Editorial questions surround Bettie Sue Shumway on NCCC building plans
The editorial questions State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway for proposing a land purchase ban that could block NCCC from owning or gifting a building in Ottawa. It faults her February statement about abandoning plans and notes lack of broader public or media discussion while asserting statewide concern.
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Bettie Sue Shumway
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa
Shumway
Senate
NCCC
Woolworth
City of Ottawa
Community College
Kansas High School Journalism Bill in Senate Limbo
Guest opinion argues Senate Education Committee must advance House Bill 2234 to shield Kansas student newspapers from censorship after the Supreme Court ruling. It notes broad support from boards and teachers, urges timely passage to improve journalism education and prevent next year’s restart.
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Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
House
Senate Education Committee
Contact info for US officials appears in OCR fragment
OCR fragment lists several lawmakers and offices including President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Sen Bob Vale 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Phone 202 224 6521 Sen Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Phone 202 224 4774 Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20585 Phone 202 225 3911 State Sen Jim Allen Room 1285 Statehouse Topeka 66612 Phone 296 7361 State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway 281W Statehouse Topeka 66612 Phone 296 7699
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Vale
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
D.C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Ottawa Skunk Capital of Kansas Debate Goes On
A Parsons Sun cartoon mocked Ottawa by toying with city nicknames. The column suggests tongue in cheek options like Ottawa Skunk Capital, Unemployment Capital, or North vs South. It notes skunk sightings along Marais des Cygnes and jokes about local roadkill lore, while invoking state rankings and a nod to Gov Hayden.
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Parsons
Kansas
Parsons Sun
Ottawa
la Oliphant
Norton
Cedar Vale
Kingman
Chetopa
Marais Des Cygnes
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kansas City Star
Franklin County
Department of Public Safety
Mike Hayden
Bush backs Gorbachev over Lithuania independence
Opinion argues Bush should support Gorbachev’s reform while avoiding provocation. It notes Lithuania seeks gradual independence to prevent chaos and highlights public pressure from right wing and Lithuanian communities. The piece criticizes reflex anti communism and calls for ending draft registration if peace is the goal.
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Lithuania
Soviet Union
Mikhail Gorbachev
Bush
Gorbachev
Tme
Russia
Jimmy Carter
Afghanistan
Letters Crowded classes reason enough to vote yes for bonds
A school counselor urges USC 290 patrons to approve bonds to alleviate overcrowded classrooms and improve education quality for at risk students. The writer argues future outcomes depend on funding now, emphasizing the need to provide adequate facilities within two years.
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U.S.C. 290
U.S.C
Remembering Dr. R A Gollier Ottawa Doctor Honored
A letter to the editor honors longtime Ottawa physician Dr. R A Gollier. The contributor praises his wisdom, compassion, and community service including schools, a hospital wing, and flood control reservoirs. The note recalls his 25 years of care and his impact on many lives.
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Ottawa
Ottawa High School bond issue Q and A
An editorial Q A explains a $3 389 million bond plan for Ottawa High School expansion and renovation. It notes the district does not set tax abatement terms but cites possible Donation to Education provisions and states the district backs economic development through Industrial Revenue Bonds to sustain jobs and enrollment, supporting state aid prospects.
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Ottawa High School
the Herald
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Charles Knight
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Cecil Frieden Pomona
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