Safety Commission warns on toxic vinyl miniblinds recall urged
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that lead coated vinyl nonglossy miniblinds from several countries can shed toxic dust, risking brain damage and learning disabilities in children six and younger. No recall ordered. retailers offer refunds while manufacturers plan nonlead versions.
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First Lady’s Voice From the Lincoln Bedroom
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Editorial urges school uniforms for all grades
Guest editorials from The Herald note that adopting uniforms starting in middle school is a good first step and argue for elementary uniforms too. Citing Blaine Babb they claim uniforms curb violence and discipline problems, reduce self esteem issues, and simplify dress code enforcement across grades.
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Government contact list for federal officials
Citizens can reach President Bill Clinton at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 or call the Comments Office at 202 456 1111. U S Senator Sheila Frahm offices and phone lines in Washington and Topeka are listed at 141 Hart Senate Office Building, 20510 and 913 273 8401. U S Senator Nancy Kassebaum’s contact is 302 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 and 202 224 4774.
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Tyson clarifies abortion stance and opposes school vouchers
Robert Tyson, running in the 12th District State Senate race, thanks Franklin County Republican Women for hosting a forum in Ottawa and lauds local media coverage. He reaffirms pro life views with exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal life, and sticks to opposition to school vouchers after meetings with teachers across five counties.
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Couple seeks railroad crossing comments after Ottawa crash
Roy L. McCracken requests public help with railroad crossing safety near Pomona Ottawa. He and his wife Marguerite were in an accident on February 29, 1996, alleging the K-68 gate failed. He seeks specific dates and times when the warning system may have malfunctioned to prevent further injuries.
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Entrepreneur urges support for grand Grandstand Auto Bath carwash dream
Chicago real estate agent Steven J Thayer asks for donations to back Stan a would be entrepreneur building a massive carwash near Calumet Park The appeal details a dream carwash with tunnel wash a self wash a gas station and more totaling over 28 million dollars Thayer seeks about ten dollars per person and notes contributions may repay Stan s debt if the project falters As of now roughly one thousand dollars has been raised leaving a gap of several hundred thousand dollars
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