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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1994
Page
3
Americans, voices from Congress, debate universal coverage while seeking a non socialist compromise. Politicians push for subsidies and price measures like a cigarette tax hike, yet fear political backlash and party victory over public welfare.
Guest editorials from The Herald explain wheat harvest as a symbol of farming grit and economic importance. The piece notes Johnson County sprawl does not erase agriculture, highlighting Kansas as a leading wheat producer and the annual harvest as a pivotal, labor intensive cycle.
The piece argues against applying harsher penalties to celebrities. It notes Kansas’ seven capital crimes, including multiple murder, but contends famous or rich individuals like O J Simpson may escape execution due to public perception and status. It warns state statutes could target “losers,” not luminaries, in capital cases.
A historical overview traces how the right of privacy evolved from protections in religion and searches to an individual right cited in abortion rulings. It notes 1966 to 1992 Supreme Court decisions, welfare debates, and conservative uses of privacy to limit government medical choices, with references to Blackmun and Rehnquist.
Readers criticize Ottawa council members for planning to move from historic City Hall and Library to the Franklin Savings building. They urge selling One Franklin Plaza to attract business, arguing Economic Development funds should spur growth rather than boost officials’ space.
Tony van Leiden Yai thanks supporters after finishing as one of seven finalists for the honorary captain title for the Dutch national team. He rebukes Mastercard for the delayed and unclear announcement, notes USA Today revealed the winner, and praises Thomas Rongen.
A compiled contact guide lists U S Senator Bob Dole and Governor Joan Finney with addresses in Topeka and Washington, D C, plus Attorney General Bob Stephan, Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd, and state representatives and senators. It provides phone numbers and office locations for each official.
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