Ottawa debate on NRA tax rebates for downtown revival
John D. Montgomery argues the Neighborhood Revitalization Act should target downtown Ottawa and a few designated areas rather than the whole city. supporters say rebates for new or expanding retail developments can boost growth, but critics urge limited scope to neighborhood revitalization to strengthen historic districts and south side gains.
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Editorial view on Yeltsin vote and Russian democracy
Guest editorials praise the Russian election as fair despite fears of rigging. Yeltsin failed to reach 40 percent, trailing Communist Gennady Zyuganov by a narrow margin. West sees relief that democracy is taking root amid despotic traditions.
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Yeltsin
Gennady Zyuganov
Russia
Airline safety versus market forces in the wake of ValuJet crash
A reflective piece argues safety should be the FAA’s sole focus rather than popularity. It contends deregulation pressures from Republicans erode oversight, while market forces reward cost cutting and risk public safety, calling for government to fill the safety vacuum.
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Skunk Run Days festival thanks volunteers and groups
The Skunk Run Steering Committee expresses gratitude to numerous contributors and volunteers who helped make this year's festival a success. A long list includes the City of Ottawa, departments, local banks, chambers, tourism and historical societies, media outlets, donors, and many individuals, with special thanks to Mike Raley, Joe Williams, and Steve Geiss for their support. Letters to the editor are encouraged with signatures and addresses for verification.
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Department of Public Works
Jim Bradley
Utility Department
Murray McGee
Franklin County Convention & Tourism Bureau
Lou Atherton
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Gwynne
Randy McCurdy
Franklin County Historical Society
Deborah Barker
Bank IV
Charles
Debra Scoville
Main Street Bakery
Shelley
Travis Hood
Country Mart
Dairy Queen North
Ruth Jansen
Lillis Newland
Rachel Anderson
Jennifer Testorff
Angela Perryman
James
Mary Anne Whiteford
Jeanne Haggard
Edith Ann Salle
Forrest Lowry
Laura Ansley
Kofo Radio
Ottawa Times
Ottawa Herald
Franklin, County Chronicle
Steve Woolf
Franklin County Blazers
Ottawa Lions Club
Franklin County Democratic Women
Christ Gospel Church
Steve Archer
John
Carolyn Galloway
Boy Scout Troop 77
Kyle Raley
Barbara Dew
Jeanette Lowry
Trade dark comments and big egos in baseball talk
In a Chicago Billy Goat Tavern chat former Oakland owner Charlie Finley laments free agency and vows he may sell, muttering a racist quip. The columnist recalls Marge Schott’s Hitler remark, defends free speech, and argues owners would curb such talk through lawsuits rather than suppress a public right.
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Billy Goat
Oakland A’s
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Marge Schott
Cincinnati Reds
Charlie Finley
Schott
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Germany
Joe Stalin
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