Americans urged to discipline use of credit cards this season
An estimated 55 to 60 million U S households carry revolving credit with over $7,000 in debt and more than $1,000 yearly in interest. The Consumer Federation of America calls for consumer restraint while banks defend access to credit. the piece notes high costs, marketing tactics, and the availability of counseling services.
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Stephen Brobeck
Consumer Federation of America
American Bankers Association
ABA
Brobeck
Associated Press
Morality and justice reshape a hopeful new year
Charley Reese argues for intolerance of criminals and reform of the justice system as a path to a happier new year. He urges executing murderers and removing politicians and judges who favor criminals over victims, calling for a cultural and institutional cleanse in 1998.
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Charley Reese
Osoreesead.com
Cloning Dolly Siblings May Forge Drug Factories
Cape Cod editors discuss Dolly the sheep and her clones Molly and Polly, aimed at producing factor IX to treat hemophilia. If successful, this could expand to herds engineered as drug factories, while other labs test genetic milk for drugs. The Hawk Eye notes TV adverts push prescription drugs. doctors warn patients, urging heed to professional guidance.
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Cape Cod
Hyannis
Mass
Dolly the Sheep
Molly
Polly
Dolly
Hawk Eye
Burlington
Iowa
Guest Editorials Present Reader Opinions Varied
Guest editorials offer readers a range of views. The Herald notes that opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor.
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Herald
Reflection honors Robert Pinet and Franklin County Mental Health Clinic
Diane Z. Sullivan executive director recalls Robert Pinet who died after a cancer battle. Pinet served as a lawyer municipal judge and mental health volunteer shaping the clinic from its 1958 start to serving a large part of Franklin County. His leadership helped license the center and expand services amid growth and space challenges.
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Robert Pinet
Bob
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic
Franklin County
State of
Kansas
15Th
Cedar
Diane Z. Sullivan
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic Inc
Track wise investment for Ottawa's schools
A former Ottawa High School athlete argues for upgrading Ottawa's track and field facilities at Steve Grogan Stadium. He notes past maintenance costs, injury risks on the old surface, and the benefits of an all weather track, stressing that upgrades serve students, coaches, and community safety while reducing long term expenses.
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Steve Grogan
Ottawa High School
Ottawa
OHS
Mark Laws
Mark
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