Editorial urges Congress to ban gifts to lawmakers
An editorial cites Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy and presses for a self imposed ban on gifts to members of Congress. It argues strict limits show discipline, reduce influence concerns, and protect taxpayers, noting that even small favors harm perceived integrity and asks why lawmakers cannot refuse gifts.
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Congress
Agriculture
Mike Espy
Espy
Dallas
Tyson Foods
Chicago
Agriculture Department
Roll Call
Wasington
Capitol Hill
The Plague Makers warns of antibiotic disaster
Dr Jeffrey A Fisher argues indiscriminate antibiotic use is driving drug resistance and looming epidemics including tuberculosis. He cites prisons, schools, and global misuse by doctors and sellers, noting a history of optimistic faith in cures and urging tighter stewardship.
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Jeffrey A. Fisher
Simon and Schuster
U.S
Willian Stewart
Congress
Dr. Fisher
Third World
Fisher
Hit-and-run on West Seventh injures young cyclist
A Sunday afternoon incident on West Seventh in Ottawa left a 12 or 13 year old girl with a broken forearm after a red car swerved to bump her bike. The driver fled the scene. Neighbors helped the girl at their home while awaiting hospital transport. The family recently moved from Kansas City.
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West Seventh Street
Ottawa
Kansas City
West Sevens
SRS
Ais Street
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Court Lockdown Sparks Talk of Policy Change
A reader comments on court security and funding, urges open debate on health care bills, criticizes Senator Kassebaum’s crime bill vote for increasing debt, and shares personal struggles with unemployment, education, and transportation while calling for kinder community actions.
Pity, not superiority urged amid political ranting and media notes
A speaker denounces hateful attitudes toward the poor and middle class while urging community pity. The letter references Clinton, Carter, immigration, and taxes, interspersed with comic strip opinions and a call to participate in a forum. The piece touches on inflation, foreign policy, and civic sentiment.
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DeMacent
Neeke
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House
CNN
Kansas City Star
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Nancy Kassebaum
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Calvin & Hobbes
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Cuba
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