Kassebaum Urges GOP Reset Toward Limited Government
Editorial argues Nancy Kassebaum urges Republicans to return to roots of limited government and leadership in world affairs. She favors abortion rights, stops short of pressuring religious right, warns against single issue focus and a party drift that could fade from sight. Jim Hitch shares cautious optimism and critique.
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Nancy Kassebaum
GOP
America
Sen. Kassebaum
Kassebaum
Kansas
Jim Hitch
Ottawa freedom display sparks court battle over religion in public park
In Ottawa Ohio a long running dispute over 16 Jesus paintings in a public park ends with the 7th Circuit ruling that a public park is open to religious speech. The ACLU seeks limits while the city plans an ordinance restricting displays to the Christmas season.
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Ottawa
American Civil Liberties Union
the Aclu
Ottawa Freedom Association
7Th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
ACLU
Freedom Association
Beloit preschool model shows path to ready-to-learn children
In a guest opinion, Beloit residents create a district wide preschool open to all four year olds funded by state grants and local money. The program, not mandated, proves early childhood education in a caring environment boosts later schooling success and offers a template for other districts to emulate.
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Herald
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Beloit
After We Restore Hope Then What About Somalia
Readers debate the Somalia deployment and its aims. Citizens question purpose, exit strategy, and the use of military power for humanitarian ends. Critics warn of entrenchment, global conflict, and domestic costs.
Ottawa merchants urged to improve local stock and service
A letter to the editor from Wellsville resident laments Ottawa stores for not stocking a dual control electric blanket and for unfriendly service. After visiting five shops without success, the writer drove to Lawrence to buy the item, urging Ottawa merchants to better communicate with shoppers and compete with nearby towns.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Wellsville
Olathe
Lawrence
Channel 62 Cable Return Question Sparks Local Debate
A reader asks when Channel 62 will return to cable. The message also critiques parents who raise children to equate money with success, reflecting broader community tensions over media access and values.
It's Your Quarter call for community dialogue on youth conduct
The message urges constructive behavior and warns that teasing will harm children as they grow. It asks residents to join the It s Your Quarter dialogue, provides a contact number and strict call hours, and excludes Friday night calls. It emphasizes that kindness and character matter more than wealth or fashion.
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