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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2003
Page
2
In 1963 journalist Jimmy Breslin described the newspaper job as a special craft. He explained that daily reporting becomes a personal product read by many, created from what is discovered and then published for the public.
A Kansas guest editorial argues the state correctly denied a prisoner's request for female hormone replacement therapy as not medically necessary. The piece defends limited taxpayer funds and praises the decision as prudent governance.
The piece surveys Kansas politics in 2003, highlighting governor Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Phill Kline as pivotal figures amid turnover in leadership roles. It notes Senate President Dave Kerr’s uncertain stance, Doug Mays’ rising influence, and broader shifts from Boeing to the University of Kansas, with opinions on future growth vs transition.
A reader accuses the paper of bias in a nursing home piece and calls the article poorly balanced. The letter recalls a TV moment and argues staff deserve stronger recognition amid scrutiny facing long term care facilities.
A reader laments a misidentification in a photo and praises nursing facilities for end of life care. They reflect on Kansas health inspections and the tough work of editors, then announce the death of Dale Anderson, praising his integrity and courage.
Vance and Cindy Weig express gratitude to Ransom Memorial Hospital staff for excellent care from the emergency room to ICU and the semi private room. They praise the facility and staff as a great asset to Ottawa community.
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