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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2009
Page
2
Former U S defense secretary Donald H Rumsfeld stated that faith rests on an informed citizenry and a government guided by people. He argued that government serves well only if citizens are well informed in a democratic system.
The piece notes Obama uses signing statements to avoid parts of laws, drawing cranky reactions from Democrats and ABA former president H Thomas Wells. It traces signing statements to Clinton lawyers, cites limited use by Obama, and outlines contentious examples involving World Bank funding and appointments.
Readers receive a set of guest editorials offering diverse viewpoints. The Herald notes that these opinions do not necessarily reflect the paper's stance or its editorial leadership.
Readers may send hand signed submissions with address and telephone to The Ottawa Herald at 104 S. Cedar Ottawa Kansas or email letters ottawaherald com. Letters must be under 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
A reader recounts installing a June converter box that produced no signal despite scanning. Moving a rooftop antenna toward Topeka yielded the same result. WIBW-TV Topeka advised amplification or a new rooftop antenna to receive digital signals, noting limits of the digital signal compared to analog.
A reader argues the digital switch leaves rural Kansans with weak signals and costly fixes. He cites rooftop amplifiers and new antennas as necessary for 60 plus miles from stations, questions government promises of freed airwaves, and credits a four month delay in the transition to extra analog viewing.
A community message urges support for KRBW Christian Mix 90.5 FM to help those who cannot attend church or visit nursing homes. The appeal highlights financial help as necessary to keep the station on air and blames churches and people who do not contribute.
Journal column questions if consolidating schools, courts, cities, and counties can trim costs amid partisan tensions. Eastern and western districts clash over efficiency, bus rides, rising local control, and political risks for lawmakers facing elections. Martin Hawver notes potential savings but warns of steep political costs and mascot concerns.
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