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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1999
Page
2
RailWatch claims over 80 percent of U S grade crossings lack warning signals prompting a debate with Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe officials. Spokesmen challenge funding and emphasize state control, while both concede the danger of unmarked crossings, especially in rural Kansas, with crashes every 90 minutes.
Editorial note states views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor, indicating opinion pieces may reflect individual contributors rather than the newspaper.
A humorous essay contrasts male pride in large shoe and clothing sizes with female emphasis on smallness. It mocks size labeling, department branding like The Big and Yall Shoppe versus Petites, and trends such as one size fits all while noting men chase bigger numbers and women chase smaller ones.
Editorial note for Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week outlines flood risk, preparedness steps, and emergency actions. J B Hall advises checking flood history with local officials, considering Federal Flood Insurance, assembling disaster supplies, and creating a family plan. Readers may submit signed letters up to 500 words. Emergency tips include monitoring watches, securing outdoor items, and evacuating when instructed. Call 242 2531 for office information.
Article explains that a millennium spans 1000 years, so the second millennium ends on December 31, 2000 rather than December 31, 1999. It notes the popular countdown to 1999 is misaligned with calendar definitions, clarifying the timing of the millennium transition.
Joe Klock Sr writes from Key Largo Florida musing on how the millennium debate, calendar reforms and cultural observances shape our view of 1999 turning to 2000. He notes religious and regional differences and proposes celebrating twice if the century’s turn aligns with timing and fate.
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