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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1995
Page
3
The piece argues for political decorum and outlines possible succession if Dole retires, noting Roberts as a potential appointee. It also critiques Kansas school officials for not lengthening the year and suggests extending school days to avoid late August heat and improve learning.
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with a writer's address. Unsigned letters will not be published. Include a telephone number to speed verification of the submission.
A century of Ottawa notes recalls a 1895 river crossing where L E Stanard’s son Elmer and his wagon were swept away by floodwaters. Horses found later, wagon lost, with the team perishing. Also recounted is a 1945 cattle sale interrupted by a coyote chase and rabbit pelts on US-59. A 1970 toy safety concern about lawn darts closes the year’s recollections.
A heated critique argues Sen. Bob Dole cannot beat Bill Clinton in 1996. It accuses Dole of shifting positions on Balkan troop deployment and aligning with internationalist Republicans. The author urges political realignment and even contemplates unregistering to vote.
A letter from Franklin County residents criticizes I-35 north between Wellsville and Edgerton for repeated treacherous conditions after snowstorms. They report four wrecks at 6:30 a.m. and praise Johnson County salted roads at the county line, urging improved maintenance and noting ongoing frustration with local road service.
A reader voices views on presidential leadership, U S policy in Bosnia, local traffic concerns at K 68 and Eisenhower, and recycling and waste disposal hurdles. He recalls drug use myths about the 60s and 70s, criticizes conservative Republicans, and invites further thoughts via a phone line.
A compiled contact directory for federal and state leaders in Kansas. Includes President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Rep. Sam Brownback and state officials like Gov. Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and several state representatives and senators with addresses, phone numbers, and emails or websites.
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