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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2001
Page
2
A narrator recounts a quiet Christmas Eve at home as a lone soldier stands vigilant outside. The visiting figure reveals a Marine with a flag, describing duty, sacrifice, and the resolve to preserve freedom while families wait and legends of service endure. The poem honors those who guard the nation at the front.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius reports on the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas to Anthem. The process includes policyholder votes, an administrative hearing, and public meetings across the state with input from major Kansas medical groups and insurers.
The piece argues Bush's support for Ariel Sharon risks destabilizing the region. It recalls Sharon's violent past and questions his aim to remove Yassir Arafat while noting Powell's pledge to talk with Arafat and Palestinian restraint. The author warns of a potential rise of Hamas or Hezbollah if Arafat falls.
The column presents a father’s humorous and heartfelt Christmas letter to Santa. He asks that his five year old son retain childhood wonder, grow up gently, avoid war, and be a well rounded, curious person. The piece blends affection, humor, and social commentary in a seasonal guest column.
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