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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2001
Page
2
The piece argues that rural U.S. roads suffer higher fatality rates than urban freeways due to underfunding. It cites GAO figures for 1999 and notes urban-sprawl demands and heavier truck use worsen conditions. It urges more federal money to upgrade rural road safety and maintenance.
In 1999 rural roads carried less traffic and funding yet recorded far more fatalities than urban routes. Experts note faster travel on less congested rural roads and underscore the need to boost safety, shoulder add-ons, and funding—targeting high risk routes in Franklin County Tennessee Vermont Eisenhower Labette and Colorado. Jeanny Sharp.
A crime victim thanks Franklin County Sheriff Craig Davis Deputy Frank Gregg Wellsville Police Officer Jason Bryan and Cliff Conley for their support during a two hour car junction in Ottawa Kansas. The assailant fled unharmed and authorities arrived to ensure safety. The gratitude expresses enduring appreciation for the responders and the citizen helper.
A compilation of contact details for federal and state representatives and the governor in Kansas includes U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Sen Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Gov Bill Graves State Sen Robert Tyson State Rep Ralph Tanner and State Rep Bill Feverbom with office addresses phone numbers and capitol room locations in Topeka and Washington D C.
Lawrence L Knutson reports on how presidents seek perspective away from Washington with George W. Bush preferring Texas. The piece compares Bush to Nixon and references Johnson, Truman, Jefferson and Washington, noting the pull of home, isolation in power, and the harsh realities of political life.
Reader argues Ottawa Middle School on Main Street should be saved rather than demolished. The piece cites historic value, preservation efforts, and community ties, urging restorers to reconsider and noting past successes with other downtown structures.
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