Quote of the Day by George Carlin on censorship
Comedian George Carlin comments that censorship from the right is to be expected while censorship from the left catches him by surprise. The remark from 2002 captures a sharp, contrarian view on freedom of expression.
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United Way in Franklin County hits goal but needs more help
Franklin County United Way surpassed its $170,500 target after two extra months of fundraising. Over 50 volunteers coordinated drives to fund 16 local groups from the Ottawa Girls Club to Franklin County Child Development, with emphasis on broad outreach and volunteer support to modernize records and publicize donor stories.
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Editorials From Guest Writers Offer Reader Views
Guest editorials present diverse opinions for readers to consider. The Herald notes views do not necessarily reflect the paper or its editor.
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Mars Moon Mars plan as Bush campaigns in Iowa
The piece satirizes Bush proposing a Moon base and Mars trip to showcase vision, critiquing politics and the Iowa caucuses. It notes public economy concerns, media framing, and Howard Dean's waning Iowa lead, ending with Donald Kaul’s retirement.
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Franklin County SANE SART Seeks Community Help
Franklin County LANE SART will host a community meeting at 6 30 p m to discuss a coordinated response to sexual assault. The group formed in 2003 to support victims with medical advocacy and criminal justice services and notes 2002 14 assaults and 2008 15.
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Reader Forum invite at Franklin County Annex Building
Community notice invites attendance at Reader Forum 29 with guest speakers Diana Schunn and Julianne Johnson, KS Sexual Assault Network representative. Contacts Christina Rush and Allen Campbell for information. Describes Abernathy Lofts in Leavenworth as a successful affordable housing project for adults over 55 and suggests a similar effort in Ottawa.
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Julianne Johnson
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Christy Regional Medical Center
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Christina Rush
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Abernathy Lofts
Union Pacific
Landing Park
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Ottawa
Restored use eyed for Ottawa school buildings sites
Visitor urges community to revive 1917 and 1927 school structures in Ottawa. Advocates theater, fitness center, offices or apartments, leveraging bike trail access, proximity to Ottawa University, Carnegie Cultural Center and downtown shops. National Trust representative backs the plan.
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Leavenworth
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Prairie Spirit
Ottawa University
Carnegie Cultural Center
Strong families shield society and future generations
The piece argues that without strong families children face greater risks of poverty, poor outcomes, and delinquency. It emphasizes preserving and protecting families as the foundation of society and the training ground for the next generation of citizens.
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