Ottawa considers sales of liquor stores on ballot
Ottawa city commissioners discussed allowing retail liquor stores in the dry city. Staff will study recent legislation that could enable a ballot measure, aiming to place the issue on the August primary or November general election ballot within a month. Formerly dry, Ottawa approved liquor sales in restaurants a few years ago. John D. Montgomery.
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Government contact list for federal and state officials
Compiled names and office addresses for principal government representatives. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House Washington DC. Rep Jim Ryun Topeka and Washington offices with phone numbers and a homepage. Gov Bill Graves Topeka address with phone. Attorney General Carla Stovall Topeka. Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius Topeka with toll free line.
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Whirlpool study claims working moms outperform stay-at-home moms
Kathleen Parker critiques a Whirlpool Foundation release implying working mothers are better. The piece argues the report is biased, relies on shaky reading of 1,000 interviews, and reinforces a bias that stay-at-home mothers are inferior while praising working moms and their children.
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Ottawa teachers call for respect and optimism in district
A long time Ottawa educator, retiring at year end, urges USD 290 school board members and teachers to model positive behavior, restore mutual respect, and set a constructive example for Ottawa youth amid ongoing disputes. He plans to move to Lawrence but remains a Ottawa resident and parent of two graduates.
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Teaching contract dispute at Eugene Field School
Maureen Warner of Melvern writes to The Ottawa Herald responding to a Board of Education Briefs item about her nonrenewal. She defends her 18 year career, cites strong evaluations, and says resignation would betray integrity and public duty. The letter asserts administrative coercion and urges corrective action.
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Twinkie tax criticism opponents rights and smoking bill
Reader forum letter argues against the McCain tobacco tax proposal claiming it infringes on individual rights and worsens social control aims. The writer cites a Yale expert and CDC data, mentions corporate stores in several states, and invites signed responses to The Ottawa Herald.
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