Aging Voters Split on Change Versus Knowledge in New Poll
Jim Hitch reports a Time Mirror Center poll showing Americans over 50 largely favor new Washington leadership while under 30 doubt government knowledge. It notes education gaps on Congress party control and cites concerns about debt, job loss, health insurance, and rising costs shaping older voters’ urgency.
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Time Mirror Center For the People and the Press
Washington
Congress
United States
Jim Hitch
Kansas Editorials Highlight Abortion Law And TV in Schools
AP excerpts from Kansas editorials discuss the state's abortion rights law aligning with Supreme Court decisions and restricting access without undue burden. They condemn Channel One TV ads in schools as inappropriate and detrimental to education, urging reconsideration of public school policies. Tourism growth shifts focus to farm stays, inviting visitors to Kansas farms and ranches for a rural experience and economic benefits.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Olathe Daily News
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Hutchinson News
New Jersey
Channel One
The
Independence Daily Reporter
America
Las Vegas
Disneyland
Clinton delegates mix in Kansas notes at national convention
Ottawa City Commissioner Richard Jackson, a Clinton delegate, heads to Madison Square Garden for the Democratic National Convention. He will attend Kansas and Clinton caucuses daily, face potential media exposure, and be urged to treat Brown and Tsongas supporters with respect as Clinton appears near-certain to secure the nomination.
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Ottawa
Richard Jackson
Jackson
Madison Square Garden
Kansas
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Larry Tenopir
Topeka
Clinton
Jerry Brown
Paul Tsongas
Tenopir
Joan Finney
Jim Slattery
Dan Glickman
Tsongas
Brown
Sen
Jay Rockefeller
Sharon
Whitney Museum of American Art
Dan Quayle
John F. Smith Jr
General Motors
Ross Perot
New York
Letters City against Gorsline not rail plan
Steve Gorsline speaks out against city leaders over rail versus trail proposals for Ottawa. He cites Santa Fe grain hauls, land banking for rail, and local development plans while accusing officials of waste and anti rail bias framing the issue as personal.
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Gorsline
Contact details for federal and state government representatives
A list provides addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at The White House, Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, and Rep. Dick Nichols. Gov. Joan Finney in Topeka. state reps George Teagarden and Walker Hendrix, plus State Sen. Dave Webb, with their office locations and telephone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
Washington
D.C
George Teagarden
Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stilwell
Walker Hendrix
Residents report unsafe property and overgrown lot near 736 N Cherry
Occupants urge city action on a derelict south of them with broken windows and collapsing structure endangering children. They also call for replanting plans at Ottawa Public Library grounds to allow the landscaping donors to authorize removal and replanting in public spaces.
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N. Cherry
Ottawa Public Library
It s Your Quarter: community dialogue on parks and safety
Readers weigh in on park safety, police and fire department staffing, shade at pools, and event ribbons. They praise firefighters, urge patrols, and call for better organization in Jaycees activities while inviting more public input via the It s Your Quarter program with a listed contact number.
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City Public Works
Police
Fire
Sheriff's
Steve Gorsline
S. Mulberry
Police Department
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Herald
Midland
Ottawa- Garnett RR
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Iola-Ottawa
Fogle
City Commission
Warren
KCT
KDWP
ORC
KMGA
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Forest Park
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