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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 2002

Page

2

Graves Proposes Tax Hikes To Close Kansas Budget Gap

Gov. Bill Graves unveils a plan to raise revenue by increasing cigarette, gas, grocery taxes and car registrations. He projects 228 million in new funds but seeks to balance a 426 million deficit amid opposition to taxing basic necessities like food.

Bill Graves Graves American Trucking Association

Life and the right to life of a wanted child

A reader praises Linda Brown and reflects on the father to be supporting a child from infancy to wedding day. The column honors Abby’s mother and celebrates a child’s life, love, and potential with gratitude for those who choose life.

Linda Brown Vern Abby

City backs slumlords over Ottawa taxpayers

A letter from Mr and Mrs Joseph McCoy of Ottawa criticizes city actions, accusing the Commission of supporting slumlords, questioning funding sources for housing repairs, and praising local newspaper coverage for exposing the issue. The writers live near Eighth and Locust and rely on Social Security.

Ottawa Commission Eighth Locust Joseph McCoy

Reader Forum submissions sought for Ottawa Herald letters

Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald com Submissions must not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space

Ottawa Herald S. Cedar Ottawa Ottawaherald

Taliban Hilton at Guantanamo Bay sparks debate

A columnist criticizes moving detainees to a Cuban base, arguing the plan undermines mercy and fuels political optics. The piece questions costs, media spin, and the long path to a new maximum security prison at Guantanamo Bay while noting liberal reactions and potential strategic aims.

America Allah Afghanistan Taliban Guantanamo Bay Kelly Clark Sisna

Helms speech sparks debate on American values abroad

An address at Hillsdale College by Sen. Jesse Helms argues Americans apply values of equality and rights only to themselves, noting past U.S. actions abroad such as coups in Iran and support for dictators. The speaker warns followers that foreign perceptions view the U.S. as a symbol of oppression, not freedom.

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