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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1996
Page
2
The piece argues that lawmakers like Bob Vancrum of Johnson County resign to become paid lobbyists, highlighting the lure of lucrative post service roles. It calls for stricter rules barring lobbying by former legislators and even the governor's aides within years of leaving office.
A University of Kansas memo from KU Provost David Shulenburger urges administrators to tone down Christmas decorations in university buildings and require private funding. He argues the institution should avoid promoting a religion, though observers say Christmas trees are cultural symbols and not religious promotion.
Editorials from readers offer diverse viewpoints while noting that these opinions do not necessarily reflect The Herald editor’s views. The page emphasizes independent perspectives and reader engagement in the opinion section.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered government contact details including names such as Nancy Rossend Sekar and Han Serate Office, with multiple telephone and fax numbers. Also includes various street addresses like 125 Korgas Ave Tope and Statehouse Tepeta, suggesting a partial directory of officials and offices amid garbled text.
Vickie Hull recalls a fear filled trek to the dentist after biting into a nutless brownie revealing a broken tooth. A crown is required, numbing shots, drilling, and a dramatic dental chair experience end with a functional prosthetic tooth and a kept friendship with the dentist.
Anthony Carter and family express gratitude to Ottawa Fire Department personnel Chief Towe Captain Carner engineers and firefighters for swiftly tackling the 511 N Hickory blaze with minimal damage. They also thank Franklin County Ambulance Service Ottawa Police Shirley Fluke Red Cross and local businesses and utilities for assistance.
The guide invites reader opinions in the Reader Forum and requires submissions to be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
Straits Times notes South Africa will drop Taiwan recognition in favor of China by year end, signaling Taipei gains no diplomatic leverage from money. Beijing benefits as Taipei’s attempt to buy influence via gifts and aid proves costly and futile. The piece argues Taiwan’s diplomatic endgame approaches.
Charley Reese argues pork barrel spending corrupts government, cites 19th century land grants to railroad tycoons and modern allocations such as 1.9 million for Teamsters elections, 4.5 million for Salt Lake Olympics prep, 3 million for a New Orleans Jazz Historical Park, 8.6 million for National Park Service anti terror ops, and calls for equal benefit to all and smaller government. He frames the issue as a timeless constitutional test beyond party lines.
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