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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2005
Page
2
The quotation asserts that only open discussion can reveal truth and expose evil. Attributed to Thomas Cooper, educator and journalist, from 1830, it highlights the value placed on public discourse in moral and social inquiry.
The UN remains a key but imperfect body, with past peacekeeping criticisms and recent scandals including allegations tied to the Iraqi food for oil program and Kojo Annan’s payments. Calls for reform persist, urging stronger leadership and better aid delivery as Hillary Benn and others propose improvements.
Ohio faces a 37 percent share of the state budget for Medicaid as officials urge Washington to avoid shifting funding to strapped states. The Dayton Daily News argues federal leaders should cooperate with governors to curb Medicaid growth rather than shift costs to local governments.
Guest editorials publish reader views not necessarily shared by The Herald or its editors. The page notes these pieces carry opinions that diversify the newspaper’s offerings and encourage public discourse.
Charley Reese argues for perspective in reporting terror threats and argues that U S media overemphasizes terrorism versus everyday death risks. He critiques American imperialism, cites Iraqi war casualties, and worries about blood and treasure wasted in foreign conflicts. He urges a sane, isolationist posture championing U S interests and moral spending.
January marks School Board Recognition Month honoring USD 290 board members for leadership and accountability in public education. The notice lists Bill Allegre, Jack Bushman, Dennis George, Jeanette Lowry, Louis Reed, Marge Stevens, and Susan Ward and invites the public to thank them for their years of service and to recognize their role in local control and district needs.
A worker recounts being snowed in after Tuesday night’s ice storm and missing the morning commute. A coworker with a thawed car gave a ride to the lunch shift, but Main Street remained slick and unplowed and plows had not yet appeared.
A letter complains that Fifth Street and Main Street remained unplowed after a winter storm. The writer notes sidewalk scrapers struggled with slush at Peoples Bank and asks why surrounding cities pre treated and plowed. They question city budget and urge larger snow removal resources.
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