Planes and politics in drug war shadow Colombia
U S and Peruvian authorities shelved a drug flight surveillance program after a CIA alerted mission mistook a U S missionary flight for a narcotics run. The episode deepens doubts about eradication tactics while Colombia’s civil war worsens and U S military and police support expands with new helicopters and spray planes.
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George Gedda
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
CIA
Colombia
U.S
Peru
Andes
United States
Bush
Eduardo Cifuentes
Naya
Niota flood victory shows town learns from past floods
Niota Illinois with about 80 residents fought off the Mississippi River crest at just over 21 feet by reorganizing quickly. Residents, National Guard, volunteers and students reinforced critical levee points, learning from 1993 when 25.1 feet devastated the town and many left. Davenport faces federal aid debates over flood walls and relief funds, while Niota battles long-term protection as a lesson in disaster preparedness and resilience.
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Niota
Ill
National Guard
Davenport
Iowa
Upper
Mississippi
Bush
Niata
Dena Bennett Harris Group
Prairie Spirit Trail welcomed as a quality-of-life boost
A letter thanks residents and the Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail for creating a safe uncrowded cycling route in Franklin and Anderson counties. The writers praise wildlife viewing low-impact miles on well maintained gravel, with strong community hospitality inspiring local shopping in the two counties.
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Kansas
Franklin
Anderson
Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail
Reader Forum submissions sought with signatures and contact info
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Each submission must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067 or follow the newspaper’s instructions.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Many Faces of Aging in America and Hope for Change
Linda Wright discusses the diverse aging population and the May theme Older Americans Month. She highlights 60 plus individuals, 85 plus Americans, older LGBTQI communities, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and African American elders, stressing the need for inclusive services, multilingual programs, culture-friendly meals, flexible scheduling, and diverse caregiving options.
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Linda Wright
Johnson County
Administration On Aging
America
Thes
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Lesson
Baldwin
Ottawaherald.com
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Harris Group
Deanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
Franklin County
BH Gray
Bycay
Otigwaherald
Kathy Millar
Kemiller
Oacwaherald
Kan Kistner
Kiistner
Otigwaherald.com
Tin Midbam
Mall
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