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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1997
Page
2
A new self imposed TV ratings scheme shows icons for about 15 seconds at show's start, leaving viewers unsure what the letters mean. Critics argue ratings lack clear definitions and allow networks to self rate, undermining usefulness for parents and prompting calls for explicit content details.
A University of Michigan study cited by Lawrence Journal-World places Lawrence as the fifth-least segregated community in the nation, while Gary Indiana tops the list and Jacksonville North Carolina ranks as least segregated. The piece frames Lawrence as progressive but urges ongoing effort to reduce barriers.
A semi-retired architect argues for renovating the 1927 addition and multi purpose room of Ottawa’s old middle school. He questions wall removal costs, suggests anchors or interior supports, estimates replacement cost at 5.5 million with bonds raising 7.7 million, and urges community study of value, asbestos handling, and a possible elderly housing use.
President Clinton proposes a budget mechanism that would trigger automatic spending cuts and tax increases if deficits surge, aiming to balance the budget by 2002. The plan relies on projections and could suspend tax cuts and cut spending broadly with Social Security exempt.
Mildred Frazer, mother of Oklahoma bombing suspect Tim McVeigh, writes an open letter describing her anger and hurt from government scrutiny and media exposure. She recounts alleged FBI surveillance, threats, and intimidation, insisting any action by her family would be legal and criticizing investigations rather than her son.
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