Foster Nomination for Surgeon General Faces White House Troubles
Prominent Democrats urge President Clinton to withdraw Henry Foster Jr. from consideration amid attacks by anti abortion activists. Clinton’s stance on safe legal abortions compounds the political risk. Foster’s shifting statements about abortion numbers and involvement in an experimental drug study raise further questions about the administration’s vetting and decision making. The outcome hinges on whether Clinton fights the nomination or ends up appearing indecisive.
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Clinton
Henry Foster Jr
Foster
Senate
Residents Debate City Regulation Stance And Public Health
Letters press cautious regulation on property code enforcement while urging bans on public smoking and hazardous chemicals. Residents argue for better school teaching, oppose a new bond, and request civic input in a district forum called Its Your Quarter with a posted contact number.
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Sacred Heart School
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Christian Academy
Ottawa
Local court accused of promoting religion in Franklin County
A letter contends a Franklin County District Court official displayed a specific religion while performing duties, claiming violation of the Constitution and defending citizens' right to religious practice. The author labels the action an improper establishment of religion at 1112 S. Cedar.
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Franklin County District Court
United States
Simpson trial lessons for modern journalism and culture
The essay argues lawyers corrupted justice in the Simpson case and laments a collapse in American journalism. It rails at editors prioritizing ratings over ethics, mocks postwar cultural decline, and notes pretentious elites glamorize a tabloid spectacle while serious discourse wanes.
Bond debate on Ottawa elementary space asks big questions
Sam Sheldon argues Ottawa district classrooms have held steady or declined since 1990 while bond plans earmark over 2 million for new elementary space and 4 million for a new school. He cites stagnant growth, private schooling, and tax burdens as factors shaping the district’s future.
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Hawthorne
Eugene Field
Ottawa
Franklin County
Institute For Public Policy and Business Research
IPPBR
University of Kansas
Kansas City Star
Trict
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
Allied Signal
Parmelee
Lawrence
Olathe
Garnett
Richmond
Wellsville
Baldwin
Pomona
Williamsburg
Fifty Years Ago: Dresden Bombing and Budapest Surrender
Half a century ago a mass Allied air raid on Dresden unleashed a four day firestorm causing vast civilian deaths. The same period saw Budapest fall after a brutal two month battle with 138,000 German soldiers surrendering Hungarys capital.
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Dresden
Hha
U.S
Budapest
Hungary
Voter debate on sales taxes and remodeling exemptions
A Kansas legislator discusses tax repeal positions, arguing remodeling and renovation tax relief would aid more residents than exempting new construction. He defends candor in reporting legislative activity, invites cross party input, and frames the issue as a voter decision.
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Walker Hendrix
Mr. Hendrix
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