Ottawa board weighs looser nepotism rule in hiring
Editorial argues for easing nepotism limits to expand the candidate pool in Ottawa schools while cautioning about potential conflicts. It notes current spouses of two board members are teachers and stresses hiring should favor qualifications, with vigilant oversight and possible future tightening if needed.
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Ottawa Board of Education
Oper
Ottawa
Franklin County
Max Attebery
Community theatre praised at North Baptist Church
Reader letter cheers Hartzell Spence play One Foot in Heaven at North Baptist Church as uplifting community entertainment. Ottawa writer Lloyd Switzer credits staff and actors and thanks church for good, clean entertainment.
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Heaven
Hartzell Spence
North Baptist Church
North Baptist
Lloyd
Marlene Switzer
Ottawa
Manhattan Living Wage Proposal Faces Kansas Senate Bill 520
Manhattan weighs a living wage for subsidy recipients, arguing large firms would still access state development funds but without tax-supported subsidies. The Kansas Senate Commerce Committee backs a law barring wage conditions for relocating industries. Bill Dorsett urges representatives to oppose 520, warning of increased taxes and subsidized poverty across the state.
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Manhattan
Kansas Senate Commerce Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Kansas
Bill Dorsett
Roberts Seeks Credibility With Foreign Policy Turn
The piece questions Sen. Pat Roberts in Kansas for expanding into global affairs amid skepticism about his credibility. It notes past NATO Kosovo opposition, heavy agriculture ties, and small defense funding from industry. It suggests campaign finance influence may shape his foreign policy stance and public image.
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Pat Roberts
Kansas
NATO
Kosovo
Roberts
Congress
Russia
United States
Sen
John McCain
Congressional
Senate
Center For Responsive Politics
Opensecrets.org
U.S
Sam Brownback
Capitol Hill
Clinton
China
Jess
Pill column defends birth control and teen education
A columnist clarifies that references to placing a daughter on the pill were misinterpreted. He stresses abstinence for youths but urges responsible adults to consider the pill for contraception, health benefits, and cancer risk reduction after consulting a doctor and religious guidance, urging readers to discuss with daughters and neighbors.
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