Metric change faces daunting cost and pace of adoption
The piece argues that Congress lacks will to enforce highway metric signs, while FHWA set a Sept 30 1996 deadline. Kansas plans to begin letting contracts for metric signs in about a year, citing high costs of replacing signs and reprinting materials. It calls for phased, nation wide change tied to education reform and a lengthy timetable.
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U.S
Noting marriages and children across Hollywood stars
World Features Syndicate reports on marital histories of Betty Hutton Clark Gable Tommy Manville Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford. The piece lists multiple marriages per star with counts of biological children, highlighting high totals of unions and limited offspring in each life.
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Betty Hutton
Clark Gable
Tommy Manville
Marilyn Monroe
Joan Crawford
World Features Syndicate
Election Letters Deadline Advised for Readers
Letters to the editor regarding the general election are accepted through November 3 with no publications after Saturday November 5. The notice provides the final dates for submission and publication timing.
Clinton on TV Angers Viewers and Welfare Critique Spars
A reader voices frustration with Clinton era trust, praises CCF clients’ daily work, and critiques welfare recipients who may work. The letter supports COF housing hopes, declares party loyalty for attorney general, and questions school dress and Christmas program restrictions.
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CCF
Community forum notes clash of religion and schools
Letters discuss Halloween as a religious issue, Christmas programs, library placement on Main Street, and worries over thefts of pumpkins. Residents condemn late utility penalties, urban security, and national governance concerns while urging local hiring and housing priorities for Ottawa. Call 242-4700 to share thoughts.
Japanese carrier lure at Leyte fails. cruiser fleet withdraws
A Japanese carrier force lured U.S. carriers from Leyte, enabling a cruiser flotilla to attack the invasion fleet. After tenacious air attacks, the cruiser commander turns back, sparing U.S. supply ships. A second Japanese force is repelled in the south as Americans inflict heavy losses.
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U.S
Leyte
Political campaigns and ethics in the election era
A columnist decries vague campaigns and paid influence while recounting recent political ads and fund raising tactics. He criticizes candidates Slattery Graves Sebelius Todd and a U S Senate bid by Ollie North, noting media coverage and political advertising misdirections.
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Bill Graves
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Alabama
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Jim R. Hitch
Senate
Ollie North
Persistence earns Ottawa Police full case review
Ms Quintana pressed Ottawa police after a lack of follow up on an October 1994 incident. She urged crime scene photos, timely follow up interviews, clothing as evidence, and a neighborhood canvass. Her persistence prompted a full investigation by the Ottawa Police Department.
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Ottawa
Pingana
Ottawa Police Department
Ms. Quintana
Tony de la Torre
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