Preservation push to make William Allen White home a state historic site
Senate vote 40 to 0 backs a bill allowing Kansas to take possession of the Emporia home of editor William Allen White. Gov Graves expects signature. The property, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, has hosted six presidents and will be maintained as a historic landmark and tourist site.
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Ottawa alleys under fire over new theft loophole claim
Carol Colbern of Ottawa questions a supposed new ordinance that she believes allows anyone to take items from alleys and property. She describes a truck incident near her shed, alleges police and prosecutors dismissed it as non theft, and warns residents to secure belongings while criticizing local enforcement.
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Reader Forum submissions require sign and contact details
Readers are invited to send letters to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald address in Ottawa Kansas or via email. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number and should not exceed 500 words. Edits for space may occur.
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Political Contacts and Office Addresses Listed
A compiled list of political figures with their Washington and state offices in Kansas and federal districts. Includes President George Bush, U S Senate members Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Gov Bill Graves, and state legislators Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerborn with office locations and phone numbers.
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Square Deal Amid Spy Plane Crisis From Beijing to Washington
Opinion argues for trading the captured plane for the U S crew amid the China US diplomatic standoff. It says both sides maneuver publicly and criticizes face saving, urging a simple swap to avoid further political theater and restore normal trade.
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Capitalism not statism in California power crisis
Ayn Rand Institute argues the California power crisis stems from economic statism and government controls. It asserts deregulation destroyed investment, led to plant closures, and that Governor Davis should scrap price controls and allow private ownership and building of new plants to restore reliable power.
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