Eye catching display on child abuse at Statehouse steps
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Kansas hosted 105 cutouts of county children on the Statehouse south steps. Each cutout carried county abuse statistics, highlighting 47 of 1,000 children affected. The piece urges action to stop abuse and echoes the broader debate over regional nuclear waste siting and state coalitions.
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Guest editorials offer varied reader opinions
The Herald notes guest editorials present diverse viewpoints and that opinions expressed may not reflect the paper's editor.
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Economic pain hidden by rosy unemployment tallies
Readers skeptical of bright economic headlines point to the 4.2 percent jobless rate in March and a 29-year low, arguing real hardship remains for workers like Jerry Lobdill and Chuck Engel. The piece contrasts official metrics with underemployment, wage gaps, and long-term job insecurity across demographics and regions.
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Support for Williamsburg teacher Lyder at school board meeting
A Williamsburg High School junior writes to defend Mr. Larry Lyder after seventy five students and parents attended a West Franklin school board session to show support. The board renewed his contract and he will continue as ag teacher next year while the author appeals for honest coverage of the incident.
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Lyons High School student backs Mr Lyder amid resignation row
A Williamsburg High School sophomore writes in support of Mr Lyder, praised as a strong advisor for FFA officers. The letter notes four teams heading to state and recounts a board meeting where Lyder withdrew his resignation, claiming broad backing from about 75 students, faculty and parents.
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Brownback Defends Social Security Reform Tour
U S Senator Sam Brownback describes a Kansas town hall tour on Social Security taxes and the national debt. He rejects mischaracterizations of his stance on women’s career rights and argues for a funded reform to ensure future retirement benefits amid demographic shifts and an aging population.
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Sam Brownback
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Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 500 words.
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Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Political Contacts List For Kansas Officials
A roster of U S political offices and district contacts including President Clinton White House and several Kansas leaders. It lists names such as Gov Bill Graves State Sen Robert Tyson State Rep Ralph Tanner and State Rep Bill Feyerborn with addresses in Topeka and congressional offices in Washington D C.
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