A Missouri trip through Peculiar and Tightwad on Highway 7
The writer details a Missouri journey from Osage Beach to Clinton with stops in Tightwad and Peculiar, notes humorous street names, praises Clinton’s downtown vitality, and recounts a Clinton Daily Democrat session by Richard Drinon on stress and renewal. He reports on exercise, diet, and stress tips, highlighting the guidance to exercise moderately and manage late meals.
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Osage Beach
Missouri
Missouri Highway 7
Peculiar
Tightwad
Tomorow
Highway 7
Clinton
Ottawa Area
Richard Drinon
Topeka
Dainon
Drinon
Cable TV shows drive Ottawa debate over service and prices
Editorial argues national cable policy matters less than local impact. It critiques President Bush on regulation while urging TCI to wire communities fairly, meet customer needs, and improve service in Ottawa. Critics say price and selection drive discontent amid possible FCC standards and competition.
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George Bush
Ottawa
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
FCC
ABC
NBC
CBS
Fox
PBS
TCI
Guest Opinion Editorial Note in The Herald
A reader oriented notice explains that guest editorials provide a variety of opinions and may not reflect The Herald's own stance. The statement clarifies editorials are presented for reader consideration and are not official policy.
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Herald
Regents task force backs third grade competency tests
The task force proposes third grade competency tests that reflect true student knowledge and social development. It urges preschool programs for all children and non grading from kindergarten through third grade to allow paceful growth. Close school community ties and more use of facilities are recommended. Gov. Finney supports the report to drive legislative consideration next year.
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Regents
Joan Finney
Winfield Courier
Encouraged Letters to Editor with Signatures and Address
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer's address. Unsigned pieces will not be published. A telephone number should be included to expedite verification.
Leaders who win cooperation to solve our problems
A political meditation argues real solutions come from American cooperation, not presidential power. It contrasts Clinton and Bush on leadership, unity, and diversity, noting history rewards those who bring people together to face economic, health, and social challenges.
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Bush
Clinton
America
Wall Street
Main Street
Feds
Coopera
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kansas
CMA Country Talent Show Shines in Ottawa
A Saturday talent show impressed Ottawa residents, praising Dick Smith and the steering committee for a top notch performance. Attendees compared it favorably with Bran son events and urged continued shows, rating it 10 out of 10 and defending the judging.
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Ottawa
Dick Smith
Branson
CMA
It's Your Quarter readers share views on cable and pets
A reader letter discusses cable channel offerings and prices in Ottawa and Lawrence, mentions KU football, and urges readers to consider pets' impact on well being. It invites more community input to the Its Your Quarter segment and provides a contact number for late night calls.
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Clinton Daily Democrat
Jim Hitch
The
Ottawa Herald
George Pyle
Salina Journal
Lawrence
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