Ottawa debates treating first juvenile crimes as prosecutions
City county meeting asks why juveniles cannot be prosecuted for initial minor offenses such as curfew violations. Kansas law limits juvenile prosecution. officials discuss enforcing curfew with harsher penalties and potential municipal court jurisdiction to deter youth crime.
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Ottawa
Gene Ramsey
Franklin County
Larry Wright
Kansas
Forrest Lowry
Ramsey
Kansas League of Municipalities
Readers Forum Signatures and contact rules stated
Opinion submissions are welcomed in the Reader Forum and must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Longer letters may be edited to fit space.
Get the picture Not at this price
Royko recalls an awkward art gallery visit as he hunts wall art for a living room. He fumbles through pretentious talk, considers a South American artist, and balks at a 40 percent discount price of 4800 dollars while planning to shop for calendars elsewhere.
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Mike Royko
Beethoven
Sistine Chapel
Time Magazine
Chester
New York
Chicago
Albert
al) Zbygniewski
Three small dogs rescued after cruelty and shelter appeal
Howard Ledom recounts three starving puppies dumped by their owner and aided by sheriff deputies who lack county animal control. He describes surrender at the shelter, the staff’s puzzling fee policy, and call for donations to support the animal shelter and a humane response by the community.
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911 Sheriff Department
Rex Bowling
Animal Shelter
Howard Ledom
Community shelter seeks volunteers for outdoor prep
The shelter thanks donors and appeals for volunteers to prepare outdoor runs for winter. A work party is scheduled Sunday Oct 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tasks include cleaning dog houses, filling holes, adding gravel, and placing straw. Bring a shovel scrub brush or wheelbarrow if possible.
Women's Seminar a rousing county event with community support
The second annual Women's Seminar drew women from across the county for education, food, a fashion show and fellowship. Gratitude is extended to Ran som Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for planning lunch and decorations, RMH staff for models and coordination, and numerous area merchants for door prizes and fashion items.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Chris’ Corner
China Hutch
Cornerstone Bookstore
Didde’s Office Supply
Main Street Deli
Sutton’s Jewelry
Women's Care Plus
Frank Eye Care Center
Rex's Family Hair Care
Hairport
Deficit news cards and East Timor Nobel tie in editorials
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes the 1996 federal deficit will run about 109 billion dollars, down from earlier forecasts and the smallest GDP percentage since 1974. It credits Bush era budget rules and Clinton programs, while the Sydney Morning Herald links the Nobel Peace Prize to East Timor pressure, with Belo and Ramos-Horta as focal points. Editorials caution on Jakarta politics and publish guest views.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Star-Telegram
Treasury Department
House
Senate Budget Committee
John Kasich
Ohio
Pete Domenici
N.M
Congress
Office of Management and Budget
Clinton
Bush
Sydney
Australia
Morning Herald
East Timor
Indonesia
Belo
Jose Ramos-Horta
Jakarta
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