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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1991
Page
3
I Ras Finney contemplates a statewide property tax levy for education to cut taxes in many areas while sparing wealthier regions. She signals no major budget cuts or spending hikes and may seek sales tax extension, drawing on voting returns before any commitment.
Guest opinion argues Bush may not secure renomination as Patrick Buchanan and David Duke challenge within the GOP. It notes Duke's extremist background and compares him to past figures, weighs potential vote-splitting, and cautions against assuming outcomes before ballots are cast.
The second annual luminaria lighting at Kanza Park on December 14 received wide support. Organizers thank Fogle Quarry for sand, Earl Heckman for hauling, Town & Country for lighters, Ottawa Jaycees for hot cider, Cedar Square residents for sack tops, and many youth groups and caroling groups for help. About $125 was raised for next year.
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A polemic arguing that tax and spend politics fail to revive the economy. It warns of a downward spiral from debt and apathy, calling for service cuts, layoffs, and ruthlessly trimming programs. The piece laments shrinking tolerance, rising anger, and impending civic bluntness. It urges accountability and hard choices ahead of November elections.
A satirical exchange imagines President Bush urging national effort to revive the economy. Two barflies discuss practical steps from investor help to jump starting and even humorous analogies about mouth to mouth resuscitation and prunes. The dialogue lampoons political rhetoric and public duty.
North Side resident E A Moody alleges five black fire hydrants on the north side lack adequate water pressure. Moody claims city officials ignore the issue while residents struggle with high prices and limited access, urging action from authorities.
A compiled contact roster lists President George Bush at the White House and several Kansas lawmakers. It includes Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka, eSenators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, D C, Rep. Dick Nichols in Washington D C, state representatives George Teagarden and Walker Hendrix in Topeka, and State Sen. Dave Webb in Stillwell with corresponding addresses and telephone numbers.
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