Editorials Opine on Term Limits and House Politics
The piece discusses Newt Gingrich’s conciliatory yet calculating stance on term limits in the U S House. It notes Sen. Mark Hatfield’s opposition to the balanced budget amendment and the difficulty of achieving a two thirds vote. It argues incumbents resist term limits despite public appetite and predicts little chance of passage in this Congress.
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House
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Hatfield
Gingrich
America
Bean
U.S. House
Congress
It’s Your Quarter on School Site and Welfare Debate
Readers discuss a proposed elementary school at a busy intersection. They favor safety measures but warn side streets may be more hazardous for children. Thomas Erb, KU professor, weighs in on middle school education and interdisciplinary teaming. The piece urges defeating the bond and invites more community input.
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Thomas Erb
Erb
University of Kansas
Farmers Fear Higher Property Taxes And School Bond Vote
Farmers report dramatic appraisal hikes in 1995 with increases around 27 percent and nearby properties up 43 percent, plus a proposed 19.2 million dollar school bond. Flier charts show a 100 dollar monthly cost on a 100000 home at 11.5 percent, while farm property taxed at 30 percent is not shown. Voters urged to oppose the April 4 bond issue.
Family faces land seizure for Nickerson middle school project
A Hutchinson area farm owner details attempts by Nickerson and South Hutchinson to acquire part of his land for a new middle school. He worries about losing a beloved 200 by 0.5 mile strip rich with wildlife and trees, while noting tax and beaver dam implications. The district hints at an offer but presents no per acre value. The narrative contrasts bond support with tax costs and fears of bulldozers.
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Ottawa
Hutchinson
Nickerson
Salt Creek
South Hutchinson
Bond issue debate sparks misquotes and schooling dispute
The Ottawa Herald letter war centers on Dr. Erb’s critique of misquotes about interdisciplinary teaming and integrated curriculum. The exchange cites Lee and Smith 1993 on middle school restructuring, noting quotes, page references, and calls for publishing the full article and related studies.
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Dr. Erb
Ottawa Herald
Erb
Lee & Smith
Sociology of Education
Uly
Fifty Years Ago in World War II News
Fifty years ago Allied forces landed in Patikan Negro Island and faced Japanese resistance on Luzon and Cebu. In the Ryukus U S troops occupy Kerama Retto and nearby islets as Okinawa preparations proceed. Frankfurt and Mannheim fall to Allied forces in Germany while Soviet troops move into Austria from Hungary.
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Patikan Negro Island
Philippines
Luzon
Cebu
Japan
Ryukyu
U.S
Kerama Reto
Okinawa
Frankfurt
Mannheim
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Mallard Fillmore members urge Ottawa bond support
Members of the TEAM committee at Ottawa Middle School urge voters to back a bond issue for a new or renovated middle school. They challenge Sam Sheldon on facts about renovation costs and invite residents to Saturday tours to see the building and understand long term value for a 70 year facility.
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Ottawa Middle School
Sam Sheldon
Ottawa
Contact details for Kansas government representatives listed
A directory of offices and phone numbers for U S Representative Sam Brownback Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius State Representatives Feuerborn Tanner and Ralph Tanner and State Senator Doug Walker with Topeka and Washington addresses and contact numbers.
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U.S
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
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Middle School Journal
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Herald
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Board of Education
Mallard Fillmore
Curt Wilson
Liz Gibson
Luke Queen
John Kraemer
Bridget Mortisey
Patty Zabloudil
Ryan Wolsey
Sarah Porter
Joe Steward
Johnnie Taul
Joseph Thomas
Scott Sachse
Erin Langston
Brooklyn Emery
Emilee Hermreck
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
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