Remembering Columbias Seven Astronauts on Shuttle Disaster
Seventeen years after the Challenger tragedy NASA and the shuttle program faced a sobering reminder when space shuttle Columbia crashed on descent killing its seven astronauts. The nation mourned as tributes noted the courage and sacrifice of Rick Husband William McCool Michael Anderson Kalpana Chawla David Brown Laurel Clark and Tian Yuan Ramon.
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Parity bill urged to boost Kansas broadband access
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes SBC has invested over $100 million in high speed Internet in 24 Kansas communities but will pause fiber network expansion until broadband parity legislation is enacted to protect its investments. Lawmakers are urged to pass the bill to attract business and ensure statewide access.
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Political contacts and offices list for Kansas and federal officials
A compiled directory of state and federal office addresses in Topeka and Washington DC. It includes governor cabinet and general assembly members with phone numbers and email placeholders, covering Keeble to Tyson, Holland, Feverbom, Humeriddhouss, Dreher and others.
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Tyson
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Feverborn
Jos Humeriddhouss
Dreher
Herriott aims to save historic Kansas buildings via nonprofit group
Lyle Herriott, active in Coffey County and east central Kansas, plans a nonprofit foundation to preserve old structures. He cites the Burlington hotel demolition and spots other at risk sites like the Overbrook hill barn, Westphalia Stagecoach Hotel, and Ottawa middle school. The effort would focus on stabilizing openings and roofs to buy time while avoiding a board role. He can be reached at P O Box 333 Overbrook Kansas 66524. Also notes Alan Reeves and Tina Reeves in Overland Park forming Seekers of the Unknown to study paranormal activity with a new website and merchandise shop.
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Legislation not the answer to cancer
The author clarifies they are not the physicians for the women mentioned in a recent ovarian cancer article. They support women’s health but oppose legislating medical care changes. They note no doctor in Ottawa is their patient and emphasize the lack of proven screening tools beyond annual pelvic exams per U S Preventive Task Force guidance.
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Doctor Declines Ovarian Cancer Legislation Support
Dr John Gollier of Ottawa argues against bills mandating physician discussions on ovarian cancer, praising Pap test success for cervical cancer while underscoring overall health care limits. He emphasizes patient-centered care and urges funding for broader early detection research rather than targeted mandates.
Letters to Read er Forum address and contact notes
All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Read er Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 Cedas, Ottawa, KS, 66067 or by e mail to letters ottawaherald.com. Letters may be edited for space.
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