Editorial on meth problems in Franklin County Kansas
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation notes a state decline in meth lab seizures for 2002, but Franklin County shows a rise in meth arrests and related cases in early 2003. Editor Jeanny Sharp argues arrests alone don’t curb usage, urging real drops in consumption and greater public awareness of meth harms.
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Kansas lawmakers contact list appears in OCR draft
A fragmented OCR page lists contacts for Kansas officials and lawmakers in Topeka. Names include State Sen Robert Tyson, Rep Tom Holland, Rep Bill Feyerbom, Rep Joe Humerickhouse, and Rep Stanley Dreher, with office addresses and phone numbers.
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Robert Tyson
State Capitol
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Senate
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Dreher
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Salute to Local School Board Members and Their Service
Denise O'Dea, superintendent Wellsville schools, invites readers to thank school board members who volunteer and influence local public education. The piece highlights board accountability, collaboration with parents and educators, and the district’s responsible use of funds as part of community governance.
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Denise O'Dea
Wellsville Schools
Appalling comments spark protest debate at Ottawa courthouse
An ordained minister condemns Rick Randall for remarks about protesters in Wellsville and Ottawa. The letter cites veterans and conscientious objectors, defending protesters’ right to speak in a democracy while criticizing the tone and demeaning language used.
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Rick Randall
Ottawa Herald
Wellsville
Ottawa
Readers Forum Letter Supports Troop Sacrifice
A reader argues for continued military action, praising American bravery and freedom. The writer recalls 9/11, asserts antiwar voices ignore those who attacked the United States, and contends Saddam Hussein would not care about antiwar sentiment.
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Pinney Honor Note and War Opinion Letter
A writer pledges to nominate Thomas Pinney for Ottawa High School’s Wall of Honor while defending his disapproval of the Iraq War. He cites Pinney’s Yale PhD, Macauley papers edition, and current post at Claremont Pomona. he defends free speech and laments harm to American lives and principles.
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White House
Iraq
Remembering Iraqi Americans Amid War Debates
The writer urges respect for freedoms and contrasts American voices with imagined Iraqis under Saddam Hussein. He emphasizes fear of punishment for dissent, imagines horrific retaliation, and expresses sympathy for Iraqi Americans with family ties across both nations.
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Saddam Hussein
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