Editorial urges easing Cuba policy to spur reform
The piece argues the United States should have eased the Cuban embargo years ago and supports Clinton's recent relaxation of travel limits to foster a transition to democracy. It notes the embargo remains hard on Cubans, questions lifting broadcasts, and calls for greater access through normal channels to push toward change.
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Handicap parking tensions ignite in Ottawa plea and reflections
A reader recounts parking in a handicapped space at Wal Mart, facing a complaint from a van occupant. The message shifts to calls for more accessible spots, police response, and broader remarks on racism, the Simpson case, and community action. The note invites further thoughts via a community forum with a specified contact window.
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Contact Your Representatives With Feedback
Government representatives listed include President Bill Clinton at The White House Washington DC 20500 with comments line and phone 202 456 1111. Also U S Senator Bob Doig Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 with phone 202 224 6521 and fax 202 224 6721. U S Senator Nancy Kassebaum listed with an address and website reference www house gov combie Go y. State Rep contact for Topeka Kansas appears with statehouse details and partial address.
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Reward offer for killer of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown
A letter proposes a ten million dollar bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers. It questions O J Simpson's guilt, suggests other suspects, mocks the legal system, and urges readers to contact authorities with tips while noting the writer cannot match O J s potential TV deals.
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Lobbyists vs the people in Kansas reform push
A letter writer cites politicians in Louisiana and Kansas criticizing public initiative hearings and campaign finance. He argues lobbyists sway lawmakers, cites 1994 comments by lobbyist Pete Megill on contributions, and urges a new political party to put Kansas government back in the hands of the people.
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Two weeks mood rule sparks debate in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald bulletin board questions the two week benchmark for depressive illness symptoms. It cites conflicting views, including Julian Beck on feeling and action, and notes the risk of trivializing long lasting mood issues. Cindy Earnshaw Pomona.
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Herald Letters Policy Encourages Signed Submissions
The policy states letters to the editor should be signed with the writer's address and a telephone number for verification, and unsigned letters will not be published.
Government grows with our problems editorial letter
Earl V of Atchison Kansas condemns expanding government in recent editorial discussions. He argues more licenses, auto dealers, taxes help, environmental rules, and welfare claims burden taxpayers. He calls for a restrained but competent state government ensuring services and fair regulation for all residents.
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