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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1994

Page

3

Editorial fragment on term limits and Congress

A fragmented editorial discusses U.S. term limits and how they relate to democracy. It argues term limits could curb long tenure but may fragment representation, noting states adopting or preparing to vote on term limits and the tension between voters and their elected officials.

U.S. Supreme Court Senate

Unusual endorsements link legends to consumer ads

Karl A. Van Asselt notes unusual endorsements using famous figures such as Malcolm X James Dean Buddy Holly Humphrey Bogart and Babe Ruth for products from an embroidery kit to a wall border. Estates approve the use. Curtis Management Group source.

Malcolm X James Dean Buddy Holly Iowa Lottery Humphrey Bogart Babe Ruth Curtis Management Group

Second Amendment origins noted by Jefferson and Madison

The author argues the Second Amendment was written to guard against arbitrary government, not for hunting or defense against foreign invasion. He cites Jefferson and Madison, then invites reader input to a community forum and provides a phone number for calls during specified hours.

Thomas Jefferson James Madison

Practical jokes told with old world bite and mischief

A Chicago salesman crafts fake Christmas card notes signed by fictitious names to scare recipients, prompting panic and arguments for Christmas. A Madison Wisconsin restaurant owner and pals pull a dawn prank by resetting watches and alarms to create a false pre dawn struggle, ending with the victim realizing a daylight savings hoax is at stake and laughing off the ruse.

H. Allen Smith Chicago Joe Buddy Jim Scanlon Wilbur Crull Madison Wis

Peace pact in Middle East faces criticism and hope

The writer argues for supporting the Israel PLO peace process, condemns those opposing it, and urges bold compromise. He notes the open-ended nature of negotiations and warns against complacency by Americans who would lock in conflict. He highlights Israeli and Palestinian suffering and calls for peaceful coexistence.

Israel PLO Benjamin Franklin West Bank Gaza America United States Clinton Congress Middle East

Contact details for Kansas government representatives

A list of names and office addresses with phone and fax numbers for U.S. Senators Nancy Kassebaum and Bob Dole, U.S. Representative Jim Slattery, Governor Joan Finney, Attorney General Bob Stephan, Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd, and state legislators George Teagarden Walker Hendrix and Doug Walker, plus Topeka office locations and main contacts.

U.S Bob Dole Hart Senate Washington D.C Fox Nancy Kassebaum Russell Senate Jim Slattery Rayburn Topeka Jayhawk Tower Southwest Jackson Joan Finney State Capitol Bob Stephan Judicial Center Ron Todd Southwest 9Th George Teagarden Statehouse Walker Hendrix Doug Walker

House seeks to end Jeffersons speak-no-evil rule on filibusters

House Democrats led by Rep. Obey push to curb Senate filibusters and allow on-floor discussion of Senate actions, challenging a 166 year old rule from Jefferson that bars debate about the other chamber. The move aims to pressure the Senate to ease filibuster use blocking Clinton policy.

Ashington House Senate Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Clinton David Obey D-Wis Obey Congress Joint Committee On the Organization of Congress House Rules Committee

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Karl A. van Asselt By Mike Royko Tribune Media Service Yitzhak Rabiri Yasser Ararat Charley Reese King Features Syndicate Lawrence L. Knutson Associated Press
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