Oil price rise puzzles economists and the US economy
Economists question how rising oil costs affect the economy as oil reaches 94 a barrel. CNNMoney.com notes growth continues despite higher gas prices. Since 1981 energy costs share fell from 14 percent to about 9 percent by 2006, with fuel efficiency, wages, and conservation reducing oil dependency. Continuous efforts can lessen oil's economy impact.
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Polluted air extends beyond cigarette smoke and straw
A reader with asthma and allergies recounts exposure to straw dust at Country Mart and a strong cleaning solution at the Post Office. She argues odors from perfumes, air fresheners, candles, and Lysol worsen air quality and urges consideration for others. The letter cites health concerns and echoes a Kennedy quote on health and respect.
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Reader Forum Letter on Respect and Faith in Ottawa
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters to the Reader Forum at the Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas. Submissions must include author address and telephone number and be no longer than 400 words. The writer urges less bickering, more respect for all, and to honor God with blessings of health and kindness.
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Ottawa smoker rights clash over clean air ordinance debate
Reader Forum responds to Ottawa Youth in Government efforts on a clean air ordinance. The letter argues the measure targets smoking, not air pollution, and warns government power could erode rights. It questions air testing, cites the Declaration of Independence, and urges testing before bans.
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