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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1996
Page
3
Editorial notes two bills differ on unions bans and spending limits. Senate seeks detailed lobbyist gifts reporting while House favors looser rules. Both sides push full disclosure and a one year cooling off period for ex-legislators, urging strong reforms to avoid weak compromises.
Guest editorials highlight Larned Unified School District 495 as one of eight districts nationwide named to model America’s 21st Century schools. The program, from Yale’s Edward Zigler, aims to start education early and build school family relationships, with Ron White leading the Kansas initiative.
Sidelights from a five hour ethics debate show reforms surviving but doomed. The House approved tentative reforms 70 37 and final action 96 27 sending the bill to the Senate. Advocates note missing provisions and a looming stalemate as Senate demands stronger limits on PAC and corporate campaign contributions.
The American Diabetes Association issues a one day wake up call on March 26 to about 58 million overweight adults, warning of high diabetes risk and related deadly complications. The Kansas affiliate urges weight loss, offers a free risk test by calling 1 800 362 1355, and notes factors like age over 45 lack of exercise and family history.
A reader praises Ottawa High School for strong sports, music, and Renaissance programs creating school spirit and community pride. She notes state competition success, honor roll recognition, and active clubs, urging residents to focus on the good in Ottawa. Letters to the editor encourage signatures and verification details.
Letter expresses concern over Bill Clinton’s welfare expansion, rising residential property taxes, and alleged tax exemptions denied to nonprofits while some profitable businesses escape taxes. The writer questions fairness in Ottawa, noting a perceived bias where law officers may show favoritism to acquaintances in the community.
Readers discuss equal treatment for Richmond and Princeton recreation, road repairs, concealed carry debates, and county spending. They push more open-minded views on golf access beyond country clubs, urge participation in the community forum Its Your Quarter, and provide a call-in number with timing.
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