Poets Debate Politics Behind White House Symposium
The White House faces backlash as a poetry event honoring Whitman Dickinson and Hughes risks being seen as political. Laura Bush hoped for a literary, not political, focus while poets like Jay Parini and Mary Oliver urge dissent in a tense national climate over Iraq. Opposition voices swell globally as protests challenge Bush policies and warnings of long term consequences rise.
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Future Shock and Ottawa's Growth Echoes
Dorothy Nichols reflects on the 1970s Ottawa Chamber of Commerce days, coursework from Future Shock, and rapid change. She notes local business pressures post 9/11, Columbia disaster impact, and shifts in education and overseas programs tied to Ottawa University.
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Editorial questions Salmans postage ethics and law
The Hays Daily News questions Senator Larry Salmans Republican from Houston over using taxpayer postage for 12800 Christmas greetings. The AG office sought an investigation after he reimbursed funds. The piece compares past cases of Finney and Thompson and argues for consistent enforcement and better use of public resources.
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Hays
Kansas
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Salmans
Senate
Guest editorials express reader opinions in Herald pages
Opinion pieces from guest editors appear in The Herald to provide diverse viewpoints. Views shown are not official positions of the paper or its editors.
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Write to government officials in Kansas and Washington
A listing of contact addresses phone numbers and websites for U.S. President U.S. Senators U.S. Representative and Kansas Governor and state legislators in Topeka including George Bush Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Kathleen Tyson Tom Holland Bill Feverborn Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher with chamber and office details and web addresses.
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D.C
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Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
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Senate
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Rayburn House
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House
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State Capitol
Topeka
Bill Feverborn
Feverborn
State
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Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
Bond issue worth while commendation and concerns
A reader praises the editorial Just the basics and supports school funding through higher taxes for the sake of two boys. The writer cites personal sacrifices and notes a bond information meeting at Princeton Community Building where Mike Carey presented with Powerpoint. The letter also acknowledges opposition viewpoints and raises a lingering concern about passage.
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Princeton
Mike Carey
Reader Forum on Bonds and School Improvements
A reader argues for bond funding for Central Heights, noting Vietnam era origins, urging support to fund athletic and academic facilities, restroom needs, and higher voter turnout. They reference the USD 288 district site for bond updates and warn against apathy, framing the issue as essential for children.
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Central Heights
Ottawa
Garnett
War for oil sparks protest by Pomona resident
Bob Soper of Pomona voices strong antiwar views criticizing U S leaders and oil motives while recalling Korea and Vietnam losses. He argues the current war is driven by oil profits, not defense, and calls for accountability for those harmed including people and animals.
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Bob Soper Pomona
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Reader submissions are welcome and must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for space.
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