Be Ready for Emergencies Amid Terror Threat Levels
With the nation on orange alert Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge urged Americans to prepare disaster kits and a family communications plan. He said the alert mainly targets law enforcement and highlighted Ready Campaign resources while Congress faces funding gaps in homeland security and local emergency services.
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Ridge
Joe
Ready
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Groundwater safeguards urged for Equus Beds in Kansas
Guest editorial in Wichita Eagle commends KDHE and Roderick Bremby for pursuing site specific protections for the Equus Beds aquifer, the region’s main drinking water source for over 500000 Kansans. It notes delays, EPA rule limitations, and calls for timely, strong regulations on municipal industrial and livestock wastewater systems.
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Wichita Eagle
Kansas
Health and Environment
Kansas State University
Bill Graves
KDHE
K-State
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Roderick
Bremby
Editorials From Readers Reflect Diverse Opinions
Guest editorials present reader viewpoints on public issues with the disclaimer that opinions do not necessarily represent The Herald or its editor. The column invites varied perspectives while maintaining the newspaper's policy on editorial independence.
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Herald
Political contact directory for Kansas and federal offices
A fragmented list of addresses phone numbers and email links for U S senators representatives and state officials from Kansas and national offices including Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryun Governor Kathleen Sebelius and state legislators with several misspellings and garbled entries.
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White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Roberts
Senate
U.S
Sam Brownback
Time to deal with Saddam Hussein and protesters fade
A column argues that massive antiwar protests reveal a risk of radical fanatics exploiting chaos. It warns the UN Security Council must act decisively to disarm Saddam Hussein and prevent mass casualties, criticizing Europe and the United States for delays and politics.
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bin Laden
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Europe
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Dedlineink
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Compeer promoted by Melanie Johnson at Franklin County clinic
Melanie Johnson and staff promote Compeer peer companions for Franklin County Mental Health Hygiene Clinic clients. A Feb 15 progressive dinner at the new tourist center Westminster Presbyterian Church Jan's Stained Glass Ottawa Country Club featured appetizers, dinner, decor, and Suzuki Strings, highlighting community support and volunteer enthusiasm.
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Franklin County
New Tourist Center
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jan
Suzuki Strings
Ottawa Country Club
Melanie
Mary Lynn
Bud Gollier
Ottawa
Small Town Transcript Reveals Local Frustrations
A resident recounts moving from Houston to a small town in 2002 and over 17 years at Sonic observes a rise in rudeness among locals, contrasting with earlier impressions of friendliness. The note reflects disappointment in community manners and daily interactions.
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Houston
Texas
Sonic
Rec center needed for Forest Park community space
Advocate argues for a new indoor community center at Forest Park, noting funds are ready and no taxpayer money is needed. The plan would provide indoor gym space and an all-weather area for youth activities, replacing late basketball practice times with safer, dedicated facilities.
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Cocee
Forest Park
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