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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1997
Page
2
Americans complain about slowness and rising stamp costs yet the U S Postal Service handles 5 billion pieces in the first half of December for 25 million customers. It hires 40,000 seasonal workers, extends hours, and keeps offices open while workers endure long shifts and hostile pressure.
A compiled directory of political contacts including President Bill Clinton The White House and multiple offices of U S senators and representatives in Washington D C Topeka and Overland Park Kansas with street addresses and phone numbers for comments offices Topeka and state offices. Names include Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Bill Graves and Carla Stovall.
The piece mocks Sara Lister a Clinton appointee who called Marines extremists and laments anti military rhetoric. It argues the Army Navy and Marine pride fuels humor and banter, noting regimental identity and unit bonds as key to soldiers staying in line, with Lister losing footing by speaking out.
A reader from Emporia reflects on teaching in a district supportive of grants and collaboration among NEA members, school boards, and administrators. She lauds ongoing interest based bargaining, salary raises, staff input, and joint initiatives while urging unity to improve Ottawa’s educational climate.
A columnist describes reading hundreds of letters weekly from readers, noting types from hateful to inspirational. One standout is Christine, a 36-year-old single mother with a troubled past who works hard for her family, seeks stable work, and stays optimistic, illustrating why the writer values these exchanges.
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