Editorial on Koch funded seminar ethics risk for Kansas lawmakers
The Hays Daily News argues Kansas legislators should reject a University of Kansas seminar financed by the Koch foundation. It warns even free attendance may breach ethics rules if intended to influence policy. It notes the foundation is Koch brothers owned and urges the ethics commission to oppose the gift.
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Guest editorials express varied reader opinions
Editorial note states guest pieces reflect readers’ views, not The Herald or its editor. It clarifies autonomy of opinion and separation from the newspaper’s official stance.
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No quick fix to rebuilding and aid after Turkish quake
Asahi Shimbun notes urgency of prompt relief and medium term support for injured, epidemics prevention, and citizen recovery after Turkey's earthquake. It warns the Turkish economy falters amid Russia crisis, complicating survivors' rebuilding.
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines from The Ottawa Herald
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Many Questions Arise From Ottawa Observations
Vern Brown notes a string of everyday annoyances and quirks around Ottawa including odd checkout lines, limited hours, transformable signs, road potholes, and sidewalk weeds. He jokes about traffic, weed control, and the 5 am orientation for new students as school starts.
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Kansas evolution row cuts prehistory from new history text
Beccy Tanner, long a newspaper editor, notes editors trim and editors cut first chapter of Kansas history text about inland sea fossils and oil. Grace Dangberg Foundation in Nevada pulled back on prehistory content to dodge new science guidelines, while Kansas Board of Education members face criticism for watered down standards and unintended consequences.
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