Republicans take control as 104th Congress convenes
The 104th Congress convenes as Republicans, led by Newt Gingrich, promise 10 votes in the first 100 days including anti crime, tax cuts, and a balanced budget amendment. Democrats criticize Senate tactics while both sides face pressure to move from talk to action and address the partisan divide.
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Newt Gingrich
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C-Span
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Congress COLA correction praised as step in right direction
Robert J. Honeycutt notes a correction to his recent article on Congress, stating lawmakers denied a 1994 COSA of 2.6 percent. He comments that no action is mentioned for 1995 and beyond, yet praises Congress for passing the Congressional Accountability Act as a step in the right direction.
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Congress
Robert J. Honeycutt
Willow
Ottawa Cable
Angel Tree Helpers Bring Christmas Cheer to Franklin County
Leona Jones thanks Franklin County residents, Salvation Army volunteers, elementary school counselors, Wal-Mart staff, and media for supporting the Angel Tree. She praises donors who shared with less fortunate children and notes God’s blessing on the effort.
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Franklin County
Salvation Army
Wal-Mart
Leona Jones
S. Main
No kidding role reversals picks in five films
The article lists five film leads as reversed choices from Hollywood insiders. Peter Ustinov is named for The Pink Panther instead of Peter Sellers, Rip Torn for Easy Rider instead of Dennis Hopper, George Raft for The Maltese Falcon over Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor for South Pacific over onscreen star shown, and John Wayne for Dirty Harry instead of Clint Eastwood, citing Burkhart and Stuart 1994.
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Peter Ustinov
Sellers
Rip Torn
Nicholson
George Raft
Bogart
Elizabeth Taylor
Gaynor
John Wayne
Eastwood
Hollywood
Burkhart & Stuart
Crown Trade Publications
Contact details for Kansas government officials list today
A compiled list provides addresses and phone numbers for public figures including President Clinton, U S senators Dole and Kassebaum, representative Sam Brownback, Gov. Joan Finney, Attorney General Bob Stephan, and Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd with their respective offices in Washington and Topeka.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Ron Todd
Southwest 9Th
Topeka
Ottawa Cable Critics Say TCI Rushed Channel Upgrades
A reader denounces TCI Ottawa for adding six channels and raising bills without sufficient public input. The letter cites Channel 62 in Kansas City and questions channel quality, noting C Span II PBS Arts Discovery and other offerings lack novelty. The writer urges subscriber surveys and advance notice.
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Tele- Communications, Inc
Ottawa
TCI
Channel 62
Kansas City
Vision Faith
Channel 40
ESPN
TNT
WTBS
Fox
Liberty Sports
PBS
Arts and Entertainment
Discovery
Entertainment TV
David Letterman
Fort Riley cuts spark no-win outlook for Kansas economy
The Pentagon plan to reduce Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry Division by 1996 shifts the headquarters to Europe, keeps a military presence in Junction City and Manhattan, and trims about 34 percent of 14,400 troops plus 140 civilian jobs. Fort Riley’s $586 million annual impact, about 1 percent of Kansas output, would shrink by roughly one third under the plan, prompting concerns and calls for a gradual wind-down if closures occur.
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Kansas
Pentagon
Army
Fort Riley
Europe
Junction City
Manhatttan
Charles Warren
Kansas, ‘Inc
Warren
Kansas City Star
City Hall Expansion Debate and Public Service Praises
Letters urge a large new City Hall and library to ease crowding and improve attendance at meetings. A reader praises city workers as the public’s armed forces, noting their danger and dedication, and questions pay levels while urging citizen support.
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City Hall
It's Your Quarter letters of Ottawa readers voices
A lengthy public letter column condemns city administration for high costs and poor street maintenance. It urges civic action to support workers, praise for local merchants and services, and calls for better street salt deployment and fair access to channels. The writer thanks Ottawa Herald for past coverage and invites readers to participate in a community forum.
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WGN
Chicago
TV Guide
Ottawa
TCI
Ottawa Home Furnishings
Cable
Channel 40
The
Ottawa Herald
Sailors scuttle carrier Ommaney Bay near Philippines
American sailors scuttled the escort carrier Ommaney Bay after heavy damage from kamikaze attacks while ships prepared for the Luzon invasion. British forces overran Akyab Island in Burma as three British carriers attacked oil refineries in Sumatra. In Belgium fierce fighting raged in the German salient in the Ardennes.
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U.S
Philippines
Luzon
Burma
Akyab Island
Sumatra
Belgium
Ardennes
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