Stovall weighs chemical castration for sex offenders
Kansas Attorney General Stovall argues for studying chemical castration as an option for sexual criminals. She notes states with legal castration and urges careful consideration while stressing nonmandatory use, longer sentences, and improved offender tracking. The approach aims to reduce repeat offenses and protect the public.
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Carla Stovall
California
Georgia
Texas
Stovall
Kansas
U.S. Supreme Court
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and telephone number. Submissions must reach Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 104 Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067 or by email to letters@ottawaherald.com. Limit is 500 words.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Lincoln Honesty as Core Virtue Highlights Lessons
Lincoln Elementary highlights honesty through anecdotes from Abraham Lincoln. It cites parental influence and voracious reading shaping character, including a story of confessing to breaking antlers and a storekeeper's return of overpayment. The piece frames honesty as timeless, rewarding a clear conscience.
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Virtues Hall of Fame
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Abe Lincoln
Murray
Illinois
Kanza Park
United States
Government contact details and offices listed for citizen inquiries
A government contact note lists President Bill Clinton at The White House and U S Senate offices. It provides addresses in Washington and Topeka, with several phone numbers for comment lines and local offices in Topeka and Overland Park.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Suite 245
Overland Park
Holiday Glow and Silent Auction support note
Reader Forum thanks contributors to the 1997 Holiday Glow and Silent Auction raising funds for the Franklin County Healthcare Scholarship Fund for local health students. Special thanks to numerous sponsors and businesses. Also a county road safety letter requests action on hazards on Utah Road south of 68 highway and critiques the commissioners for road improvements. James Peckham 3054 Utah Road.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County Healthcare Scholarship Fund
Franklin County
A Bloomin’ Florist
Adrian
Edie Derousseau
Alice Jo
Stanley
Bob
Lisa Bregant
Bob Reusch
Brad Howard
Burger King
Carey Mechanical Inc
Carolyn
Terry Silvius
Conoco
Country Kitchen
Dairy Queen
Dave
Esther Bemmels
Donna Kellerman
Hallmark Shop
Kathy Hird
Angie Holton
Horseshoe Cafe
Jim
Ginny Lancaster
John
Brenda Wray
Kansas State Bank
Jeff
Pat Mourning
Kate
Jim Schnieders
Katherine Dietrich
Ken
Shelly Frank
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Linda Tucker
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Little Dragon
Long John Silvers
Lou
Ruby Atherton
Louise
Utah Road
68 Highway
James Peckham
Utah
Landlords reply to Ottawa Kansas “greedy landlords” claim
In a letter to the editor Karen McIlvain and coauthors defend landlords across Ottawa Kansas, noting rising payments taxes and insurance, and tenants who do not pay or damage property. They say some landlords pass costs to tenants while insisting many provide clean, well maintained housing for families.
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Rhonda Crawley
Ottawa
Kansas
Karen Mcllvain
Clarence Mcllvain
Dick Crooks
Wanda Crooks
Megan's Law court win sparks mixed, vigilant tone
The Supreme Court allows community notification for sex offenders and signals a stake in public safety. The piece notes Megan's Law origins after Megan Kanka's murder, cites debates over offenders' rights, and highlights figures like Justice David Souter and cases in California.
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Thas
Supreme Court
David Souter
Souter
New Jersey Public Defender’s Office
Megan’s
Megan
Megan Kanka
Hamilton Township
Kanka
Jesse Timmendequas
Timmendequas
Placentia
Calif
Sid Sanday
California
Landau
Lawrence Singleton
Singleton
California Parole Board
Florida
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Ginny Bromert
Sabrina Matlock
Sandy
Randy Waldron
Scipio
TCBY
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