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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2004
Page
2
The Australian novelist Patrick White reflects on the challenge of crafting entirely new forms from the raw material of rock and words. The quote captures his view on literary innovation and enduring creative struggle.
Spc. Thomas Wilson of the Tennessee National Guard questions Defense Secretary Rumsfeld about slow resupply and inadequate up armor. He argues troops deserve top equipment and calls on the nation to match wartime production levels to meet the needs of soldiers in Iraq.
The FCC voted to permit high speed Internet aboard aircraft, potentially paving the way for cell phone use next. Public reaction favors keeping phones banned during flights, with calls for optional communication-free sections and nostalgia for quieter, incommunicado air travel.
A column critiques elected oversight as Ottawa and Franklin County prepare to appoint managers. It argues power brokers pursue stealth decisions, elections no longer check rule, and public input fades amid new bureaucracies and taxes. The piece questions accountability and ongoing citizen control.
Tess Ludwick asks Ottawa residents to back a Downtown Historic District plan aimed at protecting surrounding areas and historic buildings. Regulations would require city approval of exterior changes and curb obtrusive structures, while offering tax breaks to boost district business and economic growth.
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