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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1998
Page
2
Social conservative Miller and his faction gained control of the Kansas Republican Party by precinct and county recruiting, challenging Governor Graves as moderates mobilize their own base. The dispute fuels talk of a Miller gubernatorial bid as moderates seek a path to reform.
Guest editorials offer readers a spectrum of viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
A compiled roster of contact details for federal and state representatives in Kansas. Names include U S Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryun Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and several state legislators with their Topeka and district addresses phone numbers and room numbers. Local Topeka and district offices are listed with phone numbers and physical locations.
Vickie Hull reflects on memory of a farmhouse back porch where a cattle prod and a shotgun sat within reach. She asks why a child chose the prod over the gun, noting knowledge, fear, and respect shape behavior and safety. The piece ties a Jonesboro style crime to parental teaching and responsible gun handling.
Reader Forum notes our forefathers drafted the Constitution and Bill of Rights to resist tyranny, declaring a free nation in 1776 and adopting the Articles of Confederation in 1777. The writer urges today’s Congress to mirror that unyielding desire for liberty.
Ashland editorial praises President Clinton for broadening U.S. foreign policy to Africa, arguing Americans underestimate global links and Africa's importance. It urges continued engagement and translates the vision into concrete policies and actions on the ground.
Jacquelyn Mitchard reflects on the Jonesboro tragedy and the role of guns in youth violence. She argues guns make harm easier, notes half of American children live in homes with firearms, and urges responsibility and safer handling to prevent future deaths.
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