Ottawa growth debate looms over 1995 prospects
Editorial argues 1995 may bring Ottawa forward with Wal Mart expansion and new growth, despite tax fears and downtown struggles. It notes a Main Street revitalization push attracting Baldwin City Lyndon and Chanute, with Chanute close to funding a five year program.
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Ottawa
Lawrence
Kansas City
Wal-Mart
Baldwin City
Lyndon
Chanute
Editorial: Kansans should drop the illegal drug tax
Guest editorials argue the Kansas drug tax scheme is unconstitutional and illogical. The Hays Daily News notes the Supreme Court struck down a Montana law similar to Kansas, ruling double jeopardy and illegality in taxing illegal drugs.
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Herald
Hays Daily News
Supreme Court
Montana
Kansas
Carter's Korea trip provokes mixed political commentary
The piece contrasts Carter's stance with Clinton's North Korea policy, arguing Carter frames Kim Il Sung as cooperative while warning Washington against sanctions. It notes Carter’s brief visit, his optimistic readings of Pyongyang, and the ongoing tension as Gallucci and officials aim for policy alignment amid uncertainties.
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Kim
Carter
North Korea
Pyongyang
Wal-Mart
Americas
Georgia
Times Square
Clinton
Robert Gallucci
I Do Not Care For World Cup Soccer In The U S
The writer, reflecting on World Cup soccer coming to the United States, dismisses the sport as un-American and dull. He recalls limited personal experiences, mocks stadium drama, and argues money and publicity drive U S interest while noting cultural stereotypes about British, Irish, Dutch, Belgian, and Moroccan teams. He concludes Americans relate to basketball, football and baseball more than soccer.
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United States
London
Jordan
America
Liverpool
At&t
Belgium
Morocco
Bicyclist Voices Frustration Over Downtown Parking and Road Safety
A senior rider describes dangerous car traffic, lack of bike lanes, and sparse downtown bike parking. He notes frequent street riding, bridges to cross, and a need for equal rule observance with drivers, signaling concern for safe commuting and parking access.
Its Your Quarter community forum on smoking bans
A reader voices backlash against city commission action on smoking bans in Ottawa. The caller argues the council ignores citizens, questions the focus on smokers, and asks why alcohol restrictions are not pursued. Forum lines invite further comments and provide a phone number and hours.
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City Commission
Ottawa
Battles rattle Normandy and Pacific fronts in World War II
The report notes Allied operations near Cherbourg and St. Honorina as British forces push outer defences, while U S Marines clash with Japanese troops on Saipan Mount Tapotchau. Organized Japanese resistance ends on Blak island with heavy losses on New Guinea’s Sarmi front.
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Cherbourg
St. Honorina
Gas
Normandy
U.S
Saipan
Mount Tapotchau
Blak Island
New Guinea
Sarmi
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