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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1999
Page
3
Topeka residents face a funding dispute as the Shawnee County Commission rejects sharing $1.5 million in bridge money with Topeka city projects. Officials argue consolidation, as seen in Kansas City, Kan., would resolve persistent funding gaps and frustration over tax distribution.
Guest editorials present diverse opinions and caution that views may not reflect The Herald’s official stance. Readers are reminded editorials express individual perspectives rather than institutional positions.
A reminiscence recounts a European honeymoon trip ending in Pisa to view the leaning tower. Italians plan to stabilize it with steel suspenders and soil removal to permit safe climbing, while the narrator muses on perfection and letting things lean a little. The piece blends travel memory with reflections on life and New Year resolutions.
A reader argues that Gov Graves should return a $6000 contribution from MAINstream PAC, affiliated with the MAINstream Coalition. The writer cites the PAC's leftward aims and past political moves, claiming accepting the donation violates Graves's civility pledge with Interfaith Alliance of Southeast Kansas and accuses founder Rev. Robert Meneilly of bigotry.
Editors argue current management with short seasons forces risky fishing under crowded conditions. They criticize Congress 1996 moratorium on individual harvest quotas, noting Alaska halibut uses such quotas to limit boats and stabilize the fishery.
Charley Reese denounces Democratic impeachment defenses as illogical and partisan. He cites Nixon’s impeachment era, defends Clinton critics, mocks Senate timing, and accuses Democrats of propaganda while endorsing constitutional standards against high crimes and misdemeanors. Reese includes his contact address.
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum with hand signatures and full contact details. Submissions must include the author’s address and telephone number and not exceed 500 words.
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