Questions on marketing American grain in global markets
Kansas visit by U S Agriculture Secretary Glickman prompts a farmer’s wife to seek a direct question. The debate centers on why marketing grain abroad remains a federal duty and whether farmers can, or should, take control of their own grain sales globally.
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Jeannie Shields
Ottawa
Ann Sinclair
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Guest Editorials Offer Readers Varied Opinions
A note states guest editorials present reader views not necessarily reflecting The Herald's editor. It signals independent opinion pieces and distinguishes them from the paper's official stance.
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Word of the Week Courage Reflects on Historic Figures
Patty Snyder, former Ottawa Area Chamber chair, explores courage through Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, and Randy Vanderford. She links brave choices to ending slavery, atomic-age decisions, and a Burn survivor’s return to school, urging readers to find courage to pursue goals and stand up for beliefs.
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Ottawa resident voices hospital complaint and contrast
A long time Ottawa resident recounts a distressing emergency room experience at Ransom Memorial Hospital with rude staff, ignored updates, and cold care, then contrasts it with compassionate treatment at Lawrence Hospital. The writer seeks improvements and expresses hope for kinder, more patient-centered service.
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Readers invited to submit letters to Ottawa Herald forum
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Al Gore and America in a humility debate on world role
A critic argues Americans must recognize equal stature of all people and eschew imperial arrogance. The piece recalls history from colonial times to World War II, defending American resilience while urging humility and respect for others’ struggles and achievements.
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