Habitat Weighs Public Interest In Home Donor Controversy
The Herald report about a Habitat for Humanity home linked to Rebecca D. Thompson Brown spurred local debate. Officials note public interest in charitable programs, while volunteers questioned identifying a specific house. Thompson Brown previously pleaded guilty in 1991 to marijuana with intent to sell. Her latest arrest involves methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia charges, with innocence yet to be determined.
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How to Complain to Government Representatives
A list of contact details for key officials includes President Bill Clinton at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Comments Office 202 456 1111 US Senator Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202 224 6521 fax 202 224 6721 US Senator Nancy Kassebaum 302 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202 224 4774 202 224 3514 US Representative Sam Brownback 1313 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202 225 6601 state office 612 S Kansas Ave Topeka 66603 202 233 2503
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Ballot Box Surprise Affects Washington Voters
Washington tribes push an initiative to expand tribal gambling and promise voters a share of profits, about 100 dollars per person, raising legal questions. Secretary of State Ralph Munro calls it craziness as lawyers debate legality while tribes gather 200000 signatures to put it to a November vote.
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Quotes on business success from famous thinkers
A column collects sayings on business success from Townsend Einstein Coolidge Brown Wilson Ford Welch Churchill Disney Kennedy and others. It argues well managed business underpins the economy and features quotes on opportunity value and persistence.
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Editorial argues for youth structure and possible military service
Guest editors urge adults to impose rules and discipline at home and at school. They advocate dress codes, longer school days, and a potential path to mandatory military service or AmeriCorps style programs to steer at risk youths toward education and self esteem.
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Police Let Drunk Hit-and-Run Suspects Go in Ottawa
A reader criticizes Ottawa police for releasing two intoxicated suspects after a late night hit and run that totaled a car, leaving the uninsured owner unable to replace the vehicle and asking why arrests weren’t made. The note also thanks a passerby who slowed for wildlife crossing near a country home, praising their considerate driving.
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Gas prices in Ottawa spark reader forum debate
A reader questions why Ottawa gas is pricier than nearby towns while noting recent 99.9 cent gas locally. The Ottawa Herald editor's note cites regional variation, implying local dealers may adjust. Readers invited to share views on the community forum It's Your Quarter by calling specified times.
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