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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1987
Page
1
This column recalls Shrove Tuesday pancakes and Ash Wednesday abstinence, contrasting past communal Lent observance with today’s private practice. It notes how Lent used to bind families and communities in penitence, while modern life stresses and activities render it a more isolated, flexible season.
A city debate on Ottawa DPS continues with calls for a five citizen commission akin to the Tower Commission to interview officials and employees, determine if a problem exists, and recommend steps. The City Commission or mayor could appoint the panel, with access to records if needed.
Finney County tested a $48,500 electronic ballot scanner instead of traditional machines. Paper ballots were delivered at 8:05 p.m., with results known moments after polls closed at 7 p.m. The system requires voters to shade a pencil mark beside a candidate, then feed ballots into the scanner. Franklin County is urged to consider adopting similar technology.
A Kansas lobbying disclosure clash over a $3000 Fox Trot birthday party for Rep. Ron Fox spurred rapid committee and floor movement. Officials expect Senate action and a governor’s signature soon, with the March 25 Braden Hog Roast likely saved.
A list of contact points for national and state officials includes President Reagan at The White House address in Washington D C 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Senators Dole Kassebaum with Hart and Russell offices and phone numbers, Representative Whittaker, and state lawmakers Allen and Beauchamp with Topeka Statehouse addresses and telephone lines.
A reader muses on Murder She Wrote with Angela Lansbury, noting Jessica Fletcher’s calm authority and the predictable whodunit structure. The piece reflects on mystery writing’s believability, audience suspense, and the odd amusement found in murder plots.
An examination of Kansas governance contrasts state and public agendas. The Legislature faces costs, policy bets, and reform pressures from high ticket items such as a state lottery, horse racing bets, liquor by the drink, and education. It wrestles with funding, structural changes, and economic development amid rising costs and conflicting demands.
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