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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1998

Page

2

Farm IRA proposal eyed to smooth farm income volatility

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts backs a plan to let farmers save up to 20 percent of annual income in savings accounts similar to IRAs. Tax shelters would last five years with a 10 percent penalty afterward. Proponents argue farming's income swings from weather and pests warrant such relief and broader congressional consideration.

Congress Kansas Pat Roberts

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Editorials from readers offer a range of viewpoints while noting that views are not official Herald editor positions. The piece signals space for diverse perspectives within the newspaper.

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Government Contacts and Complaints Contact Details

A list of government representatives with contact information for comments and questions. Includes President Bill Clinton at the White House and offices for U S Senators Pat Robarts Sam Brownback and Frank Carlson as well as U S Representative Jim Ryun with addresses and phone numbers for Washington and state offices.

Bill Clinton White House Pennsylvania Ava Washington D.C U.S Pat Robarts Dirksen Washington, D.C Fox Topeka Frank Carlson S.E. Quincy Sam Brownback Hart Senate S. Kansas Ave Overland Park Jim Ryun Cansion Hob Ryun Quincy Hamapage

Musical apron serenades unborn heard by readers

Vickie Hull, Lawrence columnist, notes Dr. David Min of Munster Indiana created the Rock-a-Bye Music System a wearable stereo for pregnant women to pipe music through the uterus. The piece humorously critiques the device while preserving the main idea of the invention and its potential effects.

David Min Munster Ind Dr. Min Min Celine Diane Vickie Hull Lawrence

Campaign cash overpowers logic in highway bill clash

Negotiators rejected halting highway funds for states resisting .08 drunk driving limits, aligning with the House. The move drew scorn from safety groups as the six year, 200 billion highway program moves forward with penalties removed, backed by liquor lobby money.

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Yada yada and the values of a self centered America

Charney Reese critiques American egotism and double standards in foreign policy and culture. He mocks selective outrage over violence and resource use, contrasts it with comfort seeking at home, and dismisses the idea that non Americans count. He links yada yada to a belief that unless people are like me they do not count.

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