Controversy Over Oz Land Transfer and Contamination Tests
Federal probes into alleged data flaws by Intertech Testing Services raise fraud concerns about 9 065 acres slated for the Wonderful World of Oz site. Yet federal, state, and local officials push ahead with transferring Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant property near DeSoto to Kansas for cleanup.
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Guest editorials present reader opinions not guaranteed by the Herald
Reader opinion pieces chosen by editors offer diverse viewpoints while stating that views expressed are not necessarily the Herald's positions. The notice clarifies editorial independence and affiliation for the publication.
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Miami Beach Visit From a Prudent Traveler
A narrator recounts a Miami Beach trip with vivid notes on beaches, topless sections, and diverse visitors. He contrasts European vacationers with Americans, mocks Spanish soap operas, and jokes about traffic, shopping, and fake taxis while comparing warm weather to Kansas cold.
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Congress on recess as Kosovo air raids mount and war policy debates rage
The piece notes Congress is on spring break while NATO increases Kosovo air strikes and U S and NATO officials hint at possible American ground involvement. It argues Congress has ceded war-making authority to the executive branch and urges hearings on the conflict. It contrasts Kosovo with Iraqs prolonged sanctions and UN efforts to aid civilians amid ongoing dispute with Baghdad.
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Reader Forum on Clinton Impeachment and Kansas Abortion Debate
Readers condemn Bill Clinton remaining in office after impeachment and compare national morals to Kosovo violence. The letter urges Kansans to oppose partial birth abortion, cites 1998 state data, and calls for legislative action and public letters to Topeka officials.
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Reader Forum guidelines from The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. A maximum length of 500 words applies. Submissions should be sent to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Contact information for U.S. Senators and state officials in Kansas and national offices
Contains scrambled, partially readable addresses and phone numbers for President Clinton, Senators Roberts Brownback and Tyson, Representative Gun, Governor Graves, and others in Washington and Topeka. Text is garbled with missing words and broken URLs.
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