Editorial shows accuracy matters in crossing data near Ash Grove
The Tribune acknowledges Secretary E Dean Carlson correcting a recent editorial on a grade crossing near Ash Grove. It notes SKO Rail road and Neosho County officials were misquoted about timing and safety devices. KDOT relies on a traffic formula to rate crossings and will not disclose ratings.
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Guest Editorials Present Reader Opinions Varied
Editorial note explains guest pieces publish diverse views not reflecting The Herald or editor. Readers receive perspectives from invited writers as part of opinion content.
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Kansas Tobacco Settlement Allocations Clarified
Duane A. Goossen explains Kansas will dedicate 95 percent of tobacco settlement receipts to children while allowing some transfers to the state general fund. The plan outlines yearly allocations including initial repayments and future trust options, with a Children’s Cabinet to advise on spending.
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Reader Forum Submissions Requested by The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
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Kansas officials and offices noted in fragmented contact list
A fragmented OCR text lists U S senators and Kansas officials with addresses and phone numbers. It includes Bill Clinton at the White House, Pat Roberts, Sam Brownback, Bill Graves, State Sen Robert Tyson, and State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Feverbom, with Capitol addresses in Washington and Topeka.
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Editorial glimpses from a global press roundup
Excerpts from editorials in The Seattle Times Orlando Sentinel Clovis News Journal and others criticize welfare unspent funds use by states FBI handling of Yosemite murders and broader critique of world policing NATO actions in Yugoslavia and U S anti narcotics missions. The pieces urge accountability, public scrutiny, and reflection on international intervention.
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