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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1998
Page
2
The piece argues Bill Graves should veto the hog farm bill but expects a veto unlikely due to support for a broad environmental package. It questions enforcement promises, cites a Manhattan convention remark by Alice Devine, and asserts the issue centers on money and development rather than water and air protection.
Editorial note explains that guest writers provide varied viewpoints and that expressed opinions may not reflect The Herald's editor. The statement clarifies the distinction between guest content and the newspaper's official stance.
A list of contact details for U S Senator Pat Roberts and Senator Sam Brownback with Washington and Topeka offices plus J Ryun representative. Includes addresses phone numbers faxes and a web homepage for Ryun. The contact data provides district and state offices in Topeka Overland Park Topeka and Washington D C for official inquiries.
Kansas senator Pat Roberts cautions editors at the Kansas Press Association meeting that Americans neglect international issues, outlining how Kansas relies on global trade, defense, and aviation markets. He criticizes Congress for tying foreign policy to domestic culture wars and warns that insular moves threaten national security and prosperity.
Community members urge Ottawa to provide public storm shelters after tornado watch. Citizens note no basement access and past shutdown of a high school shelter, calling for quick action to protect mobile home residents and others without basements before severe weather season.
Lincoln Elementary School held a Career Day on April 17 with community business leaders sharing the value of education. Students asked questions as three speakers presented, and organizers express sincere appreciation to Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman John Coen Chery Haines Intrust Bank Brenda Boldra National Guard Mike Raley Ransom Memorial Hospital Cindy Smith John Bristow Denise Kost Greg Dulos KOFO Brad Howard McDonald's Wilma Ball for contributing to the event.
Senate Democrats credit their 50/50/5 plan for boosting K 12 funding by 57 million next year, arguing the governor and House supported it after initial delays. They demand extra 12.5 million for special education, noting a 350 million treasury surplus and urging a veto-session funding boost.
Community members are urged to evaluate cancer related donation solicitations. The note compares Pacific West Cancer Fund, American Cancer Society and Franklin County Cancer Foundation Inc. highlighting fund use, direct services, research and education. Readers may contact June Butler or Bob Bregant with questions and mail submissions to the Reader Forum.
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