Clinton backs Brown amid Vietnam bribery allegations
Report notes President Clinton stands by Commerce Secretary Ron Brown who faces bribery claims of accepting 700000 from Vietnam. FBI and a Miami grand jury investigate. Republicans seek a special prosecutor, while Brown’s meetings before and after appointment raise questions about ethics and accountability.
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Coston
Ron Brown
U.S
Brown
Clifton
Commerce
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Miami
Clinton
How Six Cartoon Characters Got Their Names
Karl A. Van Asselt recounts the origin of six famous cartoon characters. Bullwinkle named after Clarence Bulwinkle, Rocky after boxer Rocky Graziano, Porky Pig from a director friend, Bugs Bunny from the director’s nickname, Chip and Dale from furniture maker Thomas Chippendale, and Felix the Cat derived from feline and felicity words.
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Clarence Bulwinkle
Rocky the Flying Squirrel
Rocky Graziano
Porky Pig
Porky
Bugs Bunny
Bugs
Chip 'N’ Dale
Thomas Chippendale
Felix the Cat
Felici
Letters to the Editor Procedures and Verification
The newspaper invites signed letters with writer addresses and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned contributions will not be published, and letters should include the writer’s address and a contact number to expedite confirmation.
Kansans Say Yes to Brady Bill and Death Penalty at State Fair
A Kansas State Fair poll shows 2,771 support a five day handgun purchase delay while 2,985 favor reinstating the death penalty. Voters disfavor the Congress budget package and question tax spending efficiency, with a near tossup on funding future property tax cuts. Additionally, viewers weighed NYPD Blue, decrying Wildman’s Decency push. A potato gun sparks legal ambiguity for law enforcement.
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Secretary of
Bill Graves
Congress
Kansas
Land of
Local City Faces Cedar Street Repair Debate
An anonymous resident vents anger over Cedar Street from Second to 15th, alleging the city cannot afford the project and criticizing unsafe driving and child endangerment seen recently. The speaker also notes personal injury, lack of insurance, and mounting medical bills after three months unable to work.
It's Your Quarter community dialogue on budget and aid
Readers share concerns over Social Security eligibility and aid for the honest and hardworking. They call for tighter city spending, critique pay scales and administration costs, question school funding and taxes, and ask if Rails to Trails will include horseback riders. Call 242 4700 to join the discussion.
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SRS
Appanoose
King Radio
Landfill Fight Near Columbus Sparks Local Alarm
A southeast Kansas resident details the Wheatland Landfill near Columbus, operated by ADS of Oklahoma City. Neighbors report odors, heavy truck traffic, dust, road damage, and potential groundwater contamination from three open wells. They urge action before expansion and warn against unchecked waste dumping.
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Cherokee County
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Our Beautiful Home
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American Disposals System
ADS
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Okla
Mike Parise
Jim Burgan
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