Editorial: GOP nomination reshaped by unlikely contenders
The piece argues Dole trails Forbes and Buchanan after Arizona and Dakotas primaries. Forbes, a rich one-idea candidate backing a flat tax, widens due to winning Arizona. Buchanan draws on social conservatives but risks economic protectionism and isolationism. A split GOP could aid Clinton, making the race tighter or a potential Clinton victory.
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Implants debated in cannibalism query letter
An Ottawa Herald letter questions fetal tissue implants for reversing macular degeneration. It asks about the age of the developing fetus, timing of cell harvest, the possibility of partial birth abortions, and whether living babies would be harmed. The writer warns of cannibalizing babies and urges scrutiny.
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Ottawa Herald
Mr. Adams
If Cuba Invaded U.S. Airspace
The writer cautions against overreacting to Havana’s shooting down of planes and urges reflection on how Americans would respond if Cuba deployed propaganda leaflets in U S cities or violated airspace. The piece notes anti Castro rhetoric and cites Robbie Burns on perspective.
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Miami
Washington
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines Need Signatures
Readers are urged to send signed letters with full address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned submissions will not be published.
Man wins Pillsbury Bake Off grand prize for first time
Kurt Wait, 43, a Redwood California single father and self taught cook, won the $1 million Pillsbury Bake Off grand prize with his Macadamia Fudge Torte. The single serving of the winning dessert clocks in around 460 calories.
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Bob
Man
Kurt Wait
Redwood
Calif
Wait
Chelsea Clinton
White House
Cincinnati
Chelsea
Secret Service
Minding Your Own Business celebrates six years of columns
The column recalls its 1990 start amid a slowing economy. It notes focus on small business growth, personal development, and practical advice. Writer Don Taylor discusses writing method, travel impact, the upcoming book Solid Gold Success Strategies for Your Business, and ordering details.
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Trenton
Tom
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Amarillo
Contact details for Kansas government representatives
A list of lawmakers and officials with Washington and Topeka addresses and phone numbers. Names include U S Senate members Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Rep Sam Brownback, Gov Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and several state legislators. Also listed are office buildings and district rooms.
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Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerbom
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Ottawa residents fund tax to aid hospital amid restructuring
Citizens approved a half percent sales tax to support the Ottawa hospital, generating about $80,000 monthly. Despite the hospital operating in the black, officials plan to hire an outside firm, Service Master, to run three departments, risking job losses for longtime workers who are assured they would transition to the new company.
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Ottawa
Service Master
It's Your Quarter debate on elitism and public spending
A college professor argues against outsourcing hospital maintenance and layoffs across the armed services, urging higher admissions standards and academic rigor. He contends taxpayers fund outside firms and warns of massive job losses while inviting readers to share views via a community forum call line.
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