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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1990
Page
3
The piece argues voters cannot count on property tax cuts from Gov. Hayden or challenger Finney as both propose funding relief through higher sales taxes. It questions how much relief would actually reach homeowners and notes increased costs on essentials. It suggests voters press candidates for real tax reductions.
Former Kansas House speaker Pete McGill, a top lobbyist, warns lawmakers that money now whispers through campaigns and lobbyist requests. He urges ethics reform and caps on contributions and spending to curb influence, saying current politics lacks ethical understanding.
Delegates from several regional libraries were elected to attend the Governor's Conference on Libraries in Topeka this November amid broader attacks on government and library funding. The piece emphasizes libraries as essential education tools and community enrichers, arguing they must not be considered dispensable.
A columnist muses on reading habits and self talk, praising Lance Porter’s The Book of Affirmations. Porter's guide offers 500 plus affirmations across topics to reprogram the subconscious. The author notes mixed feelings about the impact on sleep and lifestyle but sees value for families and individuals seeking positivity.
With budget talks deadlocked, the threat of automatic Gramm-Rudman spending cuts looms as early as Monday. The measures could trigger food shortages, transport disruptions, and slower growth, while the Gulf War costs add pressure. Bush vows no delay, plans October campaign stops despite possible furloughs and weather service cuts.
A reader laments Ottawa city government and the utilities bureau for poor service and lack of payment plans. The letter cites KCPL as a preferable option and questions mayoral accountability, noting the impact on seniors and workers on fixed incomes. The writer expresses intent to move if issues persist.
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