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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1996
Page
4
A portrait of Bob Dole detailing his 72 years, military service, political rise from Kansas legislator to Senate leader, and the personal resilience shaped by wartime injury. It notes his family, marriages, and public image as a steady, practical Republican icon.
Elizabeth Dole, wife of Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, fractured her wrist when she slipped on ice while walking the couple's dog near their home. The injury occurred as she was on leave from the American Red Cross to campaign, and she received treatment at George Washington University Medical Center with a plaster splint to be followed by a cast in 7 to 10 days. Meanwhile, Bob Dole continued campaigning in California and stayed in touch with his wife by phone.
The Ottawa Chamber celebrated 1995 with awards for community builders and Kansas PRIDE Pacemaker, recognizing Earl Devore for architectural service and Wynndee Lee for coordinating the Pacemaker. Leaders like Gene Ramsey and Mel Brown reflected on membership growth, education partnerships, and continued growth challenges ahead.
Warrens native Clinger said in a telephone interview he will not seek re-election this year becoming the third House committee chairman and the 11th House Republican to retire or run for higher office. Including him, 34 House members and 12 senators are not seeking re-election in 1996. Pat Williams of Montana also announced retirement plans, citing homesickness after nearly 18 years in the House.
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