County forms new personnel and purchasing department
Editorial argues for centralized personnel and purchasing to improve efficiency in Franklin County. It notes Charlotte Jones as supervisor, a planned budget, and potential savings from reduced waste. The piece weighs a hired county administrator versus current governance, praising a professional approach to daily operations.
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Charlotte Jones
Jones
Kansas
Franklin County
John D. Montgomery
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Hawaii gay marriages spark economic booster for society
An opinion piece argues Hawaii's legalization of same sex marriages could boost society and economy. It suggests fewer domestic calls for police, streamlined divorces, and new wedding business profits, noting potential tax and service sector gains while downplaying traditional values concerns. The piece uses humor and broad social observations, naming no specific individuals.
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Hawaii
Gingiss Brothers
Dornan Loses Seat As A Woman Edges GOP Hopeful In Voter Shift
The Tri-City Herald notes U S Representative Bob Dornan, known for fiery rhetoric and attacks on ethnic groups, loses his congressional seat in 1996 to a woman amid claims of voter fraud. The piece contrasts Dornan's decline with a broader regional political shift.
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Tri-City
Kennewick
Wash
U.S
Bob Dornan
Clinton
Dornan
Congress
Orange County
Calif
Jordan Times
Amman
Israel
Jordan
Benjamin Netanyahu
Egypt
Hussein
Abdul-Karim Kabariti
Retengabe
Reader praises leadership on Ottawa downtown and county issues
A reader replies to a column urging re thinking of Ottawa’s metal facade and county management. The note applauds leadership and calls for renewed public discussion, suggesting the timing is right for more talks.
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Ottawa
Madonna and child spark uneasy holiday reflections
A reader contrasts Madonna’s Madonna and child imagery with a feature on a group home for unwed pregnant teens. The piece argues teen pregnancy reflects broader social changes, questions male roles, and calls for renewed moral standards amid modern birth control and reproductive rights debates.
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Madonna
Lourdes
Grandma
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