Heat waves force caution as students return to sports
Two Wichita area high school football players collapsed in searing heat and died as schools resume practices. Albert Jones of Ottawa University suffered heat stroke during a Sunday run, while Central Heights High School moved Viking practices to mornings for the rest of the week.
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Wichita
Ottawa University
Albert Jones
Olathe Hospital
Central Heights
Sean Gordon
Buddy Welch
Viking
Peers Take Lead in Child Rearing Debate Says Harris
Kathleen Parker argues in her Orlando Sentinel column that Judith Rich Harris upends parenting by claiming peers shape a child more than parents. She cautions against abandoning parental influence, noting discipline, values, and home guidance remain crucial despite peer impact.
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Judith Rich Harris
Johnny
Harris
Bull Pate
Government contact list for federal and state officials
A compiled roster of government figures with addresses and contact numbers. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House Washington D C 20500. U S Senator Pat Roberts 116 Dirksen Washington D C 20510. Sen Sam Brownback 141 Hart Washington D C 20510-1603. U S Rep Jim Ryun 511 Cannon HOB Washington D C 20515. Topeka and Overland Park state offices with phone lines and addresses. Attorney General Carla Stovall Judicial Center Topeka 66612. Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius Topeka 66612.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Fedral
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Suite
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Suita
Bill Groves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Border shooting settlement prompts scrutiny of troop policy
The $1.9 million payment to the parents of Esequiel Hernandez Jr. may close the case but leaves questions about using troops to back up Border Patrol. Critics warn government details could be hidden, while the Defense Department’s pace fuels doubt about the policy’s wisdom and safety.
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San Antonio Express-News
West Texas
U.S
Defense Department
Young Hernandez
Sarasota
Fla
Herald-Tribune
Social Security
Ottawa residents pressed to improve school performance
George D. Wingert Sr. of Ottawa urges citizens to address declining local school enrollment and widespread below average test results. He compares area districts, calls for math emphasis, and questions parental and business involvement, urging community participation in classrooms.
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Ottawa
Wellsville
Garnett
Central Heights
Chamber of Commerce
George D. Wingert Sr
Vote No on Liquor Sales in Ottawa Ballot
Ruth M. Sluder of Pomona and Annie Sommer of Ottawa urge residents to oppose packaged alcohol sales arguing prohibition-era benefits show higher morals, fewer injuries, and improved finances while warning of DUIs and costs. They claim Ottawa should not expand alcohol outlets.
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Ottawa
United States
Herald
Ruth M. Sluder
Pomona
Annie Sommer
Reader Forum submissions sought with signatures and contact details
Readers invited to share opinions in the Ottawa Herald Reader Forum. Letters must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Submissions should not exceed 500 words and may be sent to 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
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