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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2004
Page
2
Orson Scott Card states that during periods of upheaval the world functions as a democracy and the person with the strongest voice tends to prevail. The remark reflects on influence and persuasion in changing times.
A stirring piece comparing global disasters to highlight the immense suffering in southern Asia after a 9.0 earthquake. It emphasizes universal human devastation, the need for prayers, and calls for solidarity with affected peoples, noting their culture and hardships while urging aid.
The Garden City Telegram reports declines in teen pregnancies both in Kansas and nationwide, while noting ongoing sexual activity among teens. It argues for multifaceted education covering abstinence contraception and safe sex, plus after school programs for low income families, to reduce unwanted pregnancies and STDs.
Readers are presented with varied viewpoints from guest writers. The Herald notes that opinions reflect authors and not the newspaper or editor.
Donald Kaul surveys postwar chaos and political theater for a satirical holiday snapshot. He mocks Iraq toll comparisons, a failed missile defense test, ethics shifts in House leadership, Tauzin’s Pharma move, and a rental-politician economy, ending with a plea for reader solace.
John Schlageck recalls Volga German heritage in north central Kansas farms near Hace Ellis County. He describes local speech, towns such as Hace and Tounce, farm life, livestock terms, and humorous linguistic quirks observed by farmers, including anecdotes from Uncle Alex and a veteran race farmer.
A reader congratulates Jim Daniels for defending free speech after his Dec. 23 letter Stop bashing Bush. The writer accuses Daniels of labeling readers disgustingly and name calling, and argues free expression should include dissenting opinions even against Bush and the Iraq War.
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