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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1997

Page

3

Debate on Kansas death penalty continues despite slim chance

A 1994 Kansas law reinstating capital punishment remains hotly debated as legislators consider expanding capital crimes. Gov Graves stays neutral while critics argue the system is not a deterrent and harms moral conscience. A bill introduced Friday keeps the discussion alive to address the issue openly.

House Kansas Joan Finney Graves John D. Montgomery

Public access to driver records sparks safety debate in Kansas

A Kansas House subcommittee weighs Driver Privacy Protection Act exceptions as editors argue public access safeguards safety. The piece notes concerns that sealing records could hide DUI and reckless driving histories from Riley County and other drivers, while defending driving as a privilege and the public’s right to know.

Kansas Manhattan Mercury Kansas House

Road scholars visit GW Carver site in Diamond Missouri

The author recalls learning from George Washington Carver and plans a family trip to the George Washington Carver National Monument just south of Joplin Missouri. The piece highlights Carver as a guide and role model, noting his legacy of creativity, frugality, and service.

George Washington Carver National Park Diamond Carver Cient G.W Spee George Washington Carver National Monument Joplin Us-71

Reader Forum on Balanced Budget Amendment Debate

The piece criticizes the proposed balanced budget amendment, arguing it misleads about debt and budget balance. It highlights flaws in forecast accuracy, escape hatches, and the effect on war funding, urging scrutiny of Congress and praising the American Constitutional Research Service for presenting historical checks on spending.

BBA America National Taxpayers Union American Legislative Exchange Council Congress Social Security Trust Fund Office of Management and Budget OMB Executive Branch Congressional Budget Office CBO Clinton Sen. Hatch United States U.S American Constitutional Research Service California Delaware Washington, D.C Washington John Kurowski Kansas Sam Brownback Pat Roberts

Farewell Note From Midland Ottawa Office Director

The director announces leaving after 4 1/2 years serving five Kansas counties and the Midland Ottawa office. They reflect on social work with Southview and Midland Hospice, speak of lessons on dying and living, gratitude to volunteers, and thanks to civic groups, alliances, and community networks for caring and collaboration.

Miami Linn Anderson Franklin Osage Southview Hospice Midland Hospice Stanley Kansas Midland Ottawa Midland

Reader Forum Submissions Open for Opinions

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