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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2009
Page
2
Rodney A. Smolla, former dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, links freedom of speech to freedom of thought and the human capacity to reason, wonder, hope and believe in a 2002 reflection on humanity.
Washburn Tower residents and others with limited sight gain new crosswalk signals at Fifth and Main that emit audible cues to locate the Walk and Don't Walk buttons. The retrofit cost $10,000 and was prompted by a resident with macular degeneration, with support from the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging and the Low Vision Support Group. City staff completed the upgrade to aid mobility and independence downtown.
A planning panel rejected Family Video's bid to open in Ottawa citing the poor condition of Ninth and Main streets. The move blocked a near dozen local jobs, tax payments, and new sales tax revenue, risking a ripple effect on community growth.
Brian Sharp of Ottawa argues in The Ottawa Herald that the town should invite new businesses and avoid a hostile stance that turns potential developers away. He urges readers to respond in the Readers' Forum to keep public debate open and encourage economic growth.
Kansas lawmakers advance a late term abortion bill requiring providers to disclose life threatening or life changing conditions for post 22 week procedures. The measure, backed by anti abortionists, could face Gov. Kathleen Sebelius before her Senate confirmation for HHS. Pro choice advocates note Sebelius has signed a minor information bill this year while anti abor tion foes seek a stronger measure. The outcome hinges on Sebelius veto or signing, and her Senate confirmation prospects.
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