Kansas student press bill sparks debate and critique
A Kansas Legislature bill expanding free press rights to students faces potential lawsuits, with critics arguing it grants juveniles rights not held by professional newspapers. Gary Blumenthal defends the measure as aligning student rights with taught ideals, while opponents warn of censorship burdens for school officials and unequal treatment versus commercial media.
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Kansas
Joan Finney
Gary Blumenthal
D-Merriam
Blumenthal
Ottawa Herald
National Enquirer
Foreign policy ignored in campaign debate
The piece argues the 1990s presidential race neglects foreign affairs, focusing instead on domestic issues. It critiques Bush’s perceived neglect, questions challengers’ grasp of international policy, and warns of isolationist trends, urging debate on Gulf War aftermath, Middle East arms, Cuba, Latin America, and Haiti.
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New Hampshire
George Bush
Bush
Pat Buchanan
America
Middle East
Democrats
Saddam Hussein
North Korea
Cuba
Israel
Chamorro
Castro
Venezuela
World Bank
Soviet Union
James Baker
Democratic Congress
Haiti
Guantanamo
Japan
Legislator weighs statewide property tax for schools
The Kansas Legislature debates Joan Finney's plan to fund public schools through a statewide property tax levy and the need for a uniform statewide property appraisal system to equalize valuations across counties. Discrepancies in county valuations raise questions about fairness. A statewide system could spread the tax burden evenly but may bring new costs and challenges.
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Kansas
Joan Finney
Finney
Letters to the Editor Preferences Clarified
The note urges readers to submit signed letters with a return address and includes a phone number for verification. It stresses unsigned letters will not be published and invites contact to expedite verification.
Quayle and Cuomo duel fuels 1990s political theater
The piece argues Dan Quayle seeks a Cuomo presidential run to prove his heft and intellect by facing the Democrats' strongest contender. It notes his aim to outwit Mario Cuomo on stage, with Clinton's woes and a sharp critique of political tactics including opposition research and media theatrics.
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Dan Quayle
Secret Service
Quayle
Fairway
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Mario
Jay Leno
Saturday Night Live
Clinton
Washington
Floozy
Nation
George Washington Plunkett
Tammany Hall
Hawaii
Bush
Willie Horton
Ottawa Chamber honors volunteers and fire dept efforts
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce praised volunteers for the Education and Health Committee Career Seminar and thanked the Ottawa Fire Department for their decisive response that contained a nearby fire. Louis J. Atherton, President CEO, extended appreciation.
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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Education and Health Committee
Progam
Jim Cain
Ottawa Fire Department
Louis J. Atherton
Ottawa Area
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Latin America
Peru
Nicaragua
Managua
John McCormally
Suh
Marrtrio
Marrrrrio
J) Danforth
Lincoln
Abe
By Mike Royka
Tribune Media Service
Chamber
OFC
Chamber of Commerce
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