Kansan Lawmakers Balk At Pork Barrel Spending
Kansas Congressman Jim Slattery blasts federal pork while criticizing Senator Bob Dole over projects from a Lawrence Welk birthplace to multiple wildlife refuges. He urges taxpayers to demand action and end politics as usual amid budget strains and growing discontent.
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Kansas
Jim Slattery
Congress
Lawrence Welk
North Dakota
Bob Dole
Dole
Wilson Reservoir
Russell
Marais Des Cygnes
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Stafford County
Quivira
Fort Larned
Slattery
Washington
Sen. Dole
Poland Eyes US as Fighter Plane Supplier
Guest opinion argues that Poland seeks United States arms due to Soviet departure, warning that such ties risk future warfare, while noting U S disclosures of germ warfare and missile tech sales to Traq in 1987. It urges tighter scrutiny of war technology exports amid Poland’s economic crisis and Desert Shield tensions.
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Soviet Union
United States
Poland
U.S
Traq
Persian Gulf
Hutchinson News
Thanks to Santa Claus for help on December night
Leon and Denise Seiwert of Garden Plain RFD 1 express heartfelt thanks to Santa Claus for assisting them on Wednesday night December 5 while their pickup stalled on the way to Kansas City. They credit Town & Country Supply staff and a Wal-Mart automotive employee for directing them to the solution and wish a Merry Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Kansas City
Town & Country Supply
Wal-Mart
Leon
Denise
The Birth of Jesus and the Gift of Paying Attention
This commentary argues Christmas stress comes from what and why we give. It urges year round attention to others as the true gift, citing Jesus and Paul on giving time, talents, and care. Genuine love shows when gifts reflect recipients through mindful care.
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Jesus
Paul
Goodby
Political hypocrisy and the Keating influence
A reader condemns U S senators for accepting campaign contributions from Charles Keating and Lincoln Savings. The letter argues politicians placate powerful donors, ignoring ordinary voters, and calls for accountability while criticizing Cranston Glenn DiConcini McCain and Riegle for perceived improprieties.
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Charles Keating
Lincoln Savings and Loan Association
Ethics Committee
Alan Cranston
John Glenn
Dennis DiConcini
John McCain
Donald Riegle
Gary Hart
Bahamas
Dolly
Ottawa Carol Fest Brings Community Together in Haley Park
Dear Citizens of Ottawa. a Wednesday evening Christmas celebration in Haley Park drew kids, parents, and neighbors. The Mayor’s Carol Fest featured performances by local students, a university choir, and the O.M.A. group, with thanks to sponsors KOFO Radio and the Ottawa publications. The note thanks many volunteers, city officials, and the National Guard for sound equipment, and invites signed letters to the editor with a return address.
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Ottawa
Haley Park
Darrell McCune
Alice Jo
Stanley DeFries
O.U
Joyce Stuermer
O.M.A
Donna Forth
Joanne Fluke
Jill Gage
Ellen
Ann
Wilbur Wheaton
DeFries
Ed Baxter
First Baptist Church
U.S.D
Sacred Heart
Kofo Radio
Ottawa Herald
The
Ottawa Times
KOFO
Mathey Chiropractic and
Croucher Abstract
Allen Cunningham
Janie Kuehn
Mona Shogren
Georgia Whiteford
Cathy Sutton
Don Duncan
City of Ottawa
Greater Chamber of Commerce
Image and Communication Committee
Lou Atherton
Phyllis Foster
Pete Dearfoss
Kathy Miller
Dorothy Nichols
Sue Gillette
Shiela Miller
Santa
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Jimi Hitch
Buddy Earl Justus
Senate Ethics Committee
Life Magazine
Cranston
Keating
Woolworth’s
White House
Bush
By Andy Rooney
Tribune Media Service
John Heckert
Jack Davis
Barb Nelson
National Guard
Virgil Croucher
Mike. Polson
Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Ien
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