Texas super collider windfall shifts from cut to support
Guest editorial notes a 1990s Dallas area atom smasher project, once opposed for cost, now backed by House Senate conferees at 515 million for next year. It credits Sen. Gramm and Sen. Bennsten, arguing Congress spends widely while the public lacks details. The piece questions information available to voters.
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Congress
Ross Perot
U.S. House of Representatives
Dallas
Pomona
Texas
House
Senate
Phil Gramm
Lloyd Bensten
Jim Hitch
Public relations lesson from Kansas Bureau of Investigation case
The Emporia Gazette argues the KBI needs a dedicated public information office to improve press relations and transparency. It notes initial handling as a missing persons case, slow disclosure by local agencies, and the sheriff's timely input from western Kansas. Bob Davenport’s new leadership is welcomed but a formal information arm is urged.
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E-gat
Itis
A’ S
University
Kansas
E-State
Attorney General’s Office
Bob Davenport
The
Emporia Gazette
A Few Questions for Bush on the 1992 Election
A columnist questions Bush on gridlock and policy, challenging his plans to veto spending bills, criticizing tax and NAFTA stances, and probing his attitude toward Congress, advisers, gun control, and economic fairness amid ongoing national violence and poverty issues. The piece contrasts Bush with Clinton and raises concerns about leadership, loyalty, and conservatism.
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George Bush
Quayle
Washington
Congress
Houston
Clinton
California
Wilson
Bush
Messrs
Darman
Brady
Letters on Dole raises questions over finances and Kansas plans
Orville J. Cole writes to Senator Bob Dole alleging the reply to his Aug 10 1992 letter avoids answering legitimate concerns about campaign financing and Kansas benefits. He criticizes the personal attack and questions whether millions in special interest money serves Kansas citizens.
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Bob Dole
Kansas
Herald
Sen. Cole
Republican Party
East B Street Band coverage praised by reader
A local reader thanks The Ottawa Herald for extensive coverage of the East B Street Band and Kansas State Fair. The note also thanks Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring JayDee Weeks and JayDee for inviting the reader along, praising hometown support.
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Ottawa Herald
East B
Farm Bureau Insurance
JayDee
Obituary in the I 35 and US 59 crash column provokes fault debate
A reader laments the Dispatch coverage of a fatal I 35 US 59 ramp crash, arguing the Highway Department dodges responsibility while the deceased and his family bear the blame. The letter criticizes ramp signage, minimal overpass damage, and calls for accountability amid ongoing construction frustrations.
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I-35
Us-59
Highway Department
It's Your Quarter: board votes against baseball program
Readers weigh in on the school board decision opposing adding baseball and softball at OHS. Critics say the district already offers strong recreation programs, taxes are high, and academics should come before sports. Calls to reinstate the orchestra and caution about future costs accompany praise for those who opposed the baseball plan.
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Michigan
Humboldt
South Dakota
Kansas
Reading
Scott Hollister
the Herald
OHS
Barry Pelton
Scott
Barry
Hollister
Pelton
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Ottawa High School
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