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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2004
Page
2
A historical remark stresses that a free press needs vitality and social responsibility. It warns that without accountability the press can become a tool of injustice, shaping public life and safeguarding liberty through vigilant reporting.
Ottawa area merchants warned that forged checks rose fivefold as criminals exploit weaker ID checks. Clerks urged to request identification, question mismatched signatures, and refuse checks when something seems off to deter crime and protect customers and banks. Relatives were urged to safeguard checkbooks and resist sharing them with drug users to reduce losses.
The author argues that power does not ensure intelligence, citing world wars and mid century conflicts. They critique leadership errors shaping the modern Middle East, European blocs, and NATO. The piece laments Russia’s expansion and questions NATO’s ongoing role near Russia’s borders.
In Ottawa, residents near Eighth and Poplar oppose a planning commission hearing for a proposed six unit apartment complex. They cite traffic, parking, small units under 600 square feet, lack of garages, and limited green space on a narrow 75 by 194 foot lot.
Veteran broadcaster Robert MacNeil argues journalism faces trends like tabloid flair and opinionated reporting. He notes newsrooms sometimes bow to political power and commercialization, warning technology heightens both reach and risk of mind control without core values.
New Yorkers and others plan a nationwide protest called the Great American Shout Out during the convention. Participants will chant regional dialect lines to vent at the president and his speech as Air America promotes the event and hosts a planning site. It aims for broad participation across the country with a left-leaning radio network.
Downtown gathering Sept 3 invites all residents to a nighttime event with prizes and food. Maples notes local businesses donated items and meals. entry fee 2 dollars. Information line references a call for confirmations at 8588.
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