Clinton instincts clash with possible legal fee reimbursement
The Salina Journal notes Clinton weighed seeking millions to cover White House legal costs amid Monica Lewinsky and Whitewater probes. It points out he lied under oath and Starr’s probe cost taxpayers about 4.5 million, arguing the public may deserve compensation before reimbursement is considered.
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Is the cure for the war on drugs worse than the disease
In a provocative Goodland Daily News column readers are asked whether aggressive police enforcement in the drug war, including stop and search practices on Kansas roads, may trample civil liberties more than it helps. The piece cites a Washington Post reporter’s experience and argues that policing should balance safety with rights rather than tolerating bias against various groups.
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Guest Editorials Present Reader Opinions at The Herald
A note explains guest editorials offer diverse viewpoints and that opinions may not reflect The Herald or its editor. Readers are reminded that published views are those of individual contributors.
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Readers Forum submissions to Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with the author address and phone number. Submissions to Reader Forum should not exceed 500 words and may be edited for space. Email letters ottawaherald.com or mail to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067.
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Government contact listings for Kansas and federal officials
A dated compilation lists contact details for U.S. Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and institutions in Topeka Kansas plus Governor Bill Groves and state lawmakers. It includes office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka with telephone numbers and a noted ill governor reference.
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Viking Discovery and the Millennium Hype
Mike Handley surveys the millennium countdown focusing on Viking exploration 1000 years ago, Leif Eriksson’s voyage to North America, and how Norse ancestry shapes modern identities across Europe and North America, urging readers to explore genealogies and heritage.
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Computers Are Overhyped and Tree Killing Machines
A naysayer denounces computers and the Internet, calling them overrated and prone to waste. He recalls erasing a hard drive, mocks digital conveniences, and argues paper remains essential while computers promote clutter and pestilent information.
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