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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1994
Page
4
The column questions whether a preventive system exists, argues for harsher enforcement of all laws, and asks Ottawa and Franklin County agencies about credibility and solutions as public outrage over crime spreads from a murder and juvenile arrest to broader political blame.
State Sen. Sheila Frahm and Rep. Carol Sader offered eloquent, issue focused remarks at a Kids Voting Partnership session in the Kansas Senate chamber. Their civil dialogue contrasted with male rivals, highlighting substantive discussion on crime, health care, education, and jobs.
World Features Syndicate traces five common idioms and their altered forms. It notes keep your eyes peeled becoming keep your eyes 13 and knee-high to a grasshopper shifting to knee-high to a mosquito. It records variations of lock stock and barrel, bell book and candle, and mountain out of a molehill with humorous rephrasings.
In Washington a large GOP turnout signed a Contract With America pledging votes on various measures. Later the party held a $5,000 plate fundraiser seeking corporate and lobbyist money, with sponsors like R J Reynolds, Prudential, BellSouth, and Southwestern Bell. Kansas choices included Meyers and Roberts signing. Brownback declined. Critics question cost and deficit impact while noting slogans and limits on welfare and legal damages.
A guest column questions the label of mental illness for low mood and critiques Depression treatments. Kurtis Marozas advocates professional help but warns that screenings and therapy have subjective limits and may not cure depression. The author recalls personal pain, critiques Osawatomie State Hospital references, and ponders what counts as progress.
Kansas political figure defends endorsement of Jim Slattery amid Republican criticism. He cites fundraising totals, condemns personal attacks, and vows to work across party lines to address urgent state challenges. He opposes use of insider contracts and backs Slattery’s agenda to create jobs, fight crime, and strengthen schools.
The editor welcomes letters to the editor and urges signed letters with the writer's address. Unsigned letters will not be published. Include a telephone number to expedite verification.
Fifty years ago today British warships land Greek soldiers on Mitilini Lemnos and Levita. In the Aegean Sea British commandos land on Poros off the Greek coast. U S troops on the Italian front push toward Bologna. Canadian troops advance from Antwerp toward Beveland in Belgium and move through Antwerp suburbs toward the Dutch peninsula Beveland.
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