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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1992
Page
3
In Ottawa, Franklin County Democrats opened a campaign headquarters on the 200 block of South Main beside the Republican HQ. The setup invites voters to visit both offices to learn about issues weeks before key decisions, offering convenient access and lighthearted politics in a close local race.
A reader warns against anti democratic tactics such as force and coercion and urges strict adherence to discussion persuasion voting and compromise to maintain a free society. The piece condemns tolerance of anti democratic behavior and argues for cutting off dialogue with violators and responding with democratic methods. It notes past college admin capitulations and warns against extortion fueling power. Letters to the editor are invited with signatures and contact details.
The first presidential debate resembled a tennis match as Ross Perot delivered sharp volleys and lobs that boosted his visibility. While Bush and Clinton traded barbs over taxes and growth plans, Perot pressed the deficit as the central issue, signaling a lasting impact on the campaign and voter attention.
Kansas League of Municipalities urges Legislature to lift the city county sales tax cap from 2 to 3 percent atop the 4.9 percent statewide levy. The proposal intensifies urban rural friction, arguing cities deserve more of county revenues while counties seek to protect rural services. Reapportionment and district alignment add to the statewide tax agenda.
A reader argues marriage births should be avoided by sterilization, proposing tubal ligations for girls and vasectomies for boys to prevent unwanted pregnancies and mistreated children amid a population crisis.
Readers criticize Mr. Hitch for its Your Quarter slogan, arguing it harms Ottawa's image. They question front page coverage for Ottawa University and say the city shows little support beyond alumni and sports pages.
Readers critique the new storm warning system on cable TV, questioning its cost and city negotiations with TCI while praising life-saving potential. A farmer supports zoning to reduce farm noise and housing, and a subscriber requests reprinting omitted lines from Milan Lambert’s letter. Community dialogue line adds contact for submissions.
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