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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1994
Page
3
The piece argues that a decadeslong shift toward employer financed health insurance pushed most costs onto insurers and deduced disposable income. It questions whether rising medical expenses stem from this system or its abandonment of personal responsibility and calls for a middle ground with broader access and options.
A brief opposition letter from Eldred Rappard of Overbrook argues the death penalty is unjust and imperfect. The author asserts that innocent people are convicted and executed, calling for alternatives that avoid risking innocent lives.
A concise feature by Karl A Van Asselt listing notable figures and milestones with ages, including Roger completing a thesaurus at 73 and Barnum producing the first circus at 61, alongside Einstein as a U.S. citizen aged 61, Darrow at 63, and Dom Perignon creating the first champagne at 60.
The piece contrasts journalism with entertainment, citing Jefferson and Mencken, argues a free press underpins self government, warns of self censorship and sensationalism, and laments journalism leaning toward entertainment over factual reporting. It underscores journalism as vital, compares print and electronic media, and calls for reform to preserve truthful information for citizens.
The Clinton White House balances two paths on crime and a sweeping health care reform, with Pat Moynihan as gatekeeper who could steady health care and advance welfare reform. Moynihan's chairmanship gives him power to temper liberal ambitions and shape domestic policy amid partisan tension.
The Ottawa Herald notes Ottawa High School already holds the highest accreditation level, prompting questions about why the Ottawa board of education seeks additional state funds or local tax increases. Critics argue the plan oversteems and unfairly taxes residents.
A reader presses for harsher punishment for murderers and argues developers should fund area expansions while proposing subdivision as a solution. The column calls for more positive community voices and asks residents to share thoughts on urban planning and garbage collection practices.
A list of contact points for state and federal representatives and offices in Kansas. It includes the White House comments desk, U S Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Representative Jim Slattery, Topeka offices, Governor Joan Finney, Attorney General Bob Stephan, Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd, and state legislators with addresses and telephone numbers.
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