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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1996
Page
2
The Wichita Eagle editorial argues against revenge as a motive for capital punishment after Bountam Chanthadara, the first Kansas death sentence since the Supreme Court's restoration of capital punishment. It asserts the justice system should focus on punishing crimes and removing predators to boost public safety.
The Lima News notes Clinton's appeal to working mothers with talk of V chips and government day care, arguing the strategy relies on federal goodies rather than core governance. Critics say candidates spin to bloc voting, while proponents defend pragmatic policies.
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald's positions.
A nostalgia driven compare and contrast of bathing habits and soaps from Granny’s rustic lye soap to modern deodorant bars. The piece notes survey findings on post bathroom handwashing, lists current bath products, and contrasts simple old methods with today’s pricey, chemical laden bars. It jokes about a man’s soap on a rope and reflects on hygiene in stadiums and farms.
Reprinted Royko column from Sept 4 1984 features a jokey dialogue about lottery winnings. A mock loser ponders Hawaii vacations, divorces, a yacht sign asking for love, and whether wealth would ruin friendships, finally choosing to stay with his wife. The piece uses witty banter to critique fantasies of instant riches.
Editors critique presidential debates as rehearsed media events trading sound bites for substance. They label national conventions as prefab infomercials with no clear focal point, while lawmakers discuss Brady Law challenges and gun restrictions amid police and international reactions.
A compiled directory of contact details for federal and state officials including President Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 U S Senators Sheila Frohm Nancy Kassebaum Sam Brownback Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall and Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius with addresses phone numbers and emails for public comments and inquiries.
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