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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1995
Page
3
An editorial argues that teen smoking persists due to lax enforcement of the under 18 cigarette law. It cites a 72 percent violation rate by retailers and about 11 000 Kansans start smoking annually. The piece calls for enforcement, education, and victim-led tutoring to deter youths from smoking and highlight health risks.
The essay notes support for Second District Congressman Sam Brownback citing his loyalty to Kansas over the national Contract with America. It lauds his choice of Anne Emerson to head the district office and endorses his decision to stay connected with local constituents, calling it a strong start for a freshman.
A list provides addresses and phone numbers for U S Senator Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves State lawmakers Bill Feverborn Ralph Tanner and Doug Walker with Topeka and Washington addresses and office numbers for inquiries and constituent services.
The author recounts a stubborn cold over the holidays and a renewed effort to lower cholesterol through diet and daily two mile walks. He notes progress of a 35 point drop but triglycerides remain high, struggles with low fat desserts, and a longing for real taste. He resolves to continue dieting and exercising to achieve better health. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jim Hitch was hospitalized three days after writing.
An eight year pattern shows Kansas lawmakers repeatedly add to governors proposed budgets. From 1987 to 1993 total spending rose from 3.85 to 7.4 billion, aided by supplemental items. Gov Graves now seeks 7.75 billion with a 120 million operating boost amid surpluses.
A shopper recalls being robbed of groceries bought at Aldi’s last week. The store provided the items for free, and the writer urges restitution to the store while expressing mixed feelings about the incident. The note ends with an unfinished thought about the library.
Readers weigh in on preserving the Franklin building as a historic site housing library and city hall. They argue elevator additions waste space, urge traffic calm on K-68 after dogs get hit, and warn donations may stop if library moves. Community voices mix concerns about governance and funding.
American tank troops reach Houffalize Belgium as the Allied counteroffensive trims the Ardennes salient to half its peak. British forces attack Nazi positions between the Meuse and Rur near Roermond. Soviet troops seize Radom and threaten to encircle Warsaw while advancing toward Czestochowa in Poland.
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