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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1996
Page
2
The Wichita Eagle notes boards fear legal action in shaping policies. Haysville debates permanent R-rated film ban while Wichita mulls a daily moment of silence. Both proposals illustrate how fear of lawsuits can influence education decisions.
Kansas SRS leaders Rochelle Chronister and Connie Hubbell presented ideas to the Legislative Budget Committee aiming to trim welfare costs. The plan includes a fill the gap stipend for working poor, a diversion aid during crises, and a pay after performance system tied to work or training. These concepts seek accountability while preserving a safety net for those truly in need as editors note differing viewpoints on reform.
Wayne Sylvester argues that debates fail to inform voters due to media distortion and urges readers to rely on grassroots judgment. He contrasts liberal coverage with counterterrorism views, warns against sacrificing freedom for security, and calls for public awareness of real threats.
Charley Reese vents about Southern depictions in the film A Time to Kill, arguing Southerners have long relied on air conditioning and cheap power. He notes John Gorrie’s 1851 ice making, mocks Hollywood’s sweaty depictions, and calls for more accurate portrayals of dry Southerners. He adds a critique of male leads over female leads and ends with a jab at Hollywood.
A compiled directory of federal and state lawmakers and offices with addresses and phone numbers. Notable figures include President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Sheila Frahm and Nancy Kassebaum, U S Rep Sam Brownback, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state representatives Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner and state senator Doug Walker with Topeka and Washington contacts.
Historic Cedar Crest spaces require restoration as state plans swap a church lot for an 80 year old mansion. Private funds would finance 800k to 1.2 million in renovations for receptions and dignitary quarters. The Alf Landon residence faces uncertainty amid downsizing and a push to preserve heritage.
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