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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2010
Page
8
Henry Ward Beecher argues that free speech acts like winds that cleanse societies by dispersing disease and fostering health. When speech is halted, miasma rises and death follows, underscoring the civic necessity of open discourse.
Ottawa readers learn Santa letters remain a local tradition with practical tips for addressing postage and return addresses. Postmaster Kilgore notes deadlines have passed but guidance continues. Children should get parental help to prevent misspellings and incorrect postage. Santa may reply via designated Ottawa box and keepsake letters may be saved for families.
Readers may send hand signed letters with address and phone number for Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity. Email option available at letters ottawaherald.com.
Ottawa Herald editor argues against Annie's Mailbox readers who complain about Christmas newsletters. He defends yearly updates as holiday warmth that connects distant friends and family, noting Scrooge-like attitudes damage the season. He plans to send his own letter soon.
Tom Purcell argues that Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have wrecked the humorist’s craft by turning global political leaks into absurd headlines. He mocks the clash of cyber drama with everyday humor and laments the end of punch lines as Assange battles extradition and critics question diplomacy. He frames Assange as a disruptive figure in journalism and culture.
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