INCAT TALKS Pressure on Reno for independent prosecutor
The piece discusses calls for an independent prosecutor to probe President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Whitewater dealings in Arkansas. It questions Janet Reno’s stance and notes ethics legislation expiry, urging Ste. to appoint a special prosecutor if she won’t await new law.
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Janet Reno
Clinton
Whitewater
Arkansas
Reno
Federal Appeals Court
Congress
Ste
U.S
Maryland
Spiro Agnew
Elliot Richardson
Nixon
Archibald Cox
District of Columbia
Cox
Porters
Ptrister
Dan Rostenkowski
Arkansans
Department
Independent Counsel
White House
Justice Department
Editorial contrasts on Packwood resignation and term limits
The piece juxtaposes Nancy Kassebaum's call for Sen Packwood to resign with Sen Dole's objections. It notes Dole's stance that Packwood has not been proven guilty and that diaries' privacy is undetermined. It argues for due process, accountability, and the case for term limits amid entrenchment in Washington.
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Nancy Kassebaum
Oregon
Bob Packwood
Dole
Packwood
U.S. Senate
Dolé
Washington
Kassebaum
U.S
Sen
Bob Dole
Death Rumors: Six Notable Figures Said to Die Unshoddily
World Features Syndicate reports bizarre final reports about six famous figures. Howard Hughes reportedly had no burial suit arranged. Aaron Burr allegedly divorced two hours before death. Napoleon allegedly had eight doctors at autopsy. Lenin reportedly had eleven doctors at autopsy. Robert Burns’ son born during funeral. Enrico Caruso supposedly changed clothes annually after burial.
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Howard Hughes
Aaron Burr
Napoleon
Lenin
Robert Burns
Enrico Caruso
World Features Syndicate
Sitters Take It Easy A Joyful Ode To Inaction
The piece humorously extols long term sitting as a healthful alternative to running. It quotes Joe Spinecurve of the Chicago Area Long-Term Sitters Club on universal accessibility, zero equipment, and comfort. It notes energy conservation, comparisons to runners, and cites famous figures who achieved great work while sitting, ending with the motto Take the load off your feet.
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Mike Royko
America
Joe Spinecurve
Chicago Area
Beethoven
Shakespeare
Einstein
Lincoln
Winston Churchill
Mark Twain
Gandhi
Independent counsel urged over Whitewater despite constitutional concerns
The piece argues against reviving the independent counsel apparatus amid Whitewater inquiries, criticizing Newt Gingrich and GOP calls as politically opportunistic. It notes Watergate reforms, constitutional checks, and past prosecutions, urging that elections remain the proper remedy for political failures rather than executive-branch probes.
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Ashington
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
George Stephanopoulos
Whitewater
Justice Department
Congress
Independent Counsel
Carter
Griffin Bell
No-Objection Go With 17th Project Sparks Taxpayer Critique
A reader denounces the Go with 17th project as a rushed joke, claims light bills extension practices favor a few, and argues Ottawa taxpayers were unrepresented at an open meeting. They accuse Mayor Richard Jackson and officials of profit-driven agendas and warn about losing city housing and jobs.
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Hitch
Ottawa
Richard Jackson
Bo Killough
Ottawa City
It's Your Quarter community forum on Ottawa and Olathe growth
Residents argue about street extensions and bond issues. They fear high property taxes driven by new schools and staff, hurting long time homeowners in Olathe while Ottawa seeks to attract people with lower taxes. Juvenile crime concerns arise as downtown decays and development shifts. Call 242-4700 to add thoughts.
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17Th Street
Olathe
Ottawa
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