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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1995
Page
3
The editorial argues that Congress seeks to shift many decisions to the states while limiting punitive damages in civil suits. It notes public anger over rising award costs, defends large settlements for permanent disability, and recalls Democrats failing to amend to let states set punitive standards. It questions trust in state programs versus congressional funding.
Readers dissect 17th Street expansion, school building needs, and a public nuisance ordinance. Citizens question costs for all, urge responsible planning, and call for petitions, with Belinda Ball praised and parental duties stressed. Contact details invite further input.
A letter argues the current Ottawa middle school is outdated and poorly supervised. It urges a yes vote on the USD 290 bond, citing safer design, updated wiring for future tech, and smaller class sizes as keys to improved education and future readiness.
Kerry Mendell a Ottawa Middle School teacher urges moving noisier subject rooms away from academic areas. He cites gymnasiums locker rooms and industrial arts near quiet classrooms and calls for better spatial separation plus new space to ease overcrowding and improve learning.
A parent letter argues for fair play and equal playing time in the ORC little league, noting $15 fees and that the program aims at recreation and learning. The writer urges coaches to prioritize fair treatment over winning, addresses benching concerns, and calls for adherence to rules for a successful 1995 season. ROBERT K. KILE 1411 Maple
Seventy five words recount action on March 11 during World War II. A Japanese kamikaze attack damages the aircraft carrier Randolph at Ulithi Atoll. U S Marines advance on Iwo Jima while fighting rages on Luzon south of Manila and near Baguio. British troops seize Mongmit in Burma.
A letter warns that Rep Barbara Kennellys HR 97 would create a Federal Rapid Deployment and Strike Force authorized to operate without warrants, potentially invading states and disarming citizens. It links past FBI actions and argues such a force could enable oppressive control and urges contacting representatives to oppose the bill.
A compiled list of federal and state leaders with official addresses and phone numbers. Includes President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Representative Sam Brownback, Kansas Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state representatives Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerborn, plus State Senator Doug Walker, with Topeka offices and contact lines.
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