No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt on teen marriages
The piece lists notable stars and public figures who wed at young ages including Loretta Lynn at 13 Ethel Waters at 12 Jayne Mansfield at 16 Marilyn Monroe at 1 Mary Martin at 16 Sheree North at 15 and Janet Leigh at 14. Leigh reportedly married twice by age 17. World Features Syndicate source.
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Loretta Lynn
Ethel Waters
Jayne Mansfield
Marilyn Monroe
Mary Martin
Sheree North
Janet Leigh
Leigh
World Features Syndicate
It's Your Quarter Disputes over parking and barking dogs
A reader complains about scarce handicapped parking near essential shops and disruptive dogs roaming at night. The writer emphasizes safety, calling for indoor dogs and more accessible blocks, inviting community input via a night forum line with limited hours.
Ottawa weighs cemetery plot limits amid burial questions
City officials consider a rule allowing two cremated remains per plot after a request to bury more than one person in a single space. City manager Scott Lambers notes the zoning code lacks guidance, while planners weigh the implications and families’ wishes on afterlife arrangements.
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Aes
Ottawa
Tifé
Ottawa City Commission
Scott Lambers
Lambers
Planning Commission
Ous
Lamberts
Hell
NASA
Hall
Fay Case Shows Singapore's Strict Punishment For Youth
American teen Michael Fay, 18, living in Singapore, faced four months in prison, a fine over 2000 dollars, and flogging for graffiti and vandalism. President Clinton called the punishment extreme, while Singapore officials defend their hard line against mischief. Fay remains in a hospital with low mood as debate swirls over whether such penalties fit a teenage offense.
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Ichael Fay
Fay
Singapore
Far East
California
Michael Fay
United States
Young Fay
Clinton
Dayton
Government of
Korea
Drug War Racism and Asset Seizure Critique
A critical essay denounces asset seizure laws and drug-war policies as racist, unconstitutionally invasive, and corrupting law enforcement. It argues seizures occur without conviction, police benefit financially, and public trust erodes amid multi agency anti drug efforts.
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Salina
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Geor Pyle
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