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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1999
Page
2
The piece argues mandatory proof of insurance at Jan 1 renewal will ease long run compliance. It notes past renewals required only company name and policy number, not proof, and estimates about 2,800 Franklin County drivers lack coverage. Officials used brochures and reminders, but unread mail caused a learning curve.
Both parties rush to propose laws to strengthen open records and meetings. While commendable, actions seem driven by media pressure and party agendas rather than the public good. The core aim is protecting democracy through effective enforcement, whether via a commission or an officer, with collaboration over self interest.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on House Majority Leader Kent Glasscock supporting a pilot school voucher project while previously opposing vouchers. The debate highlights public education reform as a national and state issue with potential gubernatorial ambitions looming.
Guest editorials publish diverse opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald or its editor.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and addresses for U S political figures including Sen Pat Roberts Gov Bill Graves State Sen Robert Tyzan and State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Feuerborn along with contact details in Topeka Kansas and Washington DC, with garbled punctuation and stray numbers.
Dorothy Nichols reflects on KDOT choosing an eastern four lane expressway from Ottawa to Lawrence. She cites safety, cost, and reduced private land impact, recalls past traffic concerns at Richmond and Ottawa intersections, and urges local officials to support the plan. Nichols notes her public service background and presents persisting community viewpoints.
The Incredible Poll names President Bill Clinton Man of the Year for 1999, with rivals like Ken Starr and Bill Gates far behind. The piece lampoons Clinton’s impeachment era and political antics, awarding other recognitions to George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Alan Greenspan, Rudy Giuliani, and others, all delivered in a satirical tone.
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