Ottawa voters reject $19.2 million school bond proposal
Ottawa voters delivered a telling rebuke to the school board with only 36 percent support for a $19.2 million bond. The defeat prompts questions about public input in planning, the scope of infrastructure needs, and whether patrons favor renovation over new construction or a phased approach. The new board must seek broad input to chart a revised path forward.
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Ottawa
Ottawa School Board
City Commission
Jim Hitch
Guest editorials on guns reflect Wild West image debate
Editors present rival views on Kansas concealed weapons legislation. Opponents warned of a Wild West return while supporters argued for street safety. Police testimony and gunfight imagery shaped public opinion as the bill stalled and a new approach emerged.
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Herald
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Bill WA
Seine
Kansas
It’s Your Quarter Raises School Funds With Bingo
A community forum titled It's Your Quarter invites residents to discuss bingo games to fund school renovations. The note recalls state law banning political signs within 250 feet of polling places on election day, citing several signs near Williamsburg. Contact 242-4700 for input during specified hours.
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Williamsburg
Letters to the Editor Guidelines
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be included to speed verification of submissions.
Yamato Fleet Sail for Okinawa Deadly Mission
Japanese warships including the super battleship Yamato depart Japan for a mission to strike the U S fleet off Okinawa. Japanese planes damage the carrier San Jacinto and sink four smaller ships at Okinawa. Soviet troops encircle Vienna and attack Konigslaborg while Yugoslav partisans drive Germans from Sarajevo.
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Yamato
Japan
U.S
Okinawa
Europe
Vienna
Austria
Konigaborg
East Prussia
Sarajevo
Baseball strike hurts the game more than fans admit
Personal reflection on baseball history from youth to adulthood. The author recalls playing catch with a father, box scores in newspapers, grandfathers who played, neighborhood games, a Harmon Killebrew bat, and memories of famous players and moments. Concludes that fan indifference may threaten the sport regardless of when games resume.
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Ted Williams
Sears and Roebuck
Milwaukee Braves
Hank Aaron
Eddie Matthews
Warren Spahn
Joe Torre
Rico Carty
Felipe Alou
Harmon Killebrew
Louisville
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox
Tom Zachary
Babe Ruth
Earl Averill
Dizzy Dean
O' Diz
Day care debate: mothers at home best for children
Working parents face tough trade offs as the author argues that lengthy day care risks shaping children like orphanages. He cites psychology warnings, stresses time with parents equals love, and urges policies that empower mothers to stay home rather than expanding day care.
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Cco
Charles Colson
Juice Plus helps grandmother reclaim daily life and energy
Response to Marcia Houck details a brain tumor survivor who, after five years of disability, experiences walking without aid, dishwashing, watching grandkids, and improved mood. She reports less foot pain and better blood sugar while the writer notes the whole family on Juice Plus with increased energy and sleep. The note ends with gratitude and intent to share the product.
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Marcia Houck
Juice Plus
Bond supporters thanked for time and effort
Ottawa Board of Education president Rexe Cummings expresses gratitude to bond supporters, committees, staff, and Don Duncan. He views the election result as a chance to reassess community direction, stressing the ongoing need and urgency for plans to address it.
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Don Duncan
Rexe
Cummings
Ottawa
The Man Who Loved Clowns book review letter
Ottawa readers urged to explore The Man Who Loved Clowns by June Rae Wood. The story follows Punky a man with Down syndrome and his niece Delrita in Missouri drawing on the author's family experience to illuminate disabilities with humor and realism. The letter notes the book’s emotional depth and readability and points to Ottawa Public Library and Legends Bookstore as finding locations.
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Ottawa
June Rae Wood
Punky
Delrita
Missouri
Ottawa Public Library
Legends Bookstore
Eisenhower
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