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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1992
Page
3
The text reflects on celebrating Jesus birth, citing John the Apostle and John the Baptist as witnesses. It argues belief in Jesus as central, quotes John 1 and Luke 2, and questions celebrating without true faith. It critiques hypocrisy among some believers and presses for genuine belief as the basis for celebration.
A 48-year-old Ottawa man writes Santa Claus in 1992, thanking him for a generous gift that restored his faith in people. He recalls a train set he received in 1947 and notes Santa lives in Ottawa, Kansas, not the North Pole, ending with a Christmas greeting and signature ASA Smith.
A reflective holiday verse lists many community members who brought light, help, and cheer through the year. It mentions Doug, Paul, Eunice, Jo-ann, Eric, Janis, Fred, Gwen, Dale, Shuckin Gary, Sherm, Joe, and others, praising acts of generosity, service, and love as the season’s focus.
Topeka argues for a 75 day limit on sessions amid federal mandates and rising state costs. A 90 day norm for even years, no limit in odd years, may not suffice as Kansas weighs health care, education, highways, and welfare. The piece contends 100 days still too short for expansive social planning and budgeting.
Thanks to First Christian Church for a beautiful Nativity scene and front page Christmas lighting feature. Readers discuss cable channel delays, satire in media, and express appreciation for the Martinez family house in the December 22 front page photo.
A reader voice in the Ottawa Herald talks back on politics, faith, and morality. The letter references Nancy Kassebaum, the moral majority, and Clinton era politics, urging inclusive dialogue and quoting moral tenets. Readers are invited to call 242-4700 after hours to join the community dialogue.
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