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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1997
Page
2
Senate Education Committee endorses a proposal to keep Kansas students in school until age 18. The bill highlights education as vital for the state and youth but risks failing without funding for programs to engage disruptive teens. A waiver for 16 and 17 year olds to quit, signed after counseling, emphasizes the future harms of dropping out.
Reader Forum expresses gratitude to the Moody family for naming the group as benefactors of the memorial. Special thanks go to Joe Moody Jr for his help and support. Kenneth Chapman and Franklin Co Veterans Memorial Group blesses all who contributed.
A compiled contact roster lists U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Brad, and state officers. It provides street addresses in Topeka and Washington D C, plus telephone and fax numbers for each office. The western page itemized several state representatives and senators with their room numbers and phone lines.
The column defends golf against slurs while condemning private clubs and racial exclusion. It notes golf's appeal to many, questions critics, laments OJs notoriety, and argues the sport should not be tarnished by his actions or media frenzy. It recalls Harvey Penick and mocks sensational golf talk surrounding celebrities.
Editorials argue that despite a test interception over New Mexico, the United States lacks a real ballistic missile defense and may not deploy one for years. Congress should push for progress as clashes with Clinton policies persist, while critics warn of imminent threats and retargeting by Russia.
A columnist argues modern teens are misrepresented by media and peers. It centers on Patrick Cooper, 13, of Milton Florida, who created Future America, an online hub to boost youth interest in politics and history. Cooper, active in track and tennis, aims to expand teen civic knowledge with a Q&A, history sections, a chat room, and a message board. The piece notes 61 youths have joined, ages 12 to 17, since January 27, with about 30 building site components. The author praises Cooper and urges adults to leave young teens to shape forums for their generation.
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