New Life for Old Ottawa Middle School Seeks Community Backing
An Ottawa group named New Life for an Old Middle School seeks public support before the school board decides in 90 days on demolishing Fifth and Main buildings. Metroplains of Minnesota shows interest in redeveloping one building for senior housing, contingent on community backing. A telephone survey will measure pro, con, or tax payer hesitation positions to guide the next steps.
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Ottawa
Fifth and Main
Metroplains
Minnesota
Senvor Housing
Government Contact Directory for State Officials
Government contacts list including Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and lawmakers. Provides names, office addresses in Topeka, 66612, and telephone numbers 1-800-432-2484 and (913) 296-3071 for Sebelius, (913) 296-7697 for Rep Feuarborn, (913) 296-7649 for Rep Tanner, and (713) 296-7380 for Sen Tyson.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Topeka
Bill Feuarborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Cost of free enterprise contrasted with real world inequality
Charley Reese argues that unfettered capitalism hurts workers and praises a moderated free enterprise with strong unions and Christian ethics. He cautions conservatives about imagining a perfect market, citing Mexico and other nations, and condemns indifference to the suffering of the poor while urging responsible, humane policy.
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Walter Reuther
Sam Gompers
Jimmy Hoffa
John L. Lewis
America
Mexico
Newt Gingrich
Calcutta
Friends of Prairie Spirit Trail rally for railbanking debate
A reader defends the Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail, praising volunteers who promote the trail, organize events, tree planting, and beautification efforts. The letter touts tourism benefits, community involvement, and plans to enhance trailheads while inviting new members to join.
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Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail
Prairie Spirit
Garnett
Welda
Richmond
Friends
Sleeping Beauty show a rare opportunity in Ottawa
The Ottawa audience enjoyed a memorable Sleeping Beauty performance on Saturday January 18 presented by Kathy and Dennis Landsman and the American Youth Ballet at the Municipal Auditorium. Gratitude is expressed to Dick Smith, attendees, and generous parents and children who contributed food for the reception. Kathy Landsman is praised for a master ballet class held Friday afternoon, with strong participation from the students. Readers may send hand signed letters with contact details to the Reader Forum. space may require edits.
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Dick Smith
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Kathy
Dennis Landsman
American Youth Ballet
Kathy Landsman
Clinton vs the press on live television analysis
Washington Today compares President Clinton's televised news conferences with past presidents. It notes his longer sessions and extensive detail, contrasted with Johnson's informal, cabinet room briefings. Experts discuss media relations, follow ups, and the presidency's stamina in engaging the press.
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Ashington
Clinton
The
George Christian
White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Christian
Mike McCurry
Brookings Institution
Stephen Hess
Eisenhower
Nixon
Ford
Marlin Fitzwater
Reagan
Bush
Fitzwater
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