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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1993
Page
3
The piece weighs the impact of federal tax increases versus spending, noting Reagan era cuts raised revenue but boosted spending, and Democratic rises paired with spending. It argues for a combined tax and spending cut plan and asks what “less” means for spending if lower taxes supposedly boost revenue.
The piece argues that government gridlock stems from voter reaction to tax and entitlement policies. It cites the budget breakdown with 50 percent entitlements and criticizes proposals like income tests, warning lawmakers fear voter backlash more than meaningful cuts. It frames gridlock as a conflict between governed and governing, not just parties.
Community member Delores Willis cautions Franklin County Board over siting a solid waste facility in Peoria Township and other townships. She warns leachate risks to water quality from liners and leakage and urges NEPA review and an environmental assessment before any federal permit involvement.
Ottawa residents rallied for the Cup of Water flood aid delivering a semi truckload of paper products canned goods cleaning supplies water and non perishable items to the Iowa Distribution Center. Donnardell thanks Gordon Paul for the truck and Town and Country for the 500 gallon water tank.
A World Features Syndicate collection profiles six famous figures. Tom Sawyer met Twain in a Turkish bath and William Tell is cited as a Swedish war hero. Andrea Doria appears as a Genoese admiral, Horatio Alger as a minister, Spartacus as a Roman slave and gladiator, and Molly Brown as the Titanic survivor.
Editor Richard Buzbee recalls a six person group crossing the Atlantic and touring Paris with his son John and daughter in law Sally. The column describes anti jet lag, lodging rules, Notre Dame restoration, and brief notes on Paris sights as a lead in to Versailles next week.
A caller discusses SRS and foster care programs, noting extensive research behind decisions to avoid removing children. The dialogue questions city employees receiving cost-of-living raises, criticizing merit raises as misleading. The editor’s note is challenged, urging commissioners to separate COLA from merit plans.
The letter debates city employee raises, noting most longtime workers would gain little or nothing. It questions affordability amid inflation, cites a 3 percent COLA last year with 14 percent takehome for longtime staff, and asks if two years of 14 percent is fair. It mentions mural debates, thankfulness for a neighbor who saved a black puppy, and a caller's critique of SRS involvement with families. Readers are invited to join the dialogue by calling 242-4700.
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