Abandoned newborn prompts debate on Kansas safe haven law
Ottawa editor Jeanny Sharp argues over Abby Dawn Doe, a 23 year old mother who left her newborn at Regents Memorial Hospital. Kansas safe haven law allows turning in infants 45 days old or younger to facilities without prosecution though she did not hand the infant directly to staff. County Attorney awaits police reports before possible charges. many seek adoption for the baby dubbed Abby Dawn Doe as Kansas Children's Service League handles referrals.
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Ransomt Memorial Hospital
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John Dowell
RMH
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Editorial forum corrects city charter confusion in Ottawa
Barbara S Netherland and George L Marshall state in a Reader Forum letter that Rob Rubel’s “Lacking Trust” contained two factual errors about a 90 day Charter Ordinance revival. They recount attending the 12 26 Special Call Commission Meeting and note no directive to revive or create a Charter Ordinance. They warn against leasing bond funded buildings without voter approval and outline potential misuses of funds under KS 12 1758(b).
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Special Call Commission
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Bond
Ramsey
Building Commission
Ottawa
K.S.A
Kansans urged to believe in democracy and tax tricks
In a satirical take, the writer mocks corporate influence at Topeka, predicting lawmakers will avoid tough choices by devolving them to local governments. They propose funding US-59 via county and city taxes while blaming residents for heavy state cuts, ending with a quip that Kansans must believe.
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Southwestern Bell
Topeka
Kansas
Anthem Health Insurance
Newt Gingrich
Franklin County
Kansas Motor Carriers Association
Kansas Department of Transportation
Lawrence
South Lawrence
Iowa
23Rd Streets
Ottawa
Feds
KDOT
U S poised for Round 2 in war with Iraq
The article argues the United States is likely to expand its war against Iraq after Afghanistan. It names Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Perle, and other Bush aides as driving a broader, hegemonic foreign policy with PNAC ties, amid NATO and Arab opposition.
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Richard Perle
Defense Policy Board
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Dick Cheney
Cheney
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Douglas Feith
National Security Council
Elliott Abrams
Hanks
Washington
U.N
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Francis Fukuyama
CIA
James Woolsey
Charles Krauthammer
Weekly Standard
William Kristol
Israel
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Project For A New American Century
PNAC
Ottawa Herald Letters Page Opinion Item
A brief Ottawa Herald reader note addresses civic affairs with a concise viewpoint on local governance. The writer emphasizes community impact and urges constructive action by officials and residents alike.
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