Ottawa withholds blessing on TCI cable swap amid AT T merger
Ottawa Kansas officials delay approval of a TCI to Multimedia swap hoping to leverage AT T's offer. The move could bring phone and Internet service via the TCI network, expanding competition in local telecom and cable services.
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Multimedia
John D. Montgomery
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Hand signed letters must include author address and telephone number and be mailed to 104 Cedar in Ottawa Kansas or emailed to letters ottawaherald dot com. Submissions should not exceed 500 words.
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Government Contacts List for Public Inquiries
A compiled directory of contact points for federal and state officials including President Bill Clinton The White House Washington DC Sen Pat Roberts Sen Sam Brownback Rep Jim Ryun Gov Bill Groves and state offices in Topeka and Overland Park with office addresses and telephone numbers for public complaints questions and requests.
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Auditorium board praised for balancing arts and budgets
A community column honors citizen boards with special thanks to the Municipal Auditorium Board for handling arts funding while balancing finances. It outlines upcoming meetings on June 29 and July 1 and July 6 covering the Ottawa University project, CHIP roads, city audit, Crestview plan, vacancy rules, budget discussions, personnel rules, liquidated damages, and the Independence Day schedule.
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Recreation Commission
Uniform Plumbing Code Appeals Board
Municipal Auditorium Board
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Crestview
17Th Street
DeLorean, GM and taxes cited in political roost metaphor
The piece rails at political gimmicks and corporate cost cutting, citing DeLorean and GM as examples. It argues delayed consequences fall on voters and taxpayers, criticizing the consolidation plan and proposed car tax cuts while noting shifts in revenue to fund roads and services.
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Kansas
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John DeLorean
DeLoréan Motor Co
DeLorean
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Chevrolet
Feds
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Bill Graves
Graves
David Miller
Koch Brothers
Ottawa
Lawrence
Ottawa reader urges end to controversy and support growth
Richard Oglesby from Ottawa writes that the city endured a stagnant period amid controversy over recalls and politics. He urges residents to trust elected officials, accept bond outcomes, and work together to attract jobs and housing as Ottawa moves toward 2000 and beyond.
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Ottawa
Seventh Street
Main Street
Let the innocent play in Ottawa baseball suspension
A local voice defends suspended Ottawa baseball players, arguing not all are guilty and urging fair treatment. The speaker, who has coached many of the boys since T Ball, questions hearsay and asks for accountability for the guilty while supporting the innocent returning to the field.
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