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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1995
Page
3
A reader laments a poll showing Abts favor forfeiting civil rights for security against terrorism. The piece argues no guaranteed security exists and surrendering rights is disastrous, noting police cannot prevent all crime and urging safer, rights-respecting measures for a freedom-loving nation under attack.
A critical opinion piece condemns Clinton for political opportunism after initial calm following the Oklahoma City bombing. It accuses him of deflecting blame to talk radio and conservatives, questions his handling of the Waco raid and Randy Weaver case, and warns of government incompetence and fear of misrule.
Ickey Sage, a 76 year old former sergeant, asks for disability aid for hearing loss linked to his 1943 329th Bomb Squadron service. He reports audiology tests recommended help but VA officials denied action and political offices offered no relief. Sage lists campaigns Egypt-Libya through Central Europe on his discharge papers.
Three legislative leaders are highlighted for guiding a brisk 88 day Kansas session that balanced school finance welfare reform and sentencing guidelines. Bill Graves Tim Shallenberger and Bud Burke are praised for steadiness amid a long hour push, while a historic lottery renewal is credited to Burke's final days.
Karl A Van Asselt reviews notable films that started as flops or took long to become profitable. From Wizard of Oz taking decades to break even to My Fair Lady and Hello Dolly failing to recoup initial costs, the piece chronicles box office disappointments and delayed profits. It cites Fantasia Alice in Wonderland Spartacus Alien as examples of delayed success or ongoing losses.
A reader questions why some Richmond Township roads receive full miles of rock while others get little or none. They describe Fourth Street blocked for a city worker’s funeral, parking difficulties, and concerns about a child crossing K-68 near the school. They argue the school and highway locations have not changed.
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