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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1999
Page
2
The guest piece praises the NRA for urging public scrutiny of law enforcement over new gun controls. It cites Richmonds 41 percent drop after felon gun carry prosecutions and federal gun prosecutions declining 40 percent, urging a balance between enforcing old laws and enacting new ones.
Deere & Co reports a 59 percent drop in fiscal Q2 net income as North American demand for farm equipment falls 25 to 30 percent. Deere plans to shut about 25 percent of U.S. plants in H2 1999. New Holland to acquire Case Corp, reducing major global makers to three. Cost savings of 400 to 500 million dollars expected in 3 to 4 years. Analysts foresee further savings later. weak farm sector weighs on Main Street and Wall Street.
The Herald presents guest editorials to offer diverse views for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
The Advocate recalls John Minor Wisdom as a pivotal federal judge who helped dismantle legal racial barriers in the South through civil rights rulings and steadfast commitment to equal justice. His work, alongside peers, helped inoculate the nation against racial hatred, leaving a lasting reformist imprint. The Florida Times-Union comments on proposed presidential pay raises, arguing a $200000 salary plus a $50000 expense account ignores broader costs and responsibilities of the presidency. It questions whether benefits and power are justified by the job’s demands and duties.
The author condemns nuclear arms pointless quality race and urges disarmament. He references Dr Mary Wynne Ashford and Dr Aleksander Arbatov, noting NATO Yugoslav attacks bring Russia and U S relations to crisis. He argues only two questions matter: rid or avoid use of nukes, amid growing Russian concerns and renewed re armament.
The Kansas senator argues for funding from the Agriculture Department to study how farming and forestry policies can pull carbon from the atmosphere. He proposes $39 million over three years to develop actionable strategies that reward landowners and align agriculture with climate goals, while opposing the Kyoto treaty.
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