Longtime Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling Retires
Rex Bowling ends a 30 year law enforcement career as seven term sheriff handing over to Craig Davis. An open house at Franklin County Courthouse from 2 to 6 p.m. today welcomes Bowling’s retirement, followed by a Saturday dinner. Davis praises Bowling’s fairness patience and leadership while colleagues note his field work and dedication.
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Ottawa readers oppose sewer funding taxes in 2000
In a letter to the Ottawa Herald, Mr and Mrs Frank Hanson condemn sewer system funding through water and gas taxes, citing 25 year charges, unspent funds, ignored street needs between Pine and Olive, and blocked alley access. They pledge to vote no on any new taxes and warn of potential negligence if emergency aid is blocked.
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Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed with author address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Limit is 500 words. edits for space are possible.
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NASA space junk cleanup must start now
A commentator argues NASA must stop treating space as a dumping ground. Space debris risks future traffic hazards as exploration expands. leaders should act, not merely promise responsibility, to clean orbit and protect Earth from falling trash.
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No Peace Expected as Global Conflicts Darken 1960s Outlook
An essay argues the United States should avoid entanglements in Middle East and Afghan conflicts. It predicts Palestinians will gain independence, Israel’s pariah status may grow, and warns against US interference. It cites China Cuba and Russia Iran pacts, urging respect for sovereignty and nonintervention.
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