Wal-Mart Supercenter to Transform Ottawa Retail Scene
East central Kansas shoppers welcome Wal-Mart as the second largest Kansas store behind Topeka Hypermart. A distribution center east of Ottawa will open this fall employing about 1,000, and the 24 hour Supercenter will hire nearly 400. The investment may boost local spending and tax revenue while challenging small merchants. Ottawa aims to balance growth with preserving city identity amid I-35 corridor development.
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Let bygones be bygones with Vietnam and golf in sight
A speaker argues that postwar diplomacy eased tensions with Japan and Germany by 1951, noting loans and democratic reforms that built their modern economies. He contrasts that with lingering grievances, mocks Vietnam ties to golf culture, and mocks past Axis forgiveness, urging reconciliation and moving on.
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Bosnia decision defining moment for Clinton
AP report examines how Clinton must navigate a widening Bosnia crisis with options ranging from air strikes to limited ground support. Defense Secretary Perry calls it a defining moment, while Dole urges lifting the arms embargo. The White House weighs risk, U.N. stability, and potential American casualties in shaping a policy before a Senate vote.
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Front page pony pull criticism letter to editor
A reader condemns the pony pull photographed on the front page of Monday's Herald. They oppose animal strain for pride and vanity and challenge the sport, noting uncertainty about pony weights and referencing a 160-pound man pulling more than 520 pounds.
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Its Your Quarter 350 Percent and Heat
A caller vents over high sewer and water charges for Wal-Mart’s new store site and argues residents should mow roadside verges for tax relief. They urge landowners to beautify areas, deny taxpayer responsibility for youth offerings, and promote work for youths through private means.
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