Presidential race reflected in voter guidance and choices
The column urges voters to study candidates Dole Clinton Perot Browne noting Browne’s lack of funds and Perot’s fading appeal. It argues both major candidates share globalist and big government traits while urging engagement in congressional races, ballot access, and independent media for informed, personal election decisions.
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Bob Dole
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
Harry Browne
Browne
Libertarian Party
Dole
Clinton
Perot
America
Jack Kemp
Clintons
Congress
White House
National Rifle Association
Afl-Cio
C-Span
Doctors could form a union to shape health care reform
The discussion imagines physicians joining labor unions as a force in health care reform, arguing doctors shift from seen as elites to line workers under market driven changes. AFL CIO leaders acknowledge welcoming physicians, though not with a formal invitation. The piece argues medicine needs a larger, organized role in reform.
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Wall Street
Aflcio
Electrical Workers Union
Plumbers Union
Jim DeHoff
Kansas Aflcio
Economic development overlay zone eyed to ease red tape
Ottawa planners consider an economic development overlay zone to grant landowners flexibility for certain industrial uses on land zoned general commercial. If approved by the city commission on October 2, the zone would let developers outline acceptable uses in advance, with city review to balance growth and control. John D. Montgomery notes city planners may have struck a middle ground.
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City Planning Commission
City Commission
Ottawa
23Rd Street
I-35
John D. Montgomery
oOttawa
Editorial: Clinton at 1996 Convention Seen as Faltering Era
The piece contrasts Bill Clinton's 1992 promise of dynamic change with the 1996 reality at Chicago's Democratic National Convention. It argues he failed to deliver major goals like health reform, tax cuts, and ecological aims. Yet Clinton remains emblematic of his era, with a sense of inevitability surrounding his candidacy amid a liberal US perspective.
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Chicago
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Die Berliner Zeitung
Berlin
United States
Government contact details for Kansas officials
A directory style listing covers federal and state offices with names and addresses including President Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and Kansas officials such as Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state representatives Ralph Tanner Feuerborn with respective Topeka addresses and phone numbers for public comments and inquiries.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Sheila Frahm
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Ter
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest
Remember Aug 16 Rain Drenched Ottawa Girl Scout Camp Night
Reader forum recalls a four inch rain in Ottawa on August 16. A Brownie troop improvised by camping indoors, cooking, and playing games. The note urges community volunteers to join Girl Scouts, sharing time and advice, with Teresa Gorby inviting calls at 518 E. Logan 242-5859.
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Ottawa
Girl Scouts
Teresa Gorby
E. Logan
Remarkable thanks to Ottawa area entertainers and volunteers
A late note praises numerous performers and helpers from Skunk Run and Street Fest and other events. It lists individuals and groups by name, credits their volunteer work, and thanks family and friends. It promotes the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium lineup and recurring Grand Opry performances as local entertainment hubs.
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Amanda McCurdy
Randy
P.A
Skunk Run
Ottawa
OMA
Eddie Rabbit
Wichita Brass Quintet
Wild Bill
Beth Hunter
American Youth Ballet
Lazer Vaudeville
Braschler Music
The
Grand “O” Opry
Dale
Mary Reese
Reader Forum Requests Signed Letters with Address
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum and must include a hand signed letter with the author's address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
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Innes
Erie
Alan Cunningham
Lacey Meloche
Dave
Dan Wooge
Carla Plaschka
Suzuki Stings
Kelley Bethell
Christie Medlen
Toby Stillians
Ottawa Brass
Medora Hoge
A.C.T
Ottawa Readers Theatre
Voice of Praise
OHS
Pete Heiniger
Michelle Stevens
Amy
Beth
Maggie
Mona
Malory
Marielle
Marah
Mack
Turning Pointe Dance Studio
Sarah Walsh
Sarah Simmons
Amanda Wiltse
Emily Peterson
Natasha Jaworski
Amy Goodloe
Kathryn McCurdy
Jake Burgstrom
Barefoot Philharmonic
Marla Webb
Daren Kirk
Kay Kuhlmann
Ashley Mitchell
Mon Phiouphilavauh
Shana Meloche
Lucky
Sarah Crawford
Angie Peine
Wanda Schnoke
Stan Milliken
Kris Dunyon
Jamie Mietchen
Christie Teter
Bootscooters
Richard
Judy Fritts
Kathryn
Stan
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