Harsh plan to cut meals for elderly Kansans
The Salina Journal argues Gov. Bill Graves proposals to reduce state funding of a federal meals program for Kansans over 60. The piece questions the harsh reality of cuts, notes the value of human contact from meals, and suggests reallocating funds from corrections for elderly aid. It cites a Pawnee Rock example and urges church involvement, while warning small towns lack volunteers to fill gaps.
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Bill Graves
Graves
Pawnee Rock
Bob Bethell
R-Alden
Harris News Service
Kansas
Department of Corrections
Editorials Offer Reader Opinions in The Herald Page
Guest editorials present diverse views for readers while stating that opinions may not reflect The Herald or its editors. The column highlights differing perspectives and invites public discourse without binding the newspaper to a single stance.
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The
Herald
Fifth graders seek change to buy library books
The Eisenhower fifth grade collects donations to aid Ottawa public library purchases. They will tally on March 1 and invite all, especially those without library cards, to contribute. In memory of Derrick Thomas, founder of the Third and Long reading advocacy, the effort aims to boost reading skills and life success.
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Eisenhower
Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Thomas
Ottawa
Reader submissions urged for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to send hand-signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Government contact list for senators and representatives
A compiled directory of public officials with addresses and phone numbers in Washington DC Topeka and Topeka Kansas includes US President Bill Clinton US Senator Pat Roberts US Senator Sam Brownback US Rep Jim Ryun State Senator Robert Tyson State Rep Ralph Tanner State Rep Bil Feverborn and local government offices with legislative district locations and contact numbers.
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Bil Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
Hart Senate
Pat
Robert Tyson
Topeka
Ralph Tanner
State
Legos as College Gateways Stir Debate on Testing
A columnist critiques Lego based college readiness tests piloted by Colorado College and eight others. He argues such measures misplace focus on perseverance and teamwork while downplaying the role of traditional reading and math skills, urging better schooling over gimmicks.
Confederate flag debate reflects political history views
The North vs South flag controversy is framed as cultural symbolism rather than legal impact. The author argues the Confederate battle flag atop South Carolina’s capitol is an honorary symbol with no material effect, opposes NAACP labeling it odious, and defends heritage while critiquing boycott calls and First Amendment tensions.
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South Carolina
Massachusetts
South Carolina State House
America
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Great Britain
Virginia
Georgia
United States
U.S
Supreme Court
Jesse Jackson
South
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