NO KIDDING By Karl A Van Asselt
A playful world features syndicated column listing five trivia items from science and law. The piece cites a quiz style prompt about animal clues such as a reindeer, ostrich, bloodhound, and more, credited to Karl A. Van Asselt.
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Karl A. van Asselt
U.S
World Features Syndicate
Alcohol and abuse in bars spark reader fury
A reader recounts a Saturday night assault on her spirit in a local restaurant caused by a drunken patron. She questions alcohol's power to elevate behavior, the staff’s abuse by demanding drinkers, and the collective tolerance of bystanders, urging better bar conduct and accountability.
Congress divided on Clinton foreign policy in unsettled debate
Congress remains split on Bosnia Haiti and North Korea with Republicans and Democrats pushing divergent paths. Critics warn of economic and security risks while some lawmakers urge invasion or lifting embargoes. President Clinton coordinates with leaders on China's most favored nation status due by June 3.
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Ashington
Bosnia
Haiti
North Korea
Clinton
Congress
White House
Craig Thomas
R-Wyo
Capitol Hill
House
China
Cuba
Fidel Castro
U.S
Europe
America
Bush
Richard Lugar
R-Il
Congressional
Swing set saga ends in a Sunday to remember
A weekend build of a 16 foot Rustler II swing set turns into an 18 hour ordeal marked by bruises, a broken power drill, and improvised tool use. The author steadies through setbacks, reams holes, and a stubborn main beam to finally see son Grahame and Arsela enjoy the finished swing. He notes the high value of patient effort and family approval.
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Atchinson
Peggy
Grahame
Thy Tood
Dip
Kansas
Grahame and
Arsela
Coaches and youth sports clash over language at baseball game
A reader questions coaching and sportsmanship after a Babe Ruth game where 13 and 14 year olds reportedly used filthy language on the diamond. They urge suspensions for poor conduct and request a local commission to inspect conditions before rain, while parents on Lincoln Block voice dust concerns and support local fundraiser organizers Mike and Deana Gomez for St Jude's. The letter also touches on school construction debates and NRA funding critiques.
Its Your Quarter Forum Letters on NRA AARP and Wal Mart
A jumble of reader letters discusses NRA and AARP funding, a 40 percent dues rise, and criticism of Congress. Opinions on Wal Mart’s Ottawa store, living wages, store closures, tobacco health risks, and Jackie Kennedy are mixed with guidance for submitting letters to the forum.
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American Association For Retired Persons
NRA
Congress
AARP
Jim Hitch
Wal-Mart
Ottawa
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