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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2005
Page
2
A reflection on language from the poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The piece emphasizes that true influence comes from authentic heartfelt wording, refined like art. Its timeless note urges sincerity over cleverness in expression.
Prom season raises concern over underage drinking and risky behavior. Authorities urge zero tolerance and parental vigilance as multiple high schools prepare proms in Franklin and Anderson counties.
The governor faces a simple statewide standard for transporting firearms. Unloaded and in a fully covering case in any vehicle, with local restrictions repealed. The bill preempts local rules, shaping future gun policy and politics across Kansas.
Mike Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan, reflects on why his father did not win the 1976 Republican nomination. He recalls Air Force One discussions with Lady Thatcher about 1980s leaders and suggests God’s plan delayed the 1976 victory. He notes Thatcher, Wojtyla, Gorbachev, and Walesa later played pivotal roles in world events.
A reader thanks Gingery Markley for an April 7 letter and urges every taxpayer to unite against what she calls excessive county spending on needless positions. The call to action stresses stopping further fiscal overreach and rallying for reforms.
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor under Readers' Forum, where writers take responsibility for their opinions and facts. Readers may respond in the same forum to disagree or dispute statements.
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