Editorial: MLB finances urge caps and fair share reforms
The piece argues MLB lost money across 25 teams last year with five profitable clubs like the Kansas City Royals earning small profits after revenue sharing. It urges a salary cap, stronger revenue sharing, and a tougher commissioner to restore fan interest and curb excessive player salaries. It notes MLB’s anti trust exemption debate and team relocations amid a decade of losses.
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Reader Forum letters sought with signatures and contact details
The Ottawa Herald invites reader opinions for the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Political Contacts for Kansas Officials Include Senators and Representatives
A list of contact details for Kansas political figures is provided, including U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Bill Graves, and state lawmakers Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feverborn, with office addresses in Topeka and Washington D C and phone numbers. The entry compiles office locations and communication lines for constituents seeking outreach.
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Why video games outpaced by timeless adventure books
Column argues books nurture imagination and character more than computer games. Highlighting Stevenson and other authors, it praises Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings as gift-worthy reads for children while condemning video games as mindless and retinally damaging.
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Silver
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Chanute prom dress code sparks debate over straps and style
Duane Schrag, publisher of the Chanute Tribune, argues the Chanute High School dress code restricting spaghetti straps at dances is overly rigid. He contends prom attire should be allowed to be stylish and noticed, while questioning whether school rules truly support learning and safety.
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