White House, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, and U.S. Representative Jim Ryun with their Topeka and Washington addresses and main lines. Also notes state offices in Topeka and Overland Park and the Topeka federal building contact.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Canson
S.E. Quincy
U.S. Sen
Sam Brownback
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House.gov
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Tribune Media Services
Veterans Memorial
Brad and
Carrie Shuck
Ramsey Printing
Crook's
Party Pleasers
Hairport
Dr. James Eaton
Windmill Cafe
Poncho's
Burnett Automotive
Blaine Finch
Doonesbury
Vam
Coui
Hell
Bernie TI
ATH
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Hiney
Reike
Mallard Fillmore
CNN
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