Christmas recollections reach across Kansas town and heritage
Dorothy Nichols reflects on Italian traditions in Frontenac and nearby towns. She recalls cappolettas, cookies baked on a stove burner, homemade wine, and community ties with the Benelli and Crane families. She honors relatives, notes changes over time, and wishes readers a Merry Christmas.
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Brad Howard
KOFO
Ed York
First Bank
Fort Scott Kansas Gas Service Company
China
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Dad
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Olin
Cindy Crane
Cindy
Arma
Frontenac
Pittsburg
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Papa Bennelli
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Richardsons
Ottawa
Mama
Papa
United States
Kansas
Bob
Elaine Ferguson
Julie McAdoo
Ottawa Herald
Gal Dorothy Nichols
Hearst Quotation on Newspapers as Moral Political Power
William Randolph Hearst, influential newspaper publisher, states in 1936 that the newspaper acts as a moral force second to the church and a political power surpassing parties, an instrument of justice on par with the courts.
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William Randolph Hearst
City sidewalk snow rules urge prompt shoveling
Winter storms blanket Ottawa with snow and ice prompting reminders that sidewalks must be cleared within five hours of accumulation or five hours after sunrise if snow falls at night. Fines range from 25 to 250 dollars, with liability for injuries on uncleared walks. Officials prefer outreach over tickets and urge neighbors to help those unable to shovel. Downtown areas fared better than some nearby properties. First day of winter signals start of sidewalk season and communal responsibility.
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Ottawa
The First Amendment Text
The First Amendment defines limits on government regarding religion speech press assembly and petition The text protects establishment free exercise freedom of expression and the right to petition the government for grievances to seek redress.
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Congress
Recovery rhetoric vs real jobs fueling a wage squeeze
Jim Hightower criticizes optimistic claims of a broad recovery citing nearly 9 million unemployed and hidden underemployment. He denounces payless work and overwork trends before urging real recovery only when all workers have solid jobs, wages, and benefits.
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America
Jim Hightower
Viking Press
Jimhightower.com
Readers' Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Instructions for submitting letters to the Read ers Forum. Limit 400 words, include name address and daytime phone, letters may be edited for clarity, one letter per month, form letters poems complaints or testimonials will not be printed.
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