Ottawa and Franklin County deserve a single legislative district
A special redistricting committee settled on a map that splits Ottawa and Franklin County into four districts. The proposal benefits incumbents and reduces local influence, forcing voters to contend with mixed representation until the next census. Ottawa should remain in a single district.
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House of Representative
Ottawa
Franklin County
Lawrence
Hays
Dodge City
Ralph Tanner
R-Baldwin
Bill Feuerborn
D-Garnett
Joe Hammerickhouse
R-Osage City
Stanley Dreher
R-Iola
Marais Des Cygnes
Eisenhower Road
Ce Sayy Jeanny Sharp
Afta
Martin Luther King Dream Remembered in Black History Month
Derrick Small writes from Ottawa recalling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr a promoter of nonviolence and unity. The essay reflects on his life threats bombings jailings and enduring faith in love as a path to an integrated America.
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Martin Luther King
Dr. King
America
Mr. King
Derrick Small
Ottawa
Statue Returned To Grave Site Thank You Note
A grateful note from Dorothy Huske thanks a good citizen for returning a small eagle head statue found near her father’s grave. She expresses relief that someone cared enough to right a wrong after a difficult year for her family.
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Dorothy (Nitcher) Huske
Enron Scandal Claims and Media Distortion Debate
Charley Reese argues against TV driven Enron scandal hype, defending Bush era policy and blaming media bias. He notes India debt, OPIC insurance, and that critics lack named sources, urging readers to seek evidence and consult knowledgeable voices instead of trusting television pundits. He criticizes stock compensation myths and proposes reforms like independent audits and diversification.
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Enron
Bush
Clinton
India
Overseas Private Investment Corp
Donald Rumsfeld
Guantanamo Bay
Afghanistan
Rumsfeld
Bush Administration
Charley Reese
briarl@garthlink.net
Cuba Policy Remains Far From King's Dream
In Havana the January 2002 service at Ebenezer Baptist Church gathers nearly 100 U.S. medical professionals educators and leaders. The piece argues U S Cuba policy including the embargo and travel ban blocks justice and cultural exchange and calls for open travel and broader ties. Steven Bennett of Witness for Peace weighs in on justice for all and urges ending restrictive policies.
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Minuteman Media
Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King, Jr
United States
Cuba
Havana
Ebenezer Baptist Church
U.S
Dr. King
U.s.cuba
Steven Bennett
Witness For Peace
Washington , D.C
Witnessforpeace.org
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Krmiller
Ken Kistner
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Otawaherald.com
Tim Millbern
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King Features Syndicate
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Office of Foreign Assets Control
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