Ottawa High School locker epithet sparks call for action
Readers condemn a racist epithet painted on a black student’s locker at Ottawa High School. The school repainted and resurfaced the locker while administrators promise seriousness and parent notification, urging assemblies to address racism and justice for the offender.
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Ottawa hosts Elks Hoop Shoot with warm hospitality
George S. Quigley Sr of Junction City thanks Ottawa for a memorable Elks Hoop Shoot weekend. About 60 families attended, including six from Junction City, with Ottawa University hosting and many volunteers assisting. Lunch, friendly lodge welcome, and Dairy Queen stop capped an outstanding stay.
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Reader Forum submissions for The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with author address and telephone number. Submissions should be directed to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 1045 Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to leters ottawaherald.com.
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Clinton pardons and political paybacks shadow transition
The piece reviews Clinton pardons totaling 140 as he leaves office, highlighting Roger Clinton, Henry Cisneros, and Susan McDougal. It argues pardons served political aims, aiding allies and shaping the post term landscape amid calls for investigations and a peaceful power transfer.
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Janet Reno
Bush
Paths of former presidents shape after leaving office
Presidents pursue varied routes after leaving the White House. Taft joked about ex presidents, Cleveland defended them, and Clinton now weighs options from writing memoirs to shaping future politics and finances. Carter redefined the role with philanthropy and diplomacy via Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center.
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Sherwood Forest
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Wilson
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Ronald Reagan
Japan
Reagan
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