Perot airs 30 minute TV message before baseball playoffs
Ross Perot plans a 30 minute televised address to outline his view of a four trillion dollar debt and a failing public system. He claims the nation must identify the problems before solving them and vows no personal attacks on Clinton or Bush.
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Oss Perot
Gary Hart
Hart
Donna Rice
Perot
United States
Clinton
Bush
Guest Opinion Editorial Note Highlights Reader Views
Guest editorials present a variety of opinions for readers and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's stance. The disclaimer clarifies editors’ differing perspectives from the paper's official position.
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Herald
Right name debated after fraud conviction in Chanute
A jury found Larry Hudson guilty of three counts of fraud related to FDIC assets during a bank settlement in Thayer. Despite the conviction critics argue naming the new Chanute judicial center for him honors his sizable Depot Renovation Project donations and ongoing support, noting his impact on the community.
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U.S. District Court
Larry Hudson
Hudson
FDIC
Thayer
New Judicial Center
Chanute
Judicial Center
Bush pay flip flops puzzle the voters
Contemplative commentary questions President Bush on taxes and pay policy reversals. It contrasts his no new taxes pledge with later claims and cites a 1989 pay raise for senior executives and a 5 percent cut pledge. It suggests public outrage at targeting civil servants and warns of a potential misread of Bush aimed at re election.
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Bill Clinton
Franks
Clinton
Bush
Bill Jones
George Bush
Congress
Washington Post
Letters Put Education First Over Baseball Careers
In a letter to the editor, Jason Boggs and named locals argue education should lead over athletic programs. They condemn allocating nearly $30,000 for coaching versus $5,000 for science fund-raising, urging that education serves national progress more than sports and entertainment.
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Franklin County
Recreation Commission
CRC
Hollywood
Jason Boggs
Locust
Aaron Cowdin
S. Spruce
Michael Crane
Hemlock
Jason Hamilton
Conservatism clashes over Clinton infidelity and economy
The letter attacks Clinton and defends Reagan era policy, arguing the Reagan Bush administrations harmed the poor and middle class for 12 years. It questions who will buy foreign goods as jobs vanish, criticizes taxes on nonmillionaires, and cites S and L bailout costs plus Neil Bush. It also notes city commissioners campaigning on weeds and nuisances and asks about the old railroad right of way.
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Clinton
Ike
Supreme Court
Labor Board
Congress
Mexico
S&l
Neil Bush
Walnut Street cleanup and street widening plans discussed
Readers debate Walnut cleanup on Sixth Street and the feasibility of widening and paving Walnut from Fifth to Seventh to relieve a narrow one way. They question contractor timelines for removing old railroad structures and foundations, and suggest city involvement with uncertain payment. Community feedback covers shopping, politics, and funding for student Science Academy programs.
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Walnut
Sixth Street
Ottawa
Fifth
Seventh
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