Greenleaf quote about communication limits
A concise observation notes many attempts to communicate fail when speakers say too much. It attributes the idea to Robert K. Greenleaf and mentions AT&T with the year 19772, framing a reflection on message clarity and restraint.
County Budget Hearing Reveals Unprepared Officials
County commissioners and administrator faced angry residents and unclear answers at a budget hearing while Ottawa city officials appeared prepared. Critics urged time limits for speakers and better planning, noting questions should be answered promptly rather than in writing. The county aims to improve for the next session.
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Ottawa
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details for Kansas
A compiled directory lists U.S. President George Bush and U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, along with U.S. Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and Kansas state lawmakers Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto. Provides office addresses in Washington and Topeka, phone numbers and online contact forms.
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Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
Ksgovernor.org
Language and welcome in a diverse nation
The piece argues immigration history, pride in American diversity, and the need to learn English. It emphasizes tolerance and courtesy toward hosts and cultures, noting how language access aids employment and integration. David Hartmann of Ottawa signs the viewpoint.
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Emma Lazarus
France
United States
New York Harbor
Bette Ealled
Liberty
Germany
Spain
United States of America
Land of the Free
Akaka Native Hawaiian bill sparks constitutional clash
Rich Lowry argues that the Akaka bill to recognize Native Hawaiians as a separate government would undermine U.S. sovereignty, echoing racialized federal partition. He notes intermarriage, nonsegregated geography, and past Supreme Court stance as evidence of chaos and unconstitutionality. He warns it could fuel ethnic revanchism and regional secessionist sentiment.
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Jefferson Davis
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
Hawaii
Daniel Akaka
Iraq
Senate
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
ANWR
Alaska
Don Young
Supreme Court
U.S
Arizona
Jon Kyl
Liliuokalani
America
American Southwest
Readers' Forum letters sought by The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit letters of 400 words or less to the Readers' Forum. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month per writer. form letters, poems, complaints or testimonials will not be printed.
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State
Derek Schmidt
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Holland
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerickhouse
Bill Otto
Otto
Otta
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald.com
Franklin County
Cedar
Gordon Billingste
Gordon
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Krmiller
Sheila Holle
Shelle
Bill Gray
Tim Milibern
Asmaster
Ottawa Herald
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Eaglecartoons.com
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China
Japan
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Hartmann
Confederacy
Nationalreview.com
Rich Lowry
King Features Syndicate
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