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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1995
Page
3
The piece argues Congress and Republicans push Medicare reform while resisting means testing. It cites AARP declaring war on the GOP plan, claiming it harms older Americans, and criticizes lawmakers for favoring the wealthy and dodging equal tax burdens.
Reader letter discusses Wichita gang violence and self defense laws in Kansas. Calls for community action, parental involvement, and reporting suspicious activity. Mentions Ottawa murders, Lawrence bar incident, and criticism of local buildings. Readers urged to share thoughts via community forum and call hours provided.
A memoir of a mother recounting where she and her son were during pivotal 1960s events. She recalls fear, civil unrest, and shifts in society from Vietnam to Kent State, contrasting her childhood with her son's tranquil, media-saturated world. She notes enduring questions about the future and invites reader responses.
A local resident argues for opening 17th Street from Main to Eisenhower to relieve north south traffic, ease housing growth, and ease stress on Cedar Main and other routes. The writer notes a petition by 90 residents and cites public forums backing the commission vote to open the street. The piece also touches on family TV habits and a Beavis and Butt-Head moment provoking reflection on media influence.
A joint column by Eric Yost and Joan Wagnon discusses property taxes in Kansas, urging reform of state spending. They recount a Beloit Chautauqua on property tax, critique Rep Phil Kline's 750 million surplus claim, and press for a tax structure that promotes growth and reduces bloated government.
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