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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2004
Page
6
A national poll shows 60 percent believe the country is on the wrong track, up from last month, with 35 percent saying it is headed in the right direction. Kerry captured nine of 10 Super Tuesday contests, but the poll offered little bounce for him as Bush maintained solid backing among key groups.
Lawmakers discuss a proposed amendment banning nontraditional marriages, aligning with state law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Debate cites Massachusetts ruling influence, with supporters urging a public vote and opponents warning of church-state implications.
Kansas lawmakers revisit a concealed carry bill as 16 senators who backed the 1997 measure remain in office. Governor Graves vetoed that bill then and Leader Lana Oleen says it is too early to tell, not inclined to back widespread hidden guns.
Rain swamps basements as water levels rise one foot per hour. John Marconette of AA Drain Medics says seven calls flooded in an hour. City public works chief Andy Haney notes river levels near 30 feet, with possible rise to 32 feet by midnight, but bridge travel remains possible. Officials monitor, not expecting bridge closure.
Washington AP supporters of President Bush and relatives of 9 11 victims defend campaign ads showing World Trade Center wreckage and firefighters with a flag drenched stretcher. Critics call the spots inappropriate while leaders praise leadership in the war on terrorism.
Shiite members of Iraq's Governing Council refused to sign the interim constitution delaying a ceremony after top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani rejected provisions tied to Kurdish self-rule. The delay, observed by U S administrator Bremer, follows disputes over presidency shape and a technical issue cited by officials. Mahmoud Othman denounced the move as obstacles to the declaration.
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