Editorial urges measured, charitable response after Oklahoma City bombing
The piece condemns retaliation and calls for justice through due process while urging rapid security improvements. It highlights aiding Oklahoma survivors via Red Cross 1-800-HELP-NOW and stresses Kansans should support neighbors, share concerns, and maintain a caring, justice-centered national ethos.
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Community letter thanks brave youth for reporting car theft
A resident recounts waking Thursday morning to find her vehicle stolen. About three hours after reporting it, a young caller provided information about the theft and others involved, expressing fear of contacting police due to past troubles. The note thanks the young person and highlights community cooperation with law enforcement. Kim De La Torre 811 N Poplar.
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Easter egg hunt mix up disappoints local families
A parent recounts a canceled high school Easter egg hunt causing disappointment for children while thanking two strangers in a red and white pickup who helped change a flat tire. The message also notes outrage over Oklahoma City bombings and requests return of Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames. Phone-in community forum invites thoughts with strict call times.
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Traffic accident on Second Street injures Ottawa woman
From the April 14 1895 Ottawa Herald a runaway farm team crashed into Mrs. H P Welch s buggy near the Shaner house at 222 West 2nd. She was thrown against a tree, carried to Dr Paramore s office, then home. She recovered fully.
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Emma and Seth in Leavenworth Stories of a Father and Daughters
In a veteran Kansas city narrative a father recalls his children Emma and Seth, detailing Emma's stubborn, free spirit and Seth's quiet reflection. He explains leaving Leavenworth for the Hays Daily News, then reconnecting during a Fort Hays visit where Emma finally reveals her bond with the prairie. The piece ends with a hopeful sense of connection.
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