Debating ATandT and TCI merger sparks deja vu concerns
Opinion warns that the AT&T and TCI merger, aided by Microsoft, may revive old monopolies and worsen cable rates. The piece contrasts deregulation promises with past outcomes, noting consumer groups fear higher prices and reduced competition. It recalls Clinton era acts and skeptical voices on rapid telecom consolidation.
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Ottawa City Commission
TCI
At&t
Lucent
Raney
Sion
Congress
Clinton
Bell Telephone
Yogi Berra
Brownback’s alleged moral treachery in Kansas race
David S. Awbrey argues in a syndicated column that Brownback’s neutral stance in the Graves Miller Republican gubernatorial fight signals a betrayal of social conservatives. He likens Brownback to a Dreiseran figure, suggesting political ambition outweighs principles as Kansas becomes a national ideological battleground.
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Ow York Times
Dirk Johnson
Kansas
Bill Graves
David Miller
Wall Street Journal
Dennis Farney
Graves
Gary Sherrer
Miller
Sam Brownback
Sheila Frahm
U.S. Senate
Brownback
Washington
James Dobson
America
Clyde Griffiths
Theodore Dreiser
Clyde
Kansas City
David S. Awbrey
Kansas Press Association
Ottawa High vocal music tutor leaves for Bonner Springs
A Banner note from a longtime Ottawa High School vocal music tutor thanks OHS students for six enjoyable years and announces a move to Bonner Springs High School. He urges students to back the new director, continue rich traditions, and stay confident as they build new ones while he remains in Lawrence.
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Ottawa High School
Ottawa
Bonner Springs High School
Lawrence
Editorial warns on Clinton policy and global flashpoints
Guest editorials from The Daily Times argue U S military presence faces risks amid uncertain long term diplomacy. They cite June 30 incident with an F 16 and Iraqi missile site as example of firm action but fear the administration will falter in backing it long term. Views may not reflect Herald staff.
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Farmington
N.M
U.S
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Cohen
Iraq
Ottawa clash over housing alternative school at Crestview
Reader voices oppose placing teens at the Crestview Nursing Home site while praising the program's aims. A contributor, who works with USD 290 and Franklin County Mental Health, defends the teens as regular youths needing guidance and notes the program has operated three years in the clinic basement. He urges neighbors to research before judging and highlights positive interactions with students. Also referenced is Senate Republicans' defeat of a tobacco bill aiding teen smoking prevention and its funding ties to major cigarette makers.
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Crestview Nursing Home
USD 290
Franklin County
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic
Tim Ahrens
Republican Party
Senate
Washington
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