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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1999
Page
2
John D. Montgomery criticizes the Kansas BOE for approving science curriculum standards that downplay evolution and hint at teaching creationism. The move shifts control to local districts, prompting concerns of political meddling and calls to replace the board with governor-appointed professionals.
The Kansas Board of Education voted 6 to 4 to scrap new science standards and adopt a compromise that places evolution as no longer the foundation of biology and related sciences. The move is seen as a win for religious conservatives and a setback for students seeking modern science education, while local districts still can teach according to accepted standards amid potential pressure from activists.
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions must be addressed to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email at letters ottawaherald.com. Limit is 500 words.
A整理 of addresses and phone numbers for U S senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback a governor Bill Graves and state legislators Ralph Tanner Tyson Feuerbom plus House offices in Washington and TopekaListing official offices and contact details for lawmakers at federal and state levels including Capitol offices in Washington D C and the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka with associated telephone numbers and web addresses.
Kathleen Parker comments on Hillary Clinton interview in Talk magazine. Hillary defends Bill by framing his infidelity as a sin of weakness and cites childhood abuse. The piece critiques the strategy and urges a focus on personal responsibility and a tougher nation.
Ardy Jo Noel succumbed to cancer after an eight month battle. The note honors a devoted mother in law who hosted family gatherings, cooked gourmet meals, and cared for others even as her energy waned. The writer urges vigilance, early detection, and continued support for the American Cancer Society and Franklin County Cancer Foundation, with local donation contacts.
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