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A 1963 remark by Jim Bishop likens a newspaper to lumber made malleable. He notes it is ink shaped into words and pictures that is conceived, born, grows, and dies of old age within a single day.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2004
Page
2
A 1963 remark by Jim Bishop likens a newspaper to lumber made malleable. He notes it is ink shaped into words and pictures that is conceived, born, grows, and dies of old age within a single day.
Guest editorial argues Ottawa University football needs stability after head coach Ross departs for Lindenwood. Derrick Ward shines as Blue team MVP in the Blue Gray Classic, boosting OU's profile amid the program’s revolving door and past conference title run.
Readers are invited to send hand-signed letters with authors address and phone number. Submit to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Letters must not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space.
January is School Board Recognition Month highlighting the dedication of Wellsville Schools leaders. The board partners with parents and educators to shape the district's educational vision, oversee funds, and ensure public accountability and local control. Superintendent Denise O'Dea notes board members work quietly behind the scenes, deserving public appreciation.
Martin Hawver analyzes the 2004 Kansas session from a political angle. Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a cautious fiscal conservative, faces a Republican majority potentially at odds over tax policy and school funding. By late March Kansans may question budget adequacy and tax impacts, shaping fall elections and party balance.
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