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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2005
Page
2
The quotation credits H. L. Mencken, a journalist and writer, with a stance on free thought and free speech. It asserts belief in free thought up to the utmost limits of what is endurable.
Federal charges in Seattle accuse William Scheyer, once called Dr Feelgood and The Candyman, of illegally obtaining prescription drugs from 2001 to 2003 and distributing them to athletes. Possible penalties include up to four years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The Lawrence Journal World questions university oversight amid similar concerns.
The New Zealand Herald argues the White House lowers expectations for Sundays Iraq vote. It says a nonrepresentative national assembly cannot legitimize a constitution and postponement would be wiser than rushing a flawed ballot amid rising violence.
A note explains that guest editorials provide reader perspectives and that the views do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editor. It outlines the distinction between published opinions and the newspaper's official stance.
In this column, Rich Lowry argues Bush should be praised for aiming at private accounts within Social Security while avoiding overpromising on long-term solvency. He notes the danger of declaring crisis imminence, contrasts preemption with prevention, and urges prioritizing private accounts to shift toward a pro free market electorate. He acknowledges a future need to adjust financing, and ends with a correction about Guyana.
John Holland writes that Swim for Life Aquatic Center is a vital public health service in Ottawa, aiding medical outcomes and community fitness. He notes nearly 200 residents urged planning officials to support the center, which now must raise 750 for a surety bond and funding to finish parking, while city paving plans loom.
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