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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1996
Page
3
Gov. Bill Graves urges placing an April 2 ballot measure to authorize slot machines and electronic gambling in Kansas. He argues citizens should decide, noting prior wagering approvals for racetracks and the lottery, while opponents warn of social ills and overstated economic benefits.
A reader column praises Clinton's Bosnia visit and MLK ceremony, attacks Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback over selling 33000 acres of Kansas public land, questions charisma, and invites input for the It's Your Quarter forum with a call-in schedule.
A roster of contact details for State Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius state representatives Bill Feuerbom Ralph Tanner and State Senator Doug Walker with office addresses and telephone numbers in Topeka Kansas.
The public fixates on a Clinton Safire clash over honesty and gender. Women lean toward Clinton while men back Safire, revealing a sharp partisan and gender split as Safire’s charges spark debate about truth, credibility, and public perception in a masculine arena.
A tribute to Donald L. White praising over 35 years of scouting influence. He guided hundreds of youths through Canadian canoe trips, imparting life skills like hard work, teamwork, and preparation while modeling calm leadership, generosity, and a love of wilderness.
Buck Hartley of Shawnee and KFCA introduced HB 2463 to require smoke detectors in all Kansas residences. Endorsed by KFCA and safety groups, the measure aims to reduce fire deaths, with Kansas ranking 11th in residential fire deaths. Ottawa Fire Department offers detector installation help at 242-2561.
Louise Diet urges readers to press Rep S Brownback to pass a budget, arguing a timely deal is vital for the economy regardless of Clinton priorities. She cautions against Congress rejecting proposals merely to score political wins and notes elections due next year.
A reflective piece urges careful consideration before gun ownership. It highlights psychological readiness to kill, legal self defense standards, and the need for training and responsibility, noting many prosecutors pursue defense cases and emphasizing immediate danger, retreat, and safe storage.
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