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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1996
Page
2
The piece contrasts JM Ryun and his daughters with Republican candidate Ryun in the 2nd District, noting concerns over Christian conservatism while acknowledging his stance against abortion and support for school vouchers. It argues focus should be on public policy, not personal life or motives, as opponents question an agenda.
The Hutchinson News reports FHSU plans to guarantee a degree in four years if students keep a C average follow adviser guidance enroll early and take at least 32 credit hours annually. If advisers fail or courses are unavailable the college will pay for extra coursework.
Kathleen Parker critiques President Clinton's teen drug testing for driver's licenses as intrusive and ineffective. She argues teens can beat tests, urges innocence until proven guilty, and proposes licenses be suspended pending rehab and counseling instead of punitive measures. Parker invites reader views.
Editorials criticize voters for fatigue and cynicism while debating Medicare cost controls and education funding. They note no cuts to Medicare or education are proposed, and no party advocates abolishing Social Security. The Greenville critique warns about fear politics in entitlements amid partisan standoff.
A readable digest lists contact points for President Bill Clinton at The White House and several Kansas political offices. It includes addresses in Washington D C and Topeka and phone numbers for comments and district offices, covering Senators Sheila Frahm Nancy Kassebaum and Representative Sam Brownback with state and federal office details.
Norman Wooge announces a write-in bid for 2nd district commissioner citing citizen rights and a desire to shrink the district, improve distant roads, enforce axle limits on heavy trucks, and reduce the need for full-time commissioners. He invites feedback while advocating his road construction experience.
Mary Jane Martin Gilbert and F Martin urge voters to approve a school bond on November 5 to replace the condemned Fifth and Main middle school. They note state funds cover 33 percent of costs and warn rising construction prices will increase total cost. They argue a new, adequate, comfortable building signals value for education and supports students’ future work readiness.
The Middle School Steering Committee admits typographical errors in a bond proposal ad that overstated the cost as 8,800 instead of 7,800,000 and urges Ottawa readers to vote yes on the November 5 measure. The piece defends the effort and highlights ongoing school needs and cross country meet coverage in Baldwin.
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