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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2005
Page
3
A notable 1931 remark by U S Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes defending freedom of the press against prior restraint while acknowledging the risk of scandal mongers. The quote emphasizes that official misconduct remains a legitimate matter for public reporting despite potential abuses.
An Associated Press report notes Kansas radio ads for the Lottery offered two tickets to Worlds of Fun or a Royals game in Kansas City as prizes. The spots derided other Kansas destinations including Garden City and Canker City, mocking the state’s attractions and self image.
A compiled roster shows U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in Washington and representatives Jim Ryan Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto plus Gov Kathleen Sebelius and state senators Pat Apple Derek Schmidt with Topeka addresses and web contact forms for citizen inquiries.
Critics urge Steven Spielberg to extend Into the West into a contemporary six to twelve hour miniseries. They praise the 19th century depiction but argue for modern West struggles with economics, environment, immigration, and technology, urging nuanced, diverse characters, reconciliation, and future vision.
A reader denounces state lawmakers for using power to deny gays civil liberties while ignoring core issues. The letter argues gays pay taxes and deserve equal rights, urging focus on health education welfare and other societal problems instead of vendettas.
The Ottawa Herald presents a Readers' Forum letter stressing public debate on significant issues. It argues for removing representatives who practice discrimination and hate, urging that teaching hatred belong in private spaces, not in governance.
A letter writer urges fair tipping practices after observing six diners leaving only a $2 tip at El Mezcal in Ottawa. He notes wait staff rely on tips, argues 15 percent is reasonable, and asks diners to acknowledge good service with better tips and to thank staff. He suggests affordability of tipping reflects diners’ ability to pay.
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