Ottawa urged to build new outdoor swimming pool
Editorial argues city commissioners should replace the 30 year old Forest Park pool with a new outdoor facility to meet summer recreation needs. It warns current repairs and groundwater leaks are costly and unsafe and suggests amenities like a water slide and kids pool.
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Ottawa
Paola
Baldwin, Lawrence
Louisburg
Forest Park
City
Ottawa University and Hospital
Congressional fight stalls Clinton judicial nominees
A group of 19 GOP senators led by James Inhofe vows to block all of President Clinton’s federal judicial nominations for a full year. They argue the move is partisan and seeks to stockpile vacancies for a future Republican president, despite 35 nominees awaiting action.
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Congress
Clinton
James Inhofe
Oklahoma
Senate
Guest editorials offer readers varied opinions
Guest editorials present reader viewpoints different from The Herald or its editors. The column pattern invites community voices while noting that views are not official positions of the newspaper.
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Herald
Reader Forum Praises Mr Fox for Bold Student Support
The piece commends Mr Fox for leadership protecting students psychologically affected by Valentine’s Day commerce. It criticizes florists urging officials to override his constructive decision and argues state law requires a set yearly instructional hours.
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Mr. Fox
PTA
America
GOP
Reader Forum letters sought for Ottawa Herald submissions
Readers may send hand signed letters with address and phone to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions capped at 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Ottawaherald
Rape debate hinges on biology versus violence
A controversial book proposes rape as an evolved sexual behavior, not only an act of violence. Authors Thornhill and Palmer argue biology may influence rape, prompting criticism from advocates who fear blame and a shift from the traditional violence-focused view.
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Randy Thornhill
Craig T. Palmer
Thornhill
Regents
University of New Mexico
NAACP
New York
United States
Jess
Palmer
Watching a fight can land a kid in school trouble
A mother recounts how her son Joey received in school suspension for watching a fight. The policy in effect punished spectators, prompting calls to review rules. She notes the need to understand human nature and consequences, and urges readers to read handbooks and choose battles wisely.
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Deborah Mathis
Tribune
Washington
Joey
Ciplinarian
Columbine
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