Ottawa Festivals Face Weather Canceled Antique Market Weekend
Ottawa canceled the antique and flea market planned for Walnut Street due to threatening weather and few vendors. Nearby events included the Antique Gas Engine Show at Orlis Cox ball fields and the 10th annual Ole Marais River Run car show at Forest Park. Local tourism consultants urge capitalizing on festivals, while Christmas events are scaled back with the Homes Tour postponed and Yale Feaste trimmed. John D. Montgomery
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Two party failure fuels calls for new political alternatives
A writer argues that welfare politics misleads voters, condemning both parties for buyable welfare votes and demanding genuine representation. He criticizes liberal fantasies about welfare, warns against deceit in politics, and urges citizen-led demand for parties that truly reflect diverse beliefs.
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Clinton-Utah Monument blocks vast coal reserve
In a month of global tension, President Clinton blocks development of a 1.7 million acre coal reserve in Utah as he promotes a national monument near the Grand Canyon. Critics call the move bad policy and a campaign stunt while suggesting targeted development could coexist with conservation. The piece also critiques postwar airline safety and Gulf War chemical exposure reporting.
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Private school vouchers divide Kansas education policy
Maureen Weiss argues against using public funds for private school tuition. She warns vouchers fail to guarantee true choice, raise overall costs, and increase government control, noting Kansas student performance remains strong and parental choice already exists.
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