Money’s grip fades as voters favor change in 1994 elections
Editorial argues money failed incumbents in the House races. Republicans toppled 34 Democrats despite higher spending by many incumbents. Dan Rostenkowski’s indictment and defeat, plus Dan Glickman’s loss, illustrate extremes. Overall spending rose, suggesting voter turnover outweighed dollars.
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Chicago
Dan Rostenkowski
Michael Flanagan
Rostenkowski
Dan Glickman
Kansas
Todd Tiahrt
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Generosity Overcomes Grinches at Ottawa Headstart Christmas
A local Grinch appeared to spoil Ottawa Headstart Center Christmas plans as gifts were opened and toys vanished. Community response flooded in with donations and support, replacing items and ensuring Santa could deliver to smiling preschoolers despite the early trouble.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Angel Tree Helps 138 Children
Angel Tree benefactors in Franklin County provided gifts for 138 children. Cochairman Ed Barnhart thanks citizens for heart and pocket donations that bring Christmas joy to local kids and signal a hopeful future for the community.
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Franklin County
ED Barnhart
Salvation Army
Angel Tree
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Include Signatures
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer's address and a phone number for verification. Unsigned submissions will not be published. The page invites community voices and emphasizes prompt verification by telephone.
Looking Back: Ottawa’s liquor by the drink era hints
A century ago testimonials sold merchandise as Ottawa eyed liquor by the drink before 1900. The Dec 20 1894 Ottawa Herald noted Kilpatrick's leg injury from a cart, a Rock Island hold up, and Long gifting Lane tobacco. A later 1944 Santa miscue and Nazi camps report contrasted with 1969 Fire Dept charity dinner for 14 kids.
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Ottawa Herald
A.E. Kilpatrick
Fillmore
California
Percy Morse
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Partridge
Janow
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Ottawa Fire Department
Early Christmas charity rush prompts catalog idea
Veteran columnist Mike Royko notes the December rush to help orphans and needy families, warns of missed chances when planning is late, and suggests a Christmas catalog of charitable options to spread good deeds calmly. He cites orphanages, social agencies, and year end priorities.
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Sears and
Ward
Community Forum Calls for Local Involvement and Budget Ideas
Residents email concerns about school and courthouse safety, federal inaction on militia activity, and tax policy. The piece mentions a plan to cut welfare by age and family status, plus a faulty Main Street job and a forum titled Its Your Quarter with a contact number for evening calls.
Contact Details for State Officials in Topeka
A citizen note provides two government contacts: Governor Joan Finney at the State Capitol Topeka 66612 and Attorney General Bob Stephan at the Judicial Center Topeka 66612. Phone numbers listed are 913 296 3232 for the governor and 913 296 2215 for the attorney general.
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Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Stephan
Judicial Center
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