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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1997

Page

2

State to extend driver license renewals to six years

The article argues Kansas will renew licenses every six years starting next year for most drivers, with exceptions for ages under 21 and over 64 and commercial drivers. It questions the open book test and urges a serious written exam to better gauge road rule knowledge and driving skills.

Ansas State Motor Vehicles Division

Two Irans Power Centers Shape U S Relations

The editorial argues Iran has dual power centers: a elected government open to better ties with the United States, and a clerical establishment opposed to America. It cautions that Clinton’s praise of Khatami’s dialogue gesture does not signal clerics’ endorsement of peaceful policy.

Iran United States Clinton Mohammed Khatami Washington White House The New York Times

Guest Editorials Present Varied Viewer Opinions

Editorial notes that guest contributions reflect readers viewpoints and may differ from The Herald's editorials. It highlights the program inviting opinions while stating the publication does not endorse every view.

Word of the week happy definitions survey in Ottawa area

A survey on the word happy collects varied local interpretations from residents and professionals. It covers economic well being, service to others, personal balance, family health, community pride, and everyday joys in Ottawa Kansas with dozens of named participants.

Adj Bill Allegre Bud Gollier Lee Olmsted Ottawa George Kramer Ken Saffron Ed York Jim Grogan Olin Wollen Almeda Edwards al Keefer Happy Gary Jordan Richard Jackson Scott Lambers Jottows Andy Haney Gene Ramsey Ron Heise Bob Bregant Missouri Jeff Mourning Kansas Chris Campbell

Ottawa reader calls for reform in city commission pay

Max Attebery of Ottawa writes that elected officials should not be paid salaries but receive expense accounts for verifiable business costs. He criticizes Commissioners Matthews Finch and Mayor Cummiskey for opposing voter wishes, cites Tyson as the only reformist, and urges listening to the public and possibly replacing the commission.

Ives City Commission Matthews Finch Cigar Company Cummiskey Ramsey Tyson Ottawa Max Attebery

Readers Forum Submissions Policy and Limits

Readers are invited to send opinions to the Reader Forum. All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.

Christmas Carol theme prompts call for care and work reform

The piece contrasts a regional stage version of A Christmas Carol with social debates on welfare reform in Wisconsin. It links Ignorance to Dickens’s bottom tier and notes Welfare to Work trims aid, job training, and daycare data, arguing for boundaries and responsibility while citing public figures and contact details.

Martin Charles Dickens Ebenezer Scrooge Dickens Nancy Thurow Scrooge Wisconsin Congress

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