Rural water rate dispute leaves city residents paying more
Rural districts that buy water from Ottawa argued for rate rollbacks after steep increases. City staff and commissioners declined to lower rates, noting rural districts use about 16 percent of water but contribute only 9 percent of city revenue. Contracts lack clear future increase schedules, addendum planned. John D. Montgomery.
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Ottawa
City Commission
Jim Bradley
John D. Montgomery
Proposal to require teen alcohol education for licenses sparks debate
Editors argue four hours of class on alcohol risks is an unnecessary hoop costing $35. Supporters call it proactive prevention taught by counselors, while opponents note health and driver education already cover the topic. They warn it unfairly targets youths and wastes time and money.
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South Carolina
C-Span
Phil Gramm
Pat Buchanan
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Richard Lugar
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Malcolm Forbes
Carlos Salinas
Forbes
Salinas
Mexico
IRS
Political debate weariness and calls for honesty
A reader vents boredom with the presidential race and TV spin. They mock stump speeches, smiley politicians, and a culture of self serving promises, urging simple honesty, constitutional obedience, and real competence from leaders.
Abolishing the Federal Reserve and budget balance claim
A letter argues abolishing the Federal Reserve to balance the budget, condemning debt to private bankers and alleging concealment of fiscal details. It cites Article 1 Section 8 to justify currency creation and quotes former officials criticizing the Fed.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
America
Louis T. McFaddery
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Demanding courts and citizen safety under scrutiny
Residents of Ottawa describe visits by police over unpaid minor traffic fines. Court dates initially set for January 16 were moved to January 18 amid a blizzard and freezing rain. They argue safety and weather should trigger postponements and protest perceived bias in bail and scheduling. 5C Canterbury Court
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Ottawa
Ottawa Police Department
Kofo
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Cited
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with writer addresses and a phone number for verification. Unsigned correspondence will not be published.
Kansas political outrage and local concerns voiced
A reader angrily condemns Republicans for alleged self enrichment and damage to Kansas and the nation, calls for voting them out and violent exile, and rails at gun rights, tourism work, and local street maintenance while urging civic and Christian renewal amid winter hazards.
It's Your Quarter on Salt and Sand and State of the Union
Readers vent about salt and sand spending and tax policy while debating Clinton's speech and UN control of U S forces. They urge focus on Ottawa concerns, road widening not four lanes, local commerce, and a new tourism director. The column invites public input via the community forum and notes call times.
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U.N
Michael New
Finland
Balkans
Bill Clinton
U.S
Reese
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