Republican plan for spending cuts is
Editorial argues rhetoric exceeds reality as the House backs 117 billion in cuts targeting the poor while claiming to balance the budget. It notes the plan would divert savings to disaster relief and wealthy tax cuts, with President Clinton likely to veto and Senate action uncertain, urging voters to remember this rhetoric.
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California
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Ottawa voters weigh school bond with trust in board
A local letter argues the school bond plan deserves scrutiny over student safety, while criticizing Sam Sheldon’s public rhetoric. The writer endorses Dr. Maxwell for School Board, praises Dr. Gollier’s service, and warns Sheldon must mend relations with teachers and the community.
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Jeanette Lowry
11Th & Ash
Lowry
Sam Sheldon
Robert A. Gollier
Bud Gollier
Mr. Sheldon
Dr. Gollier
Jack Maxwell
Dr. Maxwell
Letters Deadline for April 4 Election
The deadline for submitting letters to the editor concerning the April 4 general election is Thursday March 30. If many letters arrive at the deadline, The Herald cannot guarantee publication of all.
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Herald
Wal-Mart tour locks secrets and safety at Ottawa warehouse
The Herald details a long wait to tour Wal-Mart’s 1.1 million square foot Ottawa distribution center. Despite guards, strict PPE rules, and limited access, guide Tony Haynes shared what he could about operations serving around 70 stores.
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Supercenter
al Botts
Fogel Anderson
Botts
Herald
Wal-Mart
Ottawa
Bush
Aldi IA Bid
Rick Williams
Kathy McCully
Tony Haynes
Haynes
Sagan Cele
City Debate Over School Lunch Program Sparks Voter Concerns
A reader argues the school lunch program benefits children and blocks parental misuse. They express support for improving infrastructure like a new middle school but oppose diluting the plan with grade school provisions.
It's Your Quarter: Voting No on Bond Vote Questioned
Community forum note questions a $19 million school bond and accuses administrators and teachers of self-interest while urging a no vote. Editor cites salaries rise not set until legislature finances. Call line for thoughts and comments with specific hours.
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Rhodes
The 545: A Critique of Federal Power and Congress
The author argues all federal power flows from 545 people in Congress and the President. He asserts Congress creates and finances all bureaucracies, and bears sole responsibility for deficits, policies, and failures. Demands accountability by targeting Congress, not agencies, for reform.
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U.N
U.S
U.S. House
Supreme Court
Senate
Federal Reserve
Fifty Years Ago Today Soviet and Allied Advances Across Fronts
Soviet troops capture Kolberg on the Baltic coast and push toward Gdynia and Danzig. American soldiers seize Bingen and Bad Kreuznach on the Western Front while continuing the Siegfried Line assault along the German-French frontier. U S forces land on Panay in the Philippines and British troops take Ava Fort near Mandalay in Burma.
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Baltic
Gdynia
Danzig
Bingen
Bad Kreuznach
U.S
Panay
Philippines
Burma
Ava Fort
Mandalay
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