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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2000
Page
2
A JAM survey shows preschool drug use rising 50 percent between 1991 and 1995 with 150 000 U S children on stimulants antidepressants or antipsychotics despite lacking FDA approval for under age five. Ritalin and Prozac target hyperactive behaviors while long term effects remain uncertain.
Aubree Hayes of Albany argues that U S citizens have spent heavily on military forces, noting debt rising from 914 billion in 1980 to 4 002 billion in 1992 and interest costs over 20 billion yearly. Pentagon FY2000 budget stands at 288 8 billion, with surging projections to 312 8 billion in 2003 and 333 billion by 2005. Milan Lambertson references Donald Kaul’s Feb 18 Herald column proposing using budget surpluses to cut national debt.
Lincoln staff announce the retirement of Jeanie Browning after 26 years as school secretary. A farewell reception is planned Thursday March 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Library, inviting students, parents, and the community to honor her dedication and support.
Aubree Hayes, a sixth grader at Lee County Elementary in Leesburg, Georgia, seeks engaging facts about Kansas for a 50 states geography project. Please send informative material to her home address in Albany, Georgia.
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas. Submissions must include the author's address and telephone number and be mailed to Reader Forum 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 for publication consideration.
A compilation of contact addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton White House, Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in Washington, and U S and Kansas state officials in Topeka. Includes office locations, building names, room numbers, and public phone lines.
A satirical missive from a self described New York candidate mocks political norms while promising a web site update, a simple campaign name Kat, and policies like takeout vouchers for working mothers, humorously addressing lack of policy depth and public scrutiny. The piece lampoons media questions about cooking, husband roles, and personal history as it critiques celebrity style politics.
The piece contrasts Illinois Governor George Ryan’s moratorium with Texas Governor George W Bushs many executions. It cites wrongful death row exonerations, notes inadequate defense for capital cases, and argues the US system is barbaric and costly. It criticizes Bush and Clinton as political figures upholding a broken justice system.
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