Vision for Ottawa downtown revival sparks debate
A 1909 and 1917 heritage of Ottawa’s downtown prompts a plan to restore historic buildings, add trees, boost landscaping, and curb garish signs. Advocates urge a stronger merchants association, tax rebates to aid refurbishing, and collaboration with city and county to create a vibrant, center-city district.
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U S editors weigh euthanasia across papers
Excerpts show editorials from The Daily Times Farmington and Press Telegram Long Beach warning that euthanasia is spreading in medicine. A survey indicates up to 20 percent of ICU nurses may hasten deaths without physician consent, prompting calls for Supreme Court clarity and professional scrutiny.
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Daily Times
Farmington
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Supreme Court
University of Michigan
Whitewater probe widens as Clinton ties questioned
A jury convicts James and Susan McDougal and Arkansas Governor Tucker on bank loan related offenses while linking to Clinton via a single $300,000 loan claim. Clinton denies knowledge and faces no charges. Starr’s probe gains momentum as investigators pursue two bankers for illegal contributions and possible cover up.
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Kenneth Starr
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Hillary Clinton
White House
Senate Whitewater Committee
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John D. Montgomery
Who should fear Joan Finney in Kansas Senate race
Guest editorial attacks former Kansas governor Joan Finney, calling her unusual yet capable. It argues her fleeting tenure as first female governor left mixed impressions but suggests she could rival Bob Dole in political prowess if she pursues the U.S. Senate seat. The Lyons Daily News.
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Lyons Daily News
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Orkin
Letters Policy Encourages Signed Local Contributions
The newspaper invites letters to the editor and requires signatures and addresses. Unsigned letters will not be published, and a telephone number should be included to speed verification.
Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky fuels a costly May December clash
In a gossipy column, the writer defends Larry Fortensky, Elizabeth Taylor’s ex husband, as he seeks $60,000 yearly support. The piece mocks critics who call him a leech and compares May December marriages, noting Taylor’s mansion, lavish lifestyle, and a cynical view of gender equality. The author injects self irony about his own scandalous marriage history.
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