Lawmaker Proposes 17:1 Student Teacher Target in Kansas
Kansas lawmaker Rep. Bill Reardon would push a 17 students per teacher limit for kindergarten through third grade next session. He cites Tennessee findings of higher test scores in smaller classes, but acknowledges concerns over a one size fits all rule. Local boards and parents fear restrictive quotas may ignore community needs and funding realities.
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Thanksgiving misery front page provokes reader ire
A reader criticizes the Salina Journal for a front page photo from a Los Angeles Times series on addiction. The letter defends publishing discomforting journalism as essential to truth, notes Thanksgiving mass advertising, and urges readers to confront misery to stay thankful, ending with a Christmas wish.
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Reese Letter Claims Extremist Left Shaping U S, Urges Vigilance
Charley Reese argues that a Clinton era appointive drift and cultural divide empower leftists while Marines remain traditional and centrist. He condemns civilian elites as extremists, laments anti military sentiment, and urges Americans not to surrender America to those who hate it.
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Bill Clinton
Lister
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Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
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Fidel Castro
Marine Corps
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
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Jaycees thank supporters for Ottawa Middle School Halloween Bash
The Ottawa Jaycees express gratitude to local students and parents, National Guard Armory staff, and Scott and Shawn Dickinson for music and equipment. They praise numerous businesses for food and prize donations, and acknowledge On Cue and the Odyssey for CDs. Community support enables their service projects and financial backing.
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Town & Country Supply
Sutton’s Jewelry
Heartland Lanes
Sonic Drive- In
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Beyond Video
Underwood Equipment
Screen & Holler
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Country Mart
Apple Market
Carswell Automotive
Odyssey
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Ottawa Herald Reader Forum submissions rules
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email letters ottawaherald com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be letters to the editor.
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Greenspan urges reform of Social Security and COLAs
Alan Greenspan argues for action on Social Security now with higher retirement age and smaller cost-of-living adjustments. He notes postponing benefits is pressing as lifespans extend and cautions privatization could shock the economy. He echoes prior warnings by Social Security commissioner Apfel about tough choices ahead.
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Guest Editorials Highlight Reader Opinions
Guest editorials present varied reader viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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