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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2002
Page
2
Two weeks remain in Kansas' legislative session as lawmakers struggle to agree on redistricting and a $700 million deficit. Debates have intensified amid tempers and spoof memos, with calls for disciplined, nonpartisan action, targeted spending cuts, and preserve education funding while addressing revenue shortfalls.
A school assignment from the 1930s argues education creates good citizens. It links reading newspapers, writing letters, and voting to informed public opinion, urging youths to study government, obey laws, and strive to improve as citizens.
A moving verse laments a family torn by war as a younger brother joins the military. It contrasts youthful bravado with fear and loss, remembering a brother’s smile and voice while hoping for his safe return or peace beyond the grave. The poem explores courage, duty, and longing across generations.
Charley Reese argues against terror scare tactics asserting that homemade nukes are impractical, state arsenals remain secure, and risks from terrorism are far smaller than public panic suggests. He notes Middle East nuclear politics, low level radiation debates, and historic attacks to frame a calm view.
Kansas Catholic Conference leaders back a practice oriented Farm Bill, urging Congress to reward stewardship over production. They cite the Conservation Security Program and targeted support via the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to aid independent farms and ranches while promoting water quality, soil health and wildlife habitat.
US bishops and NCRLC urge a strong Farm Bill with measures on fair payments to farmers, anti abuse contracts, country of origin labeling, and funding boosts for rural communities, nutrition restoration for legal immigrants, and expanded food assistance. They call for outreach through Congressman Moran offices and Catholic conference resources.
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