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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1994

Page

3

NO KIDDING Split of Box Office Earnings

Karl A. Van Asselt examines how profits would be divided among stars and characters in hit films. The column lists speculative shares for three men, 101 Dalmatians, Snow White, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Twins, and Kramer vs. Kramer based on U.S. box office through April 1994.

Kramer U.S World Features Syndicate

The First Day Of Summer Vacation Reflections

A veteran reminiscence contrasts childhood summers of the 1940s with today’s shorter breaks. The writer recalls new tennis shoes and bicycle freedom, outdoor explorations to cemeteries and sand hills, and dreams of a hot dog stand, while noting summer once felt endless.

Freedom

Bad politicians and the rise of law as public relations

A critique of modern governance arguing that elected leaders misuse laws as political theater, creating an overregulated, unpredictable state. It warns that broad regulatory authority and weak accountability erode liberty, citing ATF rulings, warrant abuses, and calls for demanding accountability to avert democratic decay.

Republic James ¥. Delong American Enterprise Magazine United States ATF Waco Texas Abe Lincoln

Questioning benefit districts and rising local taxes

A resident questions the purpose of benefit districts and municipal growth, noting sewer and water charges around $20.15 and $20.40 and an electric rate of 0.0846 dollars per kilowatt. They argue growth raises school taxes and compare utility ownership to cheaper options in neighboring towns. They wonder why dividends from owned stock utilities pay nothing.

Its Your Quarter community forum raises funding, pricing concerns

A reader voices frustration over local spending by county officials and rising prices while applauding Habitat for Humanity gains. They note a proposed $30,000 yearly rent for a former IGA site, compare pool and venue prices, criticize ORC charges, and urge conservative spending as they retire from town. Calls to join the forum are listed.

IGA Johnson County

Government contact list for federal and state representatives

A compiled roster of elected officials with mailing and office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas. It includes President Bill Clinton and Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum, Representatives Jim Slattery George Teagarden Walker and Doug Walker plus state officials such as Gov. Joan Finney Attorney General Bob Stephan and Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd with phone numbers and office locations for public comments and inquiries.

Bill Clinton White House Pennsylvania Ave Washington, D.C U.S Bob Dole Hart Senate Jackson Topeka Joan Finney State Capitol Bob Stephan Judicial Center Ron Todd Southwest 9Th

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